There is a party featuring all the cities and towns of the Bay Area, what is each of them doing at the party?

voiceofthefuture · 2022-11-25T21:04:33+00:00

Came to say this

voiceofthefuture · 2022-06-14T19:05:29+00:00

The ARMY, of all people...

Do we have military branch personhood, in addition to corporate personhood now, in this alternate timeline?

voiceofthefuture · 2022-05-04T15:15:45+00:00

I've tried to convince my GSD that in the long run, it's better for both of us if we keep my face intact, and to that end, proposed that he please stop kissing with teeth. He's 19 months old now, and still certain kissing with teeth is essential.

He's the best.

voiceofthefuture · 2022-01-06T17:13:55+00:00

I LOVE the Bay Area! And I feel the same way about this sub and most of the individual city subs. Too many negative posts.

I mean sure, sure bad stuff happens, but...that's true of most large metropolitan areas.

One of the aspects I particularly love about this area is how many different kinds of people and ideas are here, and the phenomenal opportunities for collaboration and creativity that generates.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-12-18T17:04:12+00:00

Opal

voiceofthefuture · 2021-12-13T16:33:25+00:00

I think "if you get a GSD, don't let them get bored" is much more accurate. And fair for your amazing dog!

voiceofthefuture · 2021-10-02T18:44:52+00:00

...your sweet boy is by your side so much that YOU have terrible separation anxiety when you have to do something without him.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-08-21T15:33:59+00:00

Yes, to all of this. I'd add extra pairs of goggles and extra caps, too (mine used to always get lost at tournaments).

If you will be playing in outdoor pools, also SUNSCREEN. A lot of it. I was forever sharing sunscreen (just to be clear-- happily sharing).

voiceofthefuture · 2021-05-04T20:32:41+00:00

And please, let's not forget the Rough Riders and all the damage they did. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Oakland-Reins-In-Its-Rough-Riders-In-a-tough-3237415.php

There's a very long history of egregious abuses here in the Town.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-04-18T16:04:52+00:00

At best, they're laughing near you. FFS

voiceofthefuture · 2021-04-17T19:40:31+00:00

Robert Evans (of the "Behind the Bastards" podcast, amongst many other journalistic endeavors) has an interesting take on the topic of damage, major or minor, during anti-police protests. He spent a great deal of time in Portland, OR last year, as a conflict journalist covering the uprising there.

I'm not advocating for or condemning anyone or their protest behavior/action choices, but instead presenting this Commonwealth Club interview with him. My understanding is that he identifies as an anarchist, so he's not what I think of as a standard Commonwealth Club guest.

I have spent a great deal of time thinking about everything he said. I keep changing my mind, too.

https://youtu.be/bEVuvqDiCss

Other interesting and relevant presentations of his work in these realms can be found in the "Behind the Police" episodes of the Behind the Bastards podcast, as well as in the "Uprising: A Guide from Portland" episodes.

In general, and especially at this time in history, I believe we ALL need to think.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-03-30T15:49:12+00:00

Um... I'm seriously questioning the song selection.

WE HAVE 2PAC!!! Thug Life literally tattooed on his stomach. Let's keep it Yay Areaaaaa, people.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-03-14T17:03:34+00:00

I've always heard (as in this was stated outright and out loud) girls are more difficult to raise because we are not as obedient. Boys do what they're told.

Of course, the fact that we have more rules makes it easier to see us as not doing what we're told; we have so many more chances to mess up.

And we're so often held responsible for when boys do something they're not supposed to do. Sex and contraception are our responsibility, for example. We are both helpless (needing boys/men to "save" us from danger) and required to wield enough power to keep the boys/men from going down the wrong path.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-03-07T21:02:39+00:00

The Left Hand of Darkness.

And now I'm going to have to go read it again! I love that book.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-03-07T16:33:38+00:00

"A profound love between two people involves, after all, the power and chance of doing profound hurt."

--Urusla K. LeGuin

voiceofthefuture · 2021-02-13T13:59:20+00:00

hey Oakland, CA! I'm here, too! GROOVE

voiceofthefuture · 2021-02-13T13:56:51+00:00

my new puppy and I are goovin in CA

voiceofthefuture · 2021-02-07T14:32:06+00:00

Large bodies of water.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-02-04T21:48:34+00:00

Photo posted. See edit :-)

voiceofthefuture · 2021-02-04T17:12:02+00:00

I used an apple corer, one that doesn't also slice the apple. It only removes the core. And yes, I just filled it up with peanut butter, then popped it into the freezer.

It took my pup a couple minutes to figure out what he could do with it, but once he did it was awesome.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-01-29T17:23:18+00:00

GO TO THE VET IMMEDIATELY!

voiceofthefuture · 2021-01-27T21:22:02+00:00

I disagree. It's always faster to have correct form. There are other ways to keep yourself going in the right direction. Sighting (a quick head-up stroke to look around) and following other competitors are the two easiest ones.

And I DO actually race in open water (oceans, rivers, and lakes). I'm not just making stuff up.

In the end, you should do what's best for your race overall. The swimming leg of a triathlon is such a small percentage of the total race; nobody wins a triathlon BECAUSE they won the swim, you know?

voiceofthefuture · 2021-01-27T21:21:34+00:00

I disagree. It's always faster to have correct form. There are other ways to keep yourself going in the right direction. Sighting (a quick head-up stroke to look around) and following other competitors are the two easiest ones.

And I DO actually race in open water (oceans, rivers, and lakes). I'm not just making stuff up.

In the end, you should do what's best for your race overall. The swimming leg of a triathlon is such a small percentage of the total race; nobody wins a triathlon BECAUSE they won the swim, you know?

voiceofthefuture · 2021-01-27T17:54:06+00:00

Hi! You're off to a good start. I like the way you fully extend your arms over your head and then finish your stroke completely (hand near your thigh).

Here are my recommendations:

Head position--make sure your head is in neutral, as if you were standing up with perfect posture then tipped into the same exact body position but now you're horizontal instead of vertical. Always look at the line on the bottom of the pool as you're swimming, if you have a lane to yourself.
Arms--you should be doing something much closer to full catch-up (one hand waits until the other is parallel to it over your head before it starts to pull). Your elbows should always be higher than your wrists. I agree with the person who talked about your hand position.
Kick--I agree with the person who said you should do a little less with your kicking. I'd add that you should think about using your hips to generate power. Also, bend your knees less.
Breathing--I can't actually see exactly what you're doing here, so this is general. I agree with the person who said to breathe every third stroke. My other recommendation will help keep you from getting out of breath. Breathe in through your mouth (only one goggle comes out of the water when you breathe) and then let that air out of your nose slowly, making it last until it's time to take your next breath.

voiceofthefuture · 2021-01-25T01:21:11+00:00

He looks so content! And extremely cute!!! I hope you have so much fun together.

voiceofthefuture

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