Nom Chompsky
@roblave.bsky.social
Teacher, cyclist, disc golfer, lover of towns and cities. Not so into suburbs. Supporter of quality public spaces
That’s the truth Ruth!
If only I could find that compassion for my mental health— and it’s clear that the moments that I need to hear something affirming like this are also the moments that I’m most challenged to get there by myself.
Good post!
If only I could find that compassion for my mental health— and it’s clear that the moments that I need to hear something affirming like this are also the moments that I’m most challenged to get there by myself.
Good post!
December 9, 2025 at 10:20 PM
That’s the truth Ruth!
If only I could find that compassion for my mental health— and it’s clear that the moments that I need to hear something affirming like this are also the moments that I’m most challenged to get there by myself.
Good post!
If only I could find that compassion for my mental health— and it’s clear that the moments that I need to hear something affirming like this are also the moments that I’m most challenged to get there by myself.
Good post!
Cool cool. Wages are up slightly.
Now compare that to the increase in housing costs, child care, college, health insurance, automobiles, etc.
Affordability issues aren’t just vibes
Now compare that to the increase in housing costs, child care, college, health insurance, automobiles, etc.
Affordability issues aren’t just vibes
December 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Cool cool. Wages are up slightly.
Now compare that to the increase in housing costs, child care, college, health insurance, automobiles, etc.
Affordability issues aren’t just vibes
Now compare that to the increase in housing costs, child care, college, health insurance, automobiles, etc.
Affordability issues aren’t just vibes
Depth— the thing that really counts when you’re in a boat is how far away the bottom is from the surface. Nobody’s ever said it was the distance to the center of the earth
November 23, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Depth— the thing that really counts when you’re in a boat is how far away the bottom is from the surface. Nobody’s ever said it was the distance to the center of the earth
Honest question— wouldn’t that potentially fuck up the sights and possibly the barrel?
November 23, 2025 at 12:08 AM
Honest question— wouldn’t that potentially fuck up the sights and possibly the barrel?
Soon you’ll be saying “the weed’s too strong”
November 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Soon you’ll be saying “the weed’s too strong”
Cool place now sucks, young people, all the signs and symptoms
November 22, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Cool place now sucks, young people, all the signs and symptoms
Then you might have just hit late middle age. Soon you will be developing a serious case of Charlie Brown teacher voice (even when you’re being brilliant). It’s coming!!!
November 22, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Then you might have just hit late middle age. Soon you will be developing a serious case of Charlie Brown teacher voice (even when you’re being brilliant). It’s coming!!!
I think the problem is becoming middle aged
November 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
I think the problem is becoming middle aged
Why is the most expensive real estate in any city in walkable neighborhoods? Shouldn’t it be the exurbs where you can get a huge house and yard?
November 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Why is the most expensive real estate in any city in walkable neighborhoods? Shouldn’t it be the exurbs where you can get a huge house and yard?
We also prefer eating sweet and fatty foods
And a balanced diet is better for us
What’s your point?
And a balanced diet is better for us
What’s your point?
November 20, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We also prefer eating sweet and fatty foods
And a balanced diet is better for us
What’s your point?
And a balanced diet is better for us
What’s your point?
Now bring on the trolling!!! Yeehaw!
November 20, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Now bring on the trolling!!! Yeehaw!
“We built a few apartments. It is horrible and unsightly and housing prices are still out of control.”
November 20, 2025 at 2:19 AM
“We built a few apartments. It is horrible and unsightly and housing prices are still out of control.”
Also, maybe housing costs skyrocketed in the town you live because of structural nimby issues. That’s my lived experience
Telling me to move to Ohio doesn’t help
Telling me to move to Ohio doesn’t help
November 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Also, maybe housing costs skyrocketed in the town you live because of structural nimby issues. That’s my lived experience
Telling me to move to Ohio doesn’t help
Telling me to move to Ohio doesn’t help
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
November 20, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
I posted this before and I gonna keep posting it
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
I posted this before and I gonna keep posting it
November 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
I posted this before and I gonna keep posting it
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
I posted this before and I gonna keep posting it
Holy fuck! Imagine that
November 19, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Holy fuck! Imagine that
This! Among the many reasons we killed our cities was to prevent the Russians from killing them. It’s easy to overlook but so important. Thanks
November 19, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This! Among the many reasons we killed our cities was to prevent the Russians from killing them. It’s easy to overlook but so important. Thanks
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
November 19, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Dude! Weren’t you going on and on about how democrats had to start actively shaping public opinion?
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Maybe…. Just maybe, the “preference” for suburban living is also shaped preference?
Just applying your own logic to your own point after all
Wilmington’s Lie— about the coup in 1898
Blood and Thunder
Both page turners
Blood and Thunder
Both page turners
November 19, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Wilmington’s Lie— about the coup in 1898
Blood and Thunder
Both page turners
Blood and Thunder
Both page turners
Sadly, sprawl runs right into Marchetti’s Constant in short order. Sprawl works for a while but then fails miserably and you’re left holding a very expensive bag of shit
November 19, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Sadly, sprawl runs right into Marchetti’s Constant in short order. Sprawl works for a while but then fails miserably and you’re left holding a very expensive bag of shit
About 80% of the land in my town is zoned for sfh. The other 20% is by the highway. What’s your point?
November 19, 2025 at 6:38 PM
About 80% of the land in my town is zoned for sfh. The other 20% is by the highway. What’s your point?
Wait… I don’t get it. Is this supposed to be funny?
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Wait… I don’t get it. Is this supposed to be funny?