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[–] [email protected] 51 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I wanted kids when I was younger, but wasn't ready to give up my freedom. Once I was ready for kids the world (and the future in particular) looks so bleak that it doesn't seem fair to the theoretical kiddo to say 'hey, here's a dumpster fire - good luck'. Instead I babysit for my friends and family, spoil the kids around me, and sleep in on the weekend. I also have more time for activism and trying to ensure a brighter future for kiddos.

No regrets.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Not sure I'd call a big enduro sled 'micromobility' - and I say that as someone who has two enduro bikes. They are just about the worst possible bikes for urban use - and urban use is about the worst possible use of this bike. The Vala wants to be pointed down the sort of steep lines you couldn't descend on foot.

Beautiful bike (if overpriced) though.

[–] [email protected] 80 points 1 month ago (2 children)

There's a difference between defending oneself and engaging in collective punishment and genocide. I am Jewish and the descendent of holocaust survivors. Not in my name.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago

How did I not think of that?

 
[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

She's discovered that she can get 'mom time' by jumping up on the desk we have in the room because oh man, do they never let her rest otherwise.

 

We just took in a rescue litter from the shelter. Everyone has colds, and mom is pretty battle-worn (limping, lost a chunk of her ear to frostbite over the winter). Everyone is getting medical support and once they are old enough, we'll find these teeny terrors forever homes!

Right now, despite being 'ferral', Mom likes to curl up next to me while she nurses - it's pretty heart melting.

[–] [email protected] 40 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Fines clearly don't work. We need criminal penalties.

[–] [email protected] 24 points 4 months ago

When asked how many customers would be affected, the company said that while precise numbers are not yet available, up to four customers may be impacted. "I would like offer our sincere apologies to Aunt Sue, Uncle Frank, Mike, and Jodi."

[–] [email protected] 20 points 11 months ago

This reads like a train wreck start to finish.