A few years ago, I heard a news story that interviewed Dreamers deported to Mexico City. I was surprised to hear a few of them say they missed Taco Bell. But it does make sense that they equated the food with a certain “states-side” flavor.

I need to have a colonoscopy because of a recent (Feb) diverticulitis attack. I put it off to avoid the hospital during this pandemic. Maybe unnecessarily, because my county has had 52 cases of Covid. But mostly because I wasn't happy with the surgeon: he talked about white hat hackers during our consult, and I had a…

I don't volunteer my time or body to for-profit ventures. Kaiser would need to pay me to test a vaccine they'll make a lot of profit from.

Some friends of mine tow with their Yaris. Super functional vehicle, and great mileage in the manual.

I think the second amendment still allows adults to have knives, which are multi-purpose tools unlike firearms.

Professor here. Weak employees don’t win tenure. We have to hit high marks in scholarship, teaching, and serve on committees (‘governance’ means doing a bunch of work to keep the university running), while also donating our time for peer reviews and other service.

I worked on a trail crew in the late 90s with a woman who had scurvy. What a mess. She also drove a Hondamatic motorcycle that was so underpowered she’d have to push it up hills sometimes.

Unfortunately, the US Supreme Court rules that cops don’t need to know the law. This, in response to a case in which a NC cop stopped someone for an infraction that didn’t exist. Supreme Court said it was reasonable for the cop to think the law might have been real.

Same. Maine winters require good winter tires, and I don't skimp on that. Regular maintenance ftw.

They can wear them like necklaces.

Cruz's mother might have renounced her US citizenship. People are saying that.

Today, I learned that Charlotte Bass ran for Vice President on the Progressive Party ticket in 1952.

For all the moralizing and handwringing over rap and hip hop, country is way more objectionable in my book. 

Hmmm. Klanton, you say?

I voted Warren in the primary. I DO NOT want a republican appointed to fill her seat. 

UArizona is vastly better. But not even a bisexual Indigenous anthro gets to teach just anywhere she wants (or has to start out at a shitty waystation like ASU).

Well, there is always Elaine Chao, that turtle-humping grifter. And Betsy DeVos of course.

I think election fraud is one good reason to bar someone from voting in future elections.

thoughts and prayers for the officers.

People have a lot of trouble with the idea of whiteness. Clearly, judging by your replies here.