The obsession with Technology Connections seems to be unique to Lemmy. I think it’s memeified at this point!

Iirc this was designed by a committee somewhat recently, yes? Now it’s on bags and walls and flying proudly. Good job, Chicago.

Agreed. It always makes me think of Nascar, lol. But the other half represents a pro-Confederate family, and I’d love to hear someone explain how the city of Baltimore has continued to accept that. “Bigger fish to fry” and “not wanting to alienate racists” is all I can come up with.

I grew up 2 blocks from a train station that would start running routes every 10 min starting at 5:30 or so. Oh boy I can’t believe I slept through it as a kid, I wouldn’t be able to now without re-acclimating.

My city has had good turnout for a few protests in the last few months, but yesterday was the first time we took to the streets and caused a few traffic jams. I know it isn’t much, but it is an escalation. It was like scratching an itch, and I’m ready for whatever’s next.

Citizenship question: my grandfather’s parents were born in Ireland. My grandfather, who didn’t know he had been adopted until much later in life (by a Jewish woman), became an Irish citizen in his 50s and had dual citizenship until his death.

As a desperate American… can I get Irish citizenship through my grandfather, a naturalized Irish citizen who was not born in Ireland?? I can (understandably) not find an answer to this on the Irish citizenship website.

Sincerely, an American who spent 12 hours protesting at a No Kings rally yesterday

Also realize that there are different places you might feel comfortable driving. For example, I try to avoid driving through large towns and cities as much as I can. I’d rather someone else drive. There’s just too much going on while watching for cars, traffic cues, as well as pedestrians.

On the flip side, my brother hit another car on his very first driving lesson and never drove again! He’s happily living in a city with public transportation :-) just make sure you’re able to get around without relying on others.

I think my best advice is just to talk about it. Bring up that you want to play more video games, but it’s hard because you want to spend time with your partner, too. I’m sure my feelings were hurt at first, but I realized it wasn’t about me. Make it about you and not about them. Do you have your own space in the house? That is also really helpful.

No kids here. Last night as we were falling asleep my partner said, “I really need to play Counter Strike tomorrow.” I fully respect that.

I heard Ireland does too, but they also use Rank Voice Voting so it takes them about a week. Seems like a potential benefit that the process of democracy is so visible, imo.

Any noise ordinances? Not that those will be enforced, but it gives you a leg to stand on.

Feeling like your life is on hold is such an interesting and familiar feeling. Years can go by this way. Good luck! I hope it happens soon.

I’m apparently a bit mean in my sleep. I’ve gotten very protective over my sleep in the last few years as consistent sleep has always been something I’ve struggled with, and so when my partner accidentally wakes me up I apparently grumble and act very dramatic about it.

I’ll often ask in the morning, “Was I mean at all last night?” I feel bad about it but I have no idea that it’s happening.

Smoke weed and listen to D&D podcasts on headband headphones. I sleep better than I ever have before.

But New Hampshire and dumpster have a p…!!

Edit: I JUST FIGURED IT OUT. YOU, CHILD OF THE 90s, IT’S BECAUSE HAMPSTER DANCE WAS SPELLED WITH A P. We are fine, we are sane, but we are still recovering from the 90s Internet. Oh, in so many ways. I can’t believe it took me 30+ years to realize the origin of the P.

Chocobo?

What were you driving cerca 2018? That’s amazing

I mean, the Israelis are committing genocide. How is that not the ultimate irony right now? What a sad world we live in, and what a sad species we are.

The Conversation is great, though they don’t necessarily cover headlines. They look at hot topics and interview experts. It’s about making a bridge between science and journalism.

Red at the ends just like the poison ivy he’s re-growing next to.