Hey, thanks for that information. I wasn’t aware of that particular map. I’m also curious to the source of that image, by the way. Is that based on precipitation for the last year? For the last decade? For the last century? For example, the map I posted above shows the average precipitation that occurred between…

So, this is a map of California’s actual environment. Sure, those areas in Southern California are scrub land, but the white (or desert) areas that you say is the composition of most of the state is actually a minority. Northern California is far from what you claim as well.

More will change when people actually…

Cultivating food in Fallout 4 is fantastic— not only do you get the “potions” fix that’s akin to Skyrim, but did you know it is also a fantastic component for weapons?

If you’re short on duct tape, make some vegetable starch at a cooking station. It is used as adhesive!

Bunny, thank you for your post and genuinely caring to write that.

While I do not believe in organized religion, it doesn’t mean I do not believe in Good. If that translates for you as belief in a higher power, so be it. If not, just be comforted in the idea that there are atheists/agnostics out there who, while not…

Well, when I say “Christianity” I think in terms of the Prostestant/Baptist/Born Again versions. When I think “Catholicism” I think Catholicism. You’re likely correct, though. I don’t keep track of all branches of a particular religion.

I took the “the last fifteen times” to all have occurred within possibly the last hour of negotiations, not due to past zygon uprisings. The idea being that the first fifteen or so times, they pushed the button and then realized that the boxes were empty. This sixteenth time they finally achieved a peaceful solution,…

A couple of things.

The first was the idea that if you did not know the Word of God or accept Him as your personal savior, then you would not go to heaven. That’s a fundamental belief. But when you consider the thousands of years other humans have gone through life without that information, you realize that millions…

People of faith possess a strong zeal that influences the way they think. That in and of itself is not necessarily a bad thing, but they tend to be less open minded. Organized religion— may it be Buddhism, Christianity, what have you— has a doctrine of beliefs that influences the action of the individual.

Now don’t get me wrong, but I’m no longer a Christian nor do I practice any sort of organize religion.

That said, the story that has influenced me the most is the story of a leper, healed by Jesus, to be the only one to go back and say “Thank you”.

Realizing how fortunate you are and knowing gratitude has shaped…

Right, so I think we’re in agreement here.

The point I was trying to make, however, is some tenants flout the lease agreement and sublease anyway, through AirBnB. As a property owner in the Bay Area I’m especially keen to this. It’s surprising how often tenants think they can do what they want despite what the lease…

If you’ve never worked with the Landmark Board, you wouldn’t be saying that. One of the stipulations of working with a landmark building is that you’re not allowed to mess with the exterior, unless it adds to its aesthetic— even then, you are required to jump through a TON of review boards and inevitably someone is…

If you are the owner of the property you should be able to live in it, rent it long or short term or just leave it vacant if you wish. And nobody should tell you otherwise.

Yeah, the problem with that is that you have actual tenants using AirBnB to sublease their place— some landlords or property owners don’t actually…

That’s what I reasoned when it happened, thus why I didn’t sue. Plus, I wanted the job, so as long as he didn’t make anymore passes at me, it was fine.

As for your counterargument, remember that I’m male and this guy was around 50 and wanted to direct me to his gay porn (which interests me zero percent).

As well, in…

First thoughts are “Fantasy Flight? Sorry, I don’t have eight hours to play board games anymore.”

...But a tiny part of me is silently squealing with glee.

Man, I can relate. But at the time I was helping to search for photos of a building for an architecture job for a new employer, was told to search in this specific folder, but found his cache of gay porn (like your story, REALLY LARGE THUMBNAILS). He was looking over my shoulder as this was happening, laid his hand on…

I’m on your side about arriving early to work, but sometimes you just can’t help being late. I had the fortune of working for a few companies in the next city over and they were sympathetic to the commute/traffic times— if bridge traffic held you over due to an accident (this happens almost daily from Oakland to San…

“But the more important lesson here is that a large, essential part of what it means to be a good lover is to take pleasure in giving pleasure.”

Truer words were never said. My philosophy on making love as well. Personally, I love giving the ol’ flesh curtains a good tongue cleaning.

It looks like she shrinkwrapped her outfit onto her chest.

Strange indeed! Ah well, time to nix my theory then.

Is that why she’s now your ex-wife?

Ah, that’s too bad. I was hoping for some correlation between the two tastes. Oh well, so much for that theory.