there have been some threads here about an individual on the circulator who matches this description who says similar things (I have had a few run ins but also heard reports that it was the same person at Dupont). I wonder if this is one individual who moves around? Of course this is a wider ranging problem, just saying there might be a pattern with this guy.

Check out 4p, and I think there is an even cheaper one that I haven’t tried too. Never would have thought I’d save money with a CSA…weird times.

Gotcha — honestly, I am not familiar enough with the process to answer that, but it does look like they have a link or email to ask questions/speak to a recruiter on that site, if you haven’t already been down that route.

Best of luck!!

I agree with what many have mentioned — DC is one of the more accessible cities in the country and a good place to find disabled community. I was wondering, since you said you’d applied to higher-paying jobs but this one is the one that is panning out, have you looked into the non-competitive process for federal jobs?

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/

A voc rehab counselor wrote me a schedule A letter once — wasn’t hard to get. I didn’t end up going that direction, but I know some who did who it really worked out for, and they moved up the ladder from there.

lebanese taverna validates!

i miss tucson! i mean, i don’t miss 117 and all you have is a swamp cooler… but there’s nowhere on earth like valley of the moon.

FWIW, I really enjoy living here — it took a while to get used to it, but there are so many upsides. Amazing public transit (compared to most of the US, not internationally), really convenient and walkable, pretty accessible, a lot open 24 hours, tons of free stuff to do, and sooooo much going on in the larger metro area too — whatever kind live music you’re into, it’s easy to find a show you like, etc. Of course the rent prices are a downside, but I’m also paid better than I was elsewhere so it’s still a net gain. And you’ll hear about crime, but I 100% feel safer than in Tucson — there’s just more people around if weird shit happens. Just my 2 cents. Best of luck with the move, wherever you land!

I would only go so far as to describe city subreddits as “less ridiculous than nextdoor.” lots of good info, but you have to take it with a grain of salt, especially when there’s brigading on hot button political stuff from people who don’t even live there.

if you don’t know anyone who has lived here, i would say put a call out for friends of friends etc. actually talking to locals really helped me in the decision to move and getting oriented once i was new here. if you can visit, going to neighborhood coffee shops etc. and checking out the general vibe is helpful. personally, the thing i miss the most is the “weird”/subculture stuff that was much more prevalent in tucson, where i’m from. baltimore tends to be more my speed. (check out the visionary art museum!!) of course…don’t base your opinions of baltimore on -that- sub lol.

I recommend Bark In Style mobile grooming, if your neighbor is within their service area. Their website gives good info about their experience and technique with cats. The groomer was quick and efficient, kind, and did not stress my little guy out. Although she had to shave a few spots, it didn’t really end up being noticeable and she even recommended some tips and a special kind of comb that has kept him from needing their services since.