Something something Plato's republic something something moral responsibility to lead

It starts off okay, but the writing goes downhill fast.

By the third novel, we see Katniss replaying entire scenes in her head with emotional commentary. Scenes we have already read. That's filler, that's just empty pages.

Parts of the series were interesting if you're comfortable with the fact that everything in the story is borrowed from a different, better story. Overall I'd give the trilogy a 6/10.

It's a toy thing. NECA releases a bunch of new collectible merchandise into stores all at once. This kills the wallet.

Thankfully I got everything I needed except the TMNT Accessory Set. Time to hunker down and stay inside!

And yet... Haul-a-thon calls to me. I must seek out Man Ray

Anxiety is a symptom of procrastination

What a terrible thing to say.

Our apartment in Baltimore finally gave up and just hired an armed security guard to stand by the mailbox all day (and well into the evening).

Yeah we absolutely loved Bolton Hill, it's a cute little neighborhood and usually felt quite safe, although we constantly dealt with package/ mail theft.

I guess that's another one of the problems with Baltimore: Bolton Hill is cute, but if I go a mere 6 or 10 blocks to the west or north, I'm in some shit. The route I described definitely goes through little patchy areas, but I was more talking about how it also has dedicated bike lanes, and there is usually a lot of pedestrian traffic during daylight hours... in other words, not a place that I personally would try and rob somebody.

But again, one ride was enough for me. After that if I wanted to ride, I packed it out to the BWI trail or somewhere else outside of town.

What would your version of that bike ride be? Around the harbor to fells or something? Genuinely curious

What would your version of that bike ride be? Around the harbor to fells or something? Genuinely curious

I'm sorry that you are so angry, and I get the feeling based on your comments that you would change your situation if you could as there appears to be some seething envy lurking under there.

Cities I Have Lived and Worked In: Rapid City, SD; Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Los Angeles, CA; Orlando, FL; Baltimore, MD; Washington, DC.

Cities I Have Been Chased or Harassed on my Bicycle: Baltimore, MD

Go ahead and keep telling yourself it's the dumb scared redditors who are the problem, not the decades of public neglect and despair leading to a city populated by the angry, bitter, and desperate (case in point).

But just so you know, it's ok to leave.

You have a weird obsession with poop and diapers.

Just curious, in your 12 years how many bikes have you had stolen? What about wheels / gears/ lights/ seats? How many times have you found stuff missing?

I have to admit the Ellicott City bit was pretty cute, especially since I'm pretty sure they're still underwater, aren't they? Another Maryland problem I have NO IDEA how to fix, and I'm even a policy guy. Troubles run deep in that neck of the woods. I'm glad we're out in the suburbs where we have bike paths and playgrounds and nobody gets punched at a major intersection.

Will crime always exist? Yes. Should we continue to make our city streets safer? Also yes.

Look man, I lived there for 3 years. I was obviously out after dark more than once, willingly or not. You absolutely need to travel in a group at night, and if you're alone you need to be LOUD.

Are you trying to tell me Baltimore is a safe city? Are you telling me you can ride your bike through ANY part of Baltimore without risking getting jumped? I rode my bike from Bolton Hill, down Charles St, to the Harbor and back. That is basically the most mainstream, eyes-up, lots-of-witnesses, lots-of-tourists ride a local can ride. I rode to work on a Monday morning, and home that Monday evening. On the ride to work, I had a guy come out of a building entryway swinging at me. On the way home, I was chased twice. I never rode in Baltimore again.

Which was probably safer, because the bike paths in Baltimore are constantly strewn with... the only word I can come up with is "rubble," as in, like, a bomb went off. Chunks of concrete. Whole lengths of pipe. Wet cardboard boxes filled with Healthy Holly books. Just... debris. That is basically the crukx of what the fuxk I'm talking about.

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> you need to seek professional help and/or move to a suburb.

1. I recommend therapy to all adults. It's done wonders for me.
2. You originally responded to a comment where I said I no longer live in Baltimore. That means I have already moved. Comprehension is key!

I guess if you can travel in a group and it's a fairly short distance you'd probably be okay.

I am so glad I don't live in Baltimore anymore.

3 years of not going outside after 5pm really weighs on you.