Rosebud update: Last day is Monday 5/27 (Memorial Day)

[ron_newman]

I was in Rosebud last night, and the waitress told me that their last day of business will be Memorial Day, Monday, May 27. They will probably close sometime during the daytime that day, and not be open that night. Same for the back room (Rosebud Bar & Grill).

(I asked her if I could post this, and she said, sure.)

[rant] Dim bicyclists

[mindstalk.livejournal.com]

I can understand or even support bicyclists taking a flexible attitude to many traffic laws that weren't designed for them. Slow rolling stops, sidewalks when considerate, short dashes against one-way signs given the poor design of the regional streets. Things that increase speed and convenience while not being unsafe if you're careful.

I can't think of any excuse for all the nighttime bikers without any lights, other than "my light got stolen while I parked and I have to get home", which I doubt is the usual explanation, or "my life isn't worth $30". I suspect a night biker is safer with a light and no helmet than with a helmet and no light.

Plus it's the law, and it's a sensible and non-onerous law, one I don't see reason for flouting. But maybe I'm privileged and unimaginative here. Someone want to defend the practice?

In which I sing a song for JonMon

[harrock.livejournal.com]

My creative energy has been just about zero lately, thanks to a very busy schedule at work. But I'll say this for JonMon: His Lawsuit of Mass Destruction has inspired me. My wife, firstfrost, has received a threat letter, but she is not yet named in the LMD. I'm proud of everything she has said about JonMon. I didn't need JonMon's validation to be proud of her, but data is data.

I haven't been named or threatened in the LMD (yet), and I don't mean to make light of the anxiety that it has caused in our community. In particular, if you have taken something down or remained silent thanks to JonMon's toolbox of intimidation, I want you to know that I think no less of you for it. Every situation is unique, and we all have our limits of what we can deal with right this minute. My limit is high right now, so I'm standing up.

Likewise, I respect the opinions of those who have counseled caution or outright silence. I disagree with some of your key points, and I feel that some of your arguments apply better to people who are more concerned with anonymity than I am, or who cannot afford to risk an extended legal fight. The bottom line for me is this: One of the basic functions of any community is to sound a warning when a predator is around. If we're not sure the law can handle that, then it's time to get out and push.

This song is about JonMon's Lawsuit of Mass Destruction, and it is sung to the tune of "Charlie on the M.T.A." Permission is hereby granted to $verb this song, for all values of $verb, for every human being on planet Earth with the exception of Jonathan Graves Monsarrat. No permission of any kind is willingly granted to Mr. Monsarrat. In case he hadn't noticed, that's what happens when you are in the habit of excreting on your community.

( Let me tell you the story of a man named JonMon... )

I've Kept a Little List

[firstfrost.livejournal.com]

(by the Nameless Parodist)
(because it's too brilliant and funny to be lost forever.)

( maybe it's a little long )