I love cities with hidden courtyards. I know Spanish colonial has a lot of this, but Paris (not sure the style) does too. I’m not saying it’s the direction we should move in regarding efficiency nor climate proofing, but it’s really nice to get a little semi-private outdoor space (they are often shared between several houses) and have windows that open up to it. It also creates a feeling of mystery, like you really need to get to know a city before it will open it’s doors to you.

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 guess I should also first ask how many Democrats are on a similar list…

If I were to make a protest poster with this information, what pithy statement would be the best combination of true and impactful? I was thinking, “Protect children and women?! 1410 identified Republican sexual predators!”

Could the language get more specific but stay true? These aren’t all convicted offenses, right? They also weren’t so government officials, some just identify as Republican?

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.

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.

I don’t know anyone who cheats… Except my Uncle Chris, who has been unilaterally excommunicated from the whole family.

I realized at about 20 that I can really hurt people by trying to whitewash reality and sweep the bad away.

I also have a hard time making friends and then maintaining those relationships. Would like to get better, but apparently not enough to actually do so? We’ll see. Life is searching.

Whoa unexpected

That’s the question! These are satellite images from the notorious El Salvadorian prison from 2024. The image is viral online with people claiming this is a pile of bodies and blood, but that’s unsubstantiated (and the image is from before Trump took office). Another idea is that it’s a pile of construction materials and clay.

https://www.unilad.com/news/us-news/chris-van-hollen-el-salvador-trump-administration-204966-20250417

I’m ready for the general strike. That’s our power.

But we’re all being smothered in their nut stained beds, brother. For them to lie in their beds would be to accept retaliation of their party and fight back, not to take it. They deserve the flak but are seemingly not brave enough to save us all.

Now we have drug-resistant candida to add to the list. Yay.

Shostakovich for creepy and delightfully screechy evening music.

Mussorgsky for chill and ponderous weekend morning music.

Brahms when I want to sit and sway.

I mentioned it in another comment, but palak paneer pizza includes both mozzarella AND squeaky paneer cheese. It’s great. I agree about the feta: “different cheese” is important.

Palak paneer! Baltimore, queen of Indian Pizza. Someone on here mentioned feta – try some squeaky paneer, instead! This gem really needs to be made elsewhere.

Cool!!!

Speaking of NC… Jeff Jackson needs more attention.

This is what we need to be talking about as a country right now. How do we open up the political binary to include viable third parties? Does that require proportional representation? Does that require a parliamentary system?

I know in NC getting a third party on the ballot requires signatures and a portion of the vote in the previous election. Those bars are too high and risky. What is another path?