darren is Not Going Back @bikepedantic@transportation.social
Bikes and stuff. Widow, dad, taking it bird-by-bird.
So many things are improved by 🦪,🚲, & 🪕.
Just me, very much not my employer. Opting in to be searchable via #tootfinder. #fedi22
Joined Feb 2023
Big big work presentation cancelled, which is good because my brain is garbage juice today #blessed
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Construction of the Inman Square Cambridge protected intersection is not yet done, and it’s already overflowing. And there were more folks behind me.
Everyone ID’d this coming Saturday midday for things I wanted to do (Mayors bike ride, Riverbend park rally, Cambridge Dads thing, Girl Scout event)
Every ZBA case is an opportunity to ask “why, zoning code? Why?”
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Years ago, I got to interview and hang out with Kevin Smith backstage before a show, and he was incredibly kind and generous with his time.
It's good that he's now talking openly about his mental health struggles, and I know he's worried that he's going to get hate for it so I'm sharing this for the positive vibes that should be sent his way. https://people.com/health/clerks-director-kevin-smith-reveals-he-got-treatment-after-his-complete-break-from-reality-exclusive/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=new&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_term=64492414adc86c0001a3771c
Just got a letter from the BZA offering me the chance to comment at a meeting on a neighbor’s plan to:
“Add windows in the setback to a proposed as-of-right dormer…”
On the next street over.
I have… many comments, but I don’t want to endanger the ability of my neighbors to get the blessing of this kangaroo court.
Mine is a holdover from yesterday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25EYLtqiyTo
alright mastodon - what's your earworm today?
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RIP to a refreshingly sensible little electric car in an industry increasingly dominated by bigger, heavier, and deadlier vehicles.
So, RIP us, really
https://www.curbed.com/2023/04/gm-killed-chevy-bolt-small-ev.html
And here's a used Tern GSD with belt drive and a Rohloff for $8500. https://boston.craigslist.org/nos/bik/d/beverly-tern-gsd-14-cargo-bike/7605268245.html
Bikes depreciate more than cars. Lots of reasons, but they just do. Even more so, accessories that you tack onto your new bike. Sad but true.
anyway, i was as disappointed to see that particular gold star as i would be seeing a red baseball cap at a Planned Parenthood fundraiser
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@bikepedantic @bikedc Update - reported that she was found safe earlier this morning.
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Hey #bikeDC - Halima Ali (aka pgon2wheels on twitter) is apparently missing. Keep an eye out in PG County, she rode a silver Tern HSD. Spread the word, keep an eye out, think good thoughts. https://twitter.com/alaina_pitt/status/1650574199038025728
Softly absentmindedly sung "Werewolf Bar Mitzvah" as i multitasked during a Zoom meeting...
into an open mic.
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This is first on Mastodon! Please boost this thread. It’s an important one.
Good morning to readers. Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.
Some career news: I’m leaving NPR as part of the layoffs that dramatically reduced the company’s workforce.
I’ve decided to go back into Ukraine to keep reporting.
But this time, alone.
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Hey #bikeDC - Halima Ali (aka pgon2wheels on twitter) is apparently missing. Keep an eye out in PG County, she rode a silver Tern HSD. Spread the word, keep an eye out, think good thoughts. https://twitter.com/alaina_pitt/status/1650574199038025728
Bikes and stuff. Widow, dad, taking it bird-by-bird.
So many things are improved by 🦪,🚲, & 🪕.
Just me, very much not my employer. Opting in to be searchable via #tootfinder. #fedi22
Joined Feb 2023
