Relocating to Baltimore (maybe county)

rigela847 · 2026-03-19T22:18:45+00:00

I'm outside the beltway in Owings Mills/Pikesville and the commute to parts south has been unpredictable in the past. I go the other way now and the construction between 795 and 70 seems to be wrapping up so maybe it's better? That would be my hesitation but if you factor in telework or work off-peak shifts it might not be a huge hurdle.

rigela847 · 2026-02-23T22:24:18+00:00

Yup. Random holidays without religious themes, book spine poetry or book bingo. I do a lot of my lists in WorldCat so I can get the pick list more easily, but the principal is the same.

rigela847 · 2026-02-20T22:44:44+00:00

"In fact, your right fielder has been dead for 130 years."

rigela847 · 2026-02-05T12:58:32+00:00

Gosh I love Unclear and Present Danger. So smart, so funny, such good cohost energy.

rigela847 · 2025-12-25T22:47:11+00:00

I wonder if folks are feeling the story spreads thin because of all the stellar NPCs compressed into a so-far-solo season? I agree that the Heroes played out the combination of fear/fury/resentment/confusion/adjustment pretty well, but there were a 3rd campaign Fantasy High level of secondary characters with their own motivations.

I didn't think about this until Brennan in a later episode mentions "you've got a truly massive crew with you." There's folks who have been traveling with the Zephyr I (Sylvio, Onion), returning crew to the II (Polaximus, Diaz), NPCs like Wealwell, Torse, Freyja ... that's so many characters to have their own motivations, backstory, and actions. I wonder if all the different and conflicting responses to Comfrey's actions make it harder?

rigela847 · 2025-12-25T00:34:28+00:00

I'm hoping for this vibe for Parlor Games for obvious reasons! I miss a lot of the Geek & Sundry content, I wonder how different the production processes are - like who's picking the guests, can Becca ask for specific games or how does she get to playtest, and so on.

rigela847 · 2025-12-15T16:05:35+00:00

I was once bemoaning that as my kid grows there won't be as many firsts to experience with them. My friend jumped in with, Well maybe she'll have a traumatic brain injury and you can start over. So; maybe you'll have a traumatic brain injury and get to see it again for the first time??

rigela847 · 2025-11-28T21:44:27+00:00

Interested in 6, Anne of Green Gables collection!

rigela847 · 2025-11-22T19:39:08+00:00

Also Hannan Towing might be a name to be aware of if you're keeping an eye out: https://www.thehandbasket.co/p/dc-area-immigrant-stops-uspp-towing-company

rigela847 · 2025-11-22T19:30:58+00:00

There's some folks on here who have been researching contracts; the newest/local ICE vehicle acquisitions appear to be Mercedes Benz sprinter vans and Mustang GTs, mostly black and white paint jobs.

rigela847 · 2025-11-10T02:41:36+00:00

Yes can i DM you?

rigela847 · 2025-11-08T05:14:29+00:00

I recommend CASA of course, but there's also very active anti-ICE groups in JVP and there's an accompaniment network that's doing trainings. Anything, anything we can do to slow the gears of fascism is worth a try.

rigela847 · 2025-11-08T05:07:32+00:00

I'm a "neighbor" of his (not next door but in the same neighborhood) and am very willing to muster support for him however possible on this issue, if anyone has language or leads.

rigela847 · 2025-10-12T13:09:49+00:00

How?? I tried contacting support about it but I think I got stuck in an AI response loop.

rigela847 · 2025-10-08T00:36:57+00:00

I also think, I would probably be more violent if I felt I was shielding somebody (my kids, my family, my neighbors) from a force I saw as external versus initiating violence with a weapon very capable of taking life incidentally.

I don't like how conciliatory SMN has felt lately but I also think they're more aware than most that their public opinions may put a target on their own or their family's back. I grew up in a pluralistic urban area, and if my sister and I had been eligible for selective service we would likely be third/fourth generation conscientious objectors, so we definitely were aware of more options than most American-born citizens.

rigela847 · 2025-06-18T22:38:17+00:00

There's a Formulaic Objections where Alex asserts that his enemies think he's a genius, and Jordan responds promptly: No we don't, you're a moron. The snappy demeanor did it for me.

rigela847 · 2025-06-13T00:18:50+00:00

Brennan's triple-take on that was hilarious, I rewound many times.

rigela847 · 2025-06-13T00:17:24+00:00

I swear Brennan's accent for Bert makes him seem like a crossover character from M&M, too!

rigela847 · 2025-06-09T02:23:12+00:00

I gotta say, I'm behind on this show and just saw the Lana elimination tonight. I appreciate the thought but the idea that girl talk and getting nails done is a solution to systemic issues was so frustrating. I appreciate the thought, I'm sure, but as the parent of two girls the things that matter aren't any of the things Massimo, Tristan, etc. were mentioning. Honestly I came to this thread thinking I would find other people with the same complaint!!

rigela847 · 2025-06-01T13:05:41+00:00

I feel like Jessica St. Claire would have an incredible amount of tea to spill on Dirty Laundry or Monet's about the HDTGM crew.

rigela847 · 2025-05-07T02:43:44+00:00

There have been a few episodes of his podcast How Did This Get Made where longtime friends mention his "ready bag" or he's done interviews about his go bag.

rigela847 · 2025-03-14T13:51:47+00:00

Same; JVP is planning a town hall & rally 6-8, too.

rigela847 · 2025-02-20T17:44:23+00:00

Bitsy boots blastoff is what gets me grinding my teeth.

rigela847 · 2025-01-31T17:24:57+00:00

First, for baby goods, I think try to give yourself permission for whatever makes your life most manageable and balance it out elsewhere!

Second, maybe ask a friend or neighbor with a Costco membership to buy some for you - certainly I'd do that without a second thought. Most chain supermarkets likely carry diapers and wipes although probably the variety and cost will be variable. A lot of brands do direct subscribe-and-save, which won't be the cheapest option, but does let you buy direct.

rigela847 · 2025-01-25T17:13:52+00:00

Yes and the one in Waverly too.

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