Correct... and a public school is considered the government as far as 1st protection goes.

To be fair, he only let busboys overhear tactical political discussions... it’s not like he did something monstrous like store data on a private, though secure, server.

Free speech on college campuses is such an interesting subject and there’s such a host of amazing case-law surrounding it.

My parents have a hobby farm in a rural area so they are fortunate enough to have several out-buildings that had various original purposes but kind of sit empty now. My dad has re-purposed one into what my mom calls a “Cat Condo” with straw bails, water, and even a heat lamp when it gets really cold. They also…

This is actually awesome. For local locations I’m losing track of which stars mean “places I like” and which means “places I’d like to check out.” And for travel destinations it would be really useful to be able to differentiate by “MUST VISIT,” “would like to visit,” and “meh, if we have time” locations.

Wow, this sounds a lot like dating.

To be fair, it is much more of an undertaking than one single person can take on or even fully grasp... Which is WHY it is important to surround yourself with people who have experience and know what they are doing. Maybe that means having people who have worked in the White House before and know where the light…

Our local libraries let you check out passes to local museums, zoos, and things like that.

When we bought our condo we did so as a result of some life changes that resulted in making more money and requiring a move (not far, but a move nonetheless) and I am so thankful that the way we approached what we could afford to borrow for a mortgage was to say “what can we afford that will bring the TOTAL monthly…

Yeah, our condo comes with one garage parking space which my partner has. I had been renting a space from someone in the building without a car but then stopped. Keep meaning to get another deal like that because it was nice!

Indeed. Last week the forecast called for quite a bit of snow and I was the only one in the office excited for it. “That’s just because you don’t have to shovel a driveway or sidewalk” a coworker said. And that is exactly correct!

My partner and I bought a small condo for our first home (where we still live) and sometimes I daydream about someday buying a larger home, something beautiful with a backyard, multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, etc. etc. I remember reading some article once about the benefits to a smaller home which included that you…

That was really close to being a well-done Haiku.

That was really close to being a well-done Haiku.

Theirs probably reads something like: “Wrong: Turn away refugees.”

The funny thing is, in a few months, after the Republicans pass some horrible version of a “1st Amendment Defense” law... they would have made it illegal to fire Yates as long as she was acting from her sincere Christian belief that it is wrong to turn away refugees.

I haven’t actually been in a position where I’ve had to do this. The Lodge stuff I’ve bought is adequate for my usage as-is... I just know I see people talk about it and know it can be done.

I’m no pro but even I know that light is key. You’d be surprised how many times you have to tell people that I can’t take a pic of them standing in front of the sun and have it turn out.

I do this on my apartment’s balcony and love it, though I think I need to upgrade to some classier bottles like those shown in the photo here. One problem I have is that, being 12 floors up, it’s usually pretty windy. I haven’t found too many options for small enough globes to protect the flame but have found a few…

I live in New England now but grew up in the middle of the country. I’ve heard so many people here make comments about how they wouldn’t trust seafood if they were in Chicago or Kansas or whatever... and I’m like, honestly, in the 21st century, it’s probably just as fresh as the stuff you’re buying if you live on the…

Oh, that’s an easy one: He and everyone else in Trump’s administration will be fired as soon as Trump perceives he is looking bad or a choice he made isn’t being well-received. Personally, I’m looking forward to the looks on Congress’ face when Trump starts to receive negative polling data and announces to the…