The Off Topic Topic

[Tamas]

For the first decade, you don't really.

Decade?
Here I was hoping when the youngest is a year or two older I'd start sleeping again. If it was just the eldest it wouldn't be as bad- occasional all night sleeps.

It's fine, you want to take care of your kids. My oldest, she's almost 14, is way too independent. It makes me sad but also very happy because my GF and I have succeeded into fostering a flowering human being.

I have a friend with two 10+-aged kids. He used to moan (not much though, he has clearly been happy to be a parent) about the time the kids require. Now he is moaning about the challenge of getting them spend any time with him. 

[Grey Fox]

For the first decade, you don't really.

Decade?
Here I was hoping when the youngest is a year or two older I'd start sleeping again. If it was just the eldest it wouldn't be as bad- occasional all night sleeps.

It's fine, you want to take care of your kids. My oldest, she's almost 14, is way too independent. It makes me sad but also very happy because my GF and I have succeeded into fostering a flowering human being.

I have a friend with two 10+-aged kids. He used to moan (not much though, he has clearly been happy to be a parent) about the time the kids require. Now he is moaning about the challenge of getting them spend any time with him. 

Yes, that's me too. The only time they talk to me is when I drive them to their sports actitivities.

[Jacob]

Right or left.

I got the reference

[Jacob]

I have a friend with two 10+-aged kids. He used to moan (not much though, he has clearly been happy to be a parent) about the time the kids require. Now he is moaning about the challenge of getting them spend any time with him. 

My oldest is still there for me, but the change... I can see it coming 

[Sheilbh]

I feel like that's around the same time as you become a taxi driver first and beloved family member second, right?

[Syt]

Are you ok, Toronto?

[Josquius]

Just looking at that makes me throw up.

[Syt]

Cartoon from 100 years ago. Postcards then, Instagram and TikTok now.

[HisMajestyBOB]

 

[Josquius]

I recall seeing similar about people reading on the train, staying in their own little bubble and just ignoring each other.... exactly as people complain about phones as if its something new.

[Tamas]

 

Awesome. Yeah, turns out people are just people.

[Valmy]

Someone tried to burn down the governor's mansion in Pennsylvania.  Shapiro and family are all right.

I wonder what the odds are that it was a "very fine person" vs something that "doesn't happen in a vacuum."

Doesn't appear to be either.

[HisMajestyBOB]

Someone tried to burn down the governor's mansion in Pennsylvania.  Shapiro and family are all right.

I wonder what the odds are that it was a "very fine person" vs something that "doesn't happen in a vacuum."

Doesn't appear to be either.

Appears to be a Tsarist. Rasputin back from the dead. Did not see that coming.

[Syt]

Anyone need bulk shipping to/from China? Found this in my work junk mail folder, happy to connect you with "SHENZHEN RISHENG INTL FREIGHT FORWARDING CO.,LTD .".

[Razgovory]

Someone tried to burn down the governor's mansion in Pennsylvania.  Shapiro and family are all right.

I wonder what the odds are that it was a "very fine person" vs something that "doesn't happen in a vacuum."

Doesn't appear to be either.

I think you spoke too soon.

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/16/us/cody-balmer-search-warrant-shapiro-arson-motive/index.html

Cody Balmer, the man accused of setting fire to Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence, allegedly told 911 operators he targeted the governor in part because of his views on the war in Gaza, according to a search warrant obtained by news site PennLive.

The warrant said Balmer called 911 early Sunday morning after the fire at the governor's residence, and said Shapiro needs to know he "will not take part in his plans for what he wants to do to the Palestinian people," according to the PennLive report.

CNN has not independently viewed the search warrant, however a spokesperson for the Pennsylvania Courts acknowledged the warrant in an email Tuesday evening.

"It was not released by my office or court administration," the spokesperson said. "Once we have anything that is docketed, we will send them out immediately." CNN has reached out to the Dauphin County District Attorney's office and the Pennsylvania State Police.

According to the PennLive report, Balmer also told 911 operators Shapiro needed to "stop having my friends killed," and that "our people have been put through too much by that monster," the warrant said.

The warrant notes Balmer's "intonation and cadence" sounded like his was "possibly reading from a script," according to PennLive.

Law enforcement officials have not conclusively said Balmer's alleged attack was motivated by hate or antisemitism.

"I can't speak to it directly because it's not of record," Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo told CNN's Jim Sciutto on Monday when asked if antisemitism motivated the arson.

"We're looking at the possibility that it was geared towards the governor's religion and his views on Israel," continued Chardo.

Earlier Monday, a source familiar with the investigation said there was not yet an indication antisemitism was a factor in the incident but the investigation into Balmer and his motives remained ongoing.

But on Tuesday, Chardo told CNN affiliate KYW, "we do have evidence of that—that I believe is of record—that [Balmer] made reference to the governor's faith."

During his arraignment Monday, Balmer was not charged with any additional crimes related to hate.

Shapiro, who just hours before the attack was celebrating Passover with his family, highlighted at a news conference on Sunday his pride in his Jewish faith, saying, "if he was trying to terrorize our family, our friends, the Jewish community, who joined us for a Passover Seder in that room last night, hear me on this: we celebrated our faith last night, proudly and in a few hours, we will celebrate our second Seder of Passover."

Balmer, 38, has faced personal and financial turmoil in recent years – including allegations that he assaulted his wife and young children amid a suicide attempt.

Investigators believe mental health issues may be a factor, according to a source familiar with the investigation. Officials were struck by how casual and relaxed the suspect was throughout the ordeal, the source said.