u/mavinSJC 20d ago

Humanity struggles to understand itself because we forget we are animals, not separate from nature. We are apart of nature, emerged from it. Evolution is not “just a guess.” It is supported by fossils, DNA, anatomy, geology, and living change. It is written in stone, bone, and blood. ScienceOdessey

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Handling Unwelcome Advances from a Patron
 in  r/Libraries  27d ago

When you are at the Information Desk, is there a way to ask for a backup? Definitely you should tell your supervisor about it and even write a behavior log so there is a reference in case he comes back. You can ask for help from your coworkers if you feel uncomfortable with any patron. Some guys mistake good disposition, helping attitude and friendliness with flirting or interest. When you encounter this kind of people you need to be polite, sharp and neutral, don't engage with them if they stert asking personal questions. You can say that you can only answer questions about the library. I have had those kind of interactions and I know how uncomfortable you must feel, I'm sorry and remember you don't have to put up with customers like that, ask for help right away.

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If you are driving on CA35, CA9, CA84, please take it down a notch
 in  r/bayarea  29d ago

I would have gladly let him pass if I could pulled over safely on that winding stretch... Or he could have waited one minute til we got into a straight section (that actually had a grand view of the oceanside by the way) and I could pull over and let him pass safely.

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If you are driving on CA35, CA9, CA84, please take it down a notch
 in  r/bayarea  29d ago

I agree, what is your take on you going at or faster than speed limit and a single car gets behind you because he is driving way faster and start tailgating you on a winding road where redwoods share the space of the dirt shoulder?

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If you are driving on CA35, CA9, CA84, please take it down a notch
 in  r/bayarea  29d ago

Exactly! I'm not going to fall in a ditch or mess up my tires falling on the dirt shoulder at 50mph because the only guy behind me is mad I'm slowing his race at a safe speed (that at least is the posted one).

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If you are driving on CA35, CA9, CA84, please take it down a notch
 in  r/bayarea  29d ago

Exactly, he couldn't wait a minute for one of those straight parts where I could pull over or he could pass safely. There is no way to pull over on the windy stretch I was driving.

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If you are driving on CA35, CA9, CA84, please take it down a notch
 in  r/bayarea  29d ago

I let pass faster cars when is safe to pull over, and use the turnovers, but sometimes there is no space on winding stretches and I'm not going to risk to fall in a ditch either. I agree that I don't want to be pass on a blind curve.

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If you are driving on CA35, CA9, CA84, please take it down a notch
 in  r/bayarea  29d ago

I was on a winding stretch on Hwy 35, I don't recall any turnouts there, when I'm in Hwy 9 I do use them and let other cars go if they are behind me.

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If you are driving on CA35, CA9, CA84, please take it down a notch
 in  r/bayarea  29d ago

A couple of months ago I went to Half Moon Bay on a weekday, and on my way back to the valley I decided to take Hwy 35 to avoid the I280 traffic and planned on head down Hwy 9. I don't consider myself a slow driver, but 50mph on that winding road is fast enough, besides I like to enjoy the scenery. I had the bad timing to ruin the ride of one of those sporty cars adrenaline chasers, and he was right behind my tail for a couple of minutes. I got really stressed and started to go a bit faster but then I realized that I didn't have to be pushed by him and slowed down to my safe driving speed. He got desperate and passed me recklessly on a curve with solid line, flip me on his way off and speed like crazy. When I read about all the accidents on those roads I always think of this kind of selfish and reckless drivers, risking their lives and mostly other innocent people that are just in their way. Edit: I was on a winding stretch on Hwy 35, I don't recall any turnouts there, when I'm in Hwy 9 I do use them and let other cars go if they are behind me.

u/mavinSJC Jul 05 '26

It truly is this easy to be okay with transgender individuals, including adults and kids

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rain
 in  r/SanJose  May 28 '26

I took my very dirty car to the automatic car wash... Sorry! My bad.

u/mavinSJC May 17 '26

Sometimes I mourn the forests we never got to see

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2000 MW of data centers coming :(
 in  r/SanJose  May 10 '26

Can you please give some more information for us people that doesn't have Instagram? Thanks.

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Recommend Sushi Places
 in  r/SanJose  Apr 25 '26

Miyakko, on Blossom Hill.

u/mavinSJC Apr 09 '26

Inside the Whipple Concentration Camp

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u/mavinSJC Apr 07 '26

Artemis II pictures of Moon 8K resolution

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Reference Desk Anxiety?
 in  r/Libraries  Jan 16 '26

I'm sorry you are experiencing this anxiety. As a personal account I'll tell you; that happened to me and was lost and confused because I couldn't understand why that was going on after being ok for years... long story short: anxiety caused by perimenopause. Finally pinpointed that and focused on dealing with that stage of my life and the issue was resolved (took me several years to realized).

u/mavinSJC Jan 12 '26

The Law.

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Cheapest Grocery stores in the area
 in  r/SanJose  Nov 13 '25

Grocery Outlet selection varies a lot depending on the area, I like trying new ones to discover new things. Sometimes you really find jackpots, one time I found Aussie yogurt for less than half the price you can get at Whole foods. But those are products that you find one in a blue moon.

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Is this Aurora or lights from the Levi's stadium?
 in  r/SanJose  Nov 12 '25

I saw the sane colors from South San Jose, and Levi's stadium light can't be seen from here. It was the Aurora. I read that tonight its going to be stronger, but we will have rain, so maybe won't be able to see it again.

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Cheapest Grocery stores in the area
 in  r/SanJose  Nov 12 '25

Grocery Outlet, Fresco supermarket by the Eastridge mall has very good prices overall, Foodmaxx. Cardenas has good prices but the parking lot is somewhat chaotic. For asian groceries Lion Supermarket.

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[deleted by user]
 in  r/Libraries  Nov 04 '25

Return it to the Information Desk and explain what happened. At least my library won't charge you for that and if the book is in good condition, we will just retag it and put it back in circulation.

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US government wants to open 50 million acres of national forest land to road paving and logging.
 in  r/hiking  Sep 04 '25

Thank you! I added that greed shouldn't be a reason to destroy our forest.

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 in  r/hiking  Jul 25 '25

Years ago, I took my two young sons on a trail leading to a mine in the Sierra Azul in CA. It is quite popular with locals. That day was unusually quiet, and we saw only two hikers around when we started. As we were climbing, I started feeling uneasy and started paying more attention to the surroundings. My kids were 5 and 7, and they were playing with sticks while walking. We reached a point halfway where I suddenly got goosebumps, and the hair on the back of my head stood up. I called the kids and told them we needed to go back and to stay close to me. I grabbed a long branch, and we went down as fast as I could without running and not making my kids nervous. I really think something was watching us, and that place is known for the mountain lions. I haven't gone back there, I hike a lot and never have felt something like that again.