There were a bunch of people there today because the weather was decent.

I don’t drive, never have. I’ll accept a ride home from someone who lives near me, but not someone who lives more than 5 minutes away unless it’s a coworker who gets paid for the driving time, or unless they offer, I decline, and they insist (so I know they really would prefer to drive me home—some of my friends are sketched out by me taking the bus, and if they want to drive out of their way for their own peace of mind, I’m not going to deny them that, even though I think it’s silly). I don’t ask for rides, and I either explicitly kick in for gas or make sure to buy my driver friend a drink or something when we get where we’re going.

If your friends are taking advantage of you more than that, I’d say they’re being jerks, and you should stop offering to drive. If they ask, you can also tell them you can’t drive them home, sorry, and you don’t owe them an explanation.

Might be worth emailing Starry and encouraging them to solicit big buildings near you.

Ugh, I’m sorry. Our building got it because they hooked us up to the much bigger building next door.

See if you can get Starry. It’s not as good as Fios, but much better than Comcast.

Will you disavow the vile and racist comments made by the LP’s Mises Caucus and other related factions, right here, right now?

I’m a public defender. If your agency has resources to pay (or can get court vouchers to pay) message me, and I can try to get you some names.

There’s some evidence for EMDR and other such therapies for startle response. It’s worth consulting a doctor if you have that symptom and it causes you distress.

The only time I’ve ever felt underdressed was when I wore jeans to the Annual Opera Gala. The only time I’ve ever felt overdressed was when my niece asked me to dress in princess costumes with her for Wicked, and I agreed. Wear whatever you like!

CASH ONLY

Not among anyone I know who lives there 🤷🏻‍♀️. Sort of reminds me of all the folks who refer to anything east of the river as Anacostia.

But that’s… not a thing

I didn’t specify federal constitutional rights. The purpose behind jury trials any time the government wants to brand you a criminal and curtail your liberty is to ensure that your right not to be convicted absent proof beyond a reasonable doubt is respected.

Rights

Yes, because if the government wants to accuse you of a crime and brand you with a criminal record for life, we should make that as easy on them as possible and not expend too many resources making them prove it. /s

It answers the question, yes. I think I’m too Covid-cautious for your group though. Thanks for replying.

What are your COVID protocols?

Honestly, especially with Covid, most people aren’t talking to strangers at bars unless they’re trying to hook up. I’ve met most of my friends through hobbies and volunteering. Do you have (or could you develop) any sociable hobbies?

Not Capitol Hill, but the Dew Drop Inn has darts.