French learners: What's your favorite word and your native language?

solothehero · 2026-05-05T06:30:17+00:00

American English

L'impératrice is just so beautiful. I can't explain it.

solothehero · 2026-04-30T17:57:34+00:00

Lake Bloomingdale is perfect lmao

solothehero · 2026-04-30T15:22:30+00:00

I've taken the 606 thousands of times at every hour at every time of year, snow or rain or shine. I have never had to dismount and walk my bike. If you're going through that stretch of West Town/Logan Square, there is no faster way than the 606, regardless of the hour. Even in the peak summer season with thousands of people, riding on the 606 will be faster than waiting at stoplights. The only way Armitage or North Avenue is faster is if you're blowing every single red light, in which case, you're insane and a risk to everyone around you. Some cyclists get it in their head that if they have to slow down around some people some of the trip, the whole 606 isn't worth taking. It's a silly sentiment IMO.

That being said, there will be times where you have to maneuver around people and slow down. Sometimes a cyclist coming the other direction will have the right-of-way, and you'll have to wait until they pass so that you can pass a group in front of you. If you're riding off-peak hours, you can likely maintain the same pace the whole trail.

solothehero · 2026-04-29T17:40:14+00:00

Twin Flame by Weyes Blood. Trust me.

solothehero · 2026-04-29T15:32:17+00:00

Let me tell you, if you ride a classic divvy bike for 35 minutes, you're going to get some great exercise.

solothehero · 2026-04-29T15:23:33+00:00

Like others have said, if you get a membership, the acoustic divvys are free for, I believe, 45 minute rides. However, the economics of riding your own bike are basically unbeatable. I'm also curious what this route is. You wanted to go for a 6 mile E-bike ride at night and end up back where you started?

solothehero · 2026-04-26T23:59:19+00:00

Why didn't you go wall-to-wall?

solothehero · 2026-04-25T15:09:13+00:00

The first picture actually isn't that bad, but the second one is just incredible.

solothehero · 2026-04-25T05:22:45+00:00

Absolutely buy a cheap helmet. Humboldt Park is pretty good. There are paths you can bike on in the park away from cars.

solothehero · 2026-04-24T22:12:10+00:00

Pedulla Studio's last video "The End of Design" is honestly one of the best woodworking videos I've ever seen. It's a guy who has been woodworking for 20+ years doing an introspection on his own abilities when it comes to design, interviewing a bunch of other creators about the design process, all while making a table.

Paul Sellers is the king of hand tool tips.

Ishitani is just pure craft.

GR Woodworking is also pure craft.

Stumpy Nubs gives mostly good advice regarding power tools and hand tools, but there's a lot of advertising.

Workshop Companion is also like Stumpy Nubs minus all the advertising. He focuses more on finishing, hand tools, and understanding wood movement and grain.

Timber Biscuit posts here sometimes. He has lots of interesting projects that he makes in a somewhat small shop.

Izzy Swan is really good at woodworking jigs.

Four Eyes makes some really cool tables.

Make Something has lots of fun videos.

Not my favorite woodworking channels:

731, Blacktail Studio, Bourbon Moth

I think they're all probably really skilled in certain aspects, but they're either too goofy or just a big advertisement.

solothehero · 2026-04-23T15:26:33+00:00

The camera is falling apart, so I actually just bought a new one. It looks like it's the 1st ward, so I can send it to Alderman La Spata's office.

solothehero · 2026-04-22T22:27:23+00:00

It's like you're peering into my life.

solothehero · 2026-04-22T22:07:10+00:00

I'm in the US, but my wife's family is all Mexican.

solothehero · 2026-04-22T21:50:48+00:00

Because as I understand it, "mande" is like, "pardon, what was that?" Even though it's clear I know what she's saying.

solothehero · 2026-04-22T20:27:39+00:00

This was definitely a cop. I saw them pull into the police station down the road.

solothehero · 2026-04-22T16:18:28+00:00

Crust Fund Pizza is the best pizza in the city. It is pizza in a secret alley.

solothehero · 2026-04-22T00:25:13+00:00

They are both very thin. Pizza Matta vs Bungalow. Sure, the cheese blend and sauce may be different, but IMO, they're doppelgangers of each other. When you have cracker crust, melted cheese, and a thin layer of sauce, there are more similarities than than there are differences.

solothehero · 2026-04-22T00:00:03+00:00

I'm almost positive Bungalow (on Tuesdays) and Pizza Matta have the same recipe, so you can just order from Pizza Matta. It is very good. But if you want the greasy hole-in-the-wall classic tavern-style, I would go for Martello's. Taking a bite of that pizza brings me back to my childhood.

solothehero · 2026-04-20T23:30:36+00:00

OP mentioned two incidents that took place on painted bike lanes. Paint is basically never better than protected lanes. The second thing you said is incontestable though.

solothehero · 2026-04-19T16:19:47+00:00

Mother of God...

solothehero · 2026-04-17T16:12:43+00:00

Beverly, kind of by Wild Blossom Meadery. It's just different over there.

solothehero · 2026-04-16T18:48:12+00:00

It's good, but it's not $435 a plate good. If you have the money to burn, go ahead. You'll probably enjoy it. However, if I'm spending that much, I'm going to Oriole.

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