To make the most of the long weekend, I’m submitting to the self-torture of running 50-miles around the Notre Dame campus.

To avoid the heat, I’ll be kicking off around 1:00 AM Monday morning. I anticipate wrapping up sometime around 9AM, depending on how my legs hold up.

If you happen to be on campus Monday morning, a wave or a cheer goes a ridiculously long way when you’re into mile 40+.

Also! If you're training for anything long this fall, know of good local trail running groups, or just want to swap ultra stories, drop a comment or shoot me a DM. If you see me looping around Campus on Monday looking like death but moving forward, say hi!

I no longer live in SB but I visit every Sept for YART and my fantasy football draft. I’m looking to order the best onion rings in town to pair with some homemade brisket sandwiches. Please holler with any recommendations.

Bonus question, is the Sonic on Portage a laundering ring? It was there before I moved many moons ago and I never see a single car there whenever I’m in town. Cheers!

Can someone please give me a rational explanation of why the prices of homes in SB seem absolutely bonkers? I've been looking at homes casually for a few months and to get anything remotely decent in a better than average neighborhood sellers are asking $350k+. Is this the new normal around here? I see absolute steals in other rust belt cities. Not here.

Hello! I am a 25 year old woman looking for a new position. I have tons of experience in a lot of different fields and am open to learning new things too. In the past I've worked in food, retail, management, and construction. I am currently working in education (I have a bachelor's in early childhood) as well as traveling merch sales on occasion. I am wanting something local, very chill and not super physical like factory work. I would also be open to remote work as well. I am very flexible and a quick learner. Prefer at least 20 an hour. If you have any recommendations I would love to hear it, thanks!

Some of you have been watching me slowly build Philosophy Club and this whole practical philosophy thing over the past few months, so I’m back with another question.

I’m launching my first six-week paid practical philosophy course this fall called How to Live Through Difficult Times.

It’s for people who care deeply about the world and want some space to think more seriously about things like uncertainty, suffering, our responsibilities to other people, community, hope, and meaning.

The basic idea is not “come learn what a bunch of philosophers thought.” It’s more: develop and deepen your own thinking using philosophical ideas.

What I’m trying to figure out now is how to get this in front of folks in this area who would actually be excited about it.

I know the obvious answers like coffee shops, libraries, bookstores, etc. I’m more curious about the less obvious ones. Are there local groups, organizations, community spaces, or corners of South Bend/Mishawaka where you think the kind of person who reads this and goes, “oh hell yes, I want to spend six weeks thinking about that” might be?

I’m especially interested in places or communities I might not already know about.

For the curious: it’ll meet six Thursdays at 6pm from October 1–November 12 (no meeting October 15) at the Technology Resource Center in South Bend. It’s $150 for all six sessions, and I have limited scholarships available. No philosophy experience is required.

Happy to share more if folks are curious about the course itself, but mostly I would love to hear your ideas on where folks who might be excited about this kind of thing might be hanging out!

My ancient Kitchenaid stand mixer needs regreasing and a possibly a seal replaced. Can anyone recommend someone local that services Kitchenaids and other small appliances? I'm Ok with doing it myself if I have to but seeing just how much grease is packed in one of these I'd rather leave it to someone that knows what they're doing.

Hello,

I am a local software engineer looking to take on extra work as a side income from my day job and was curious if anyone in this sub has one off automations, data issues, website maintenance, anything of the sort needing to get done. I'm new to freelance work so feel free to shoot me a DM if any of this sounds like something you could use help with!

Thanks

Hi, I am very likely going to be offered a job out in SB. While we weigh the pros and cons of moving from Seattle to SB (and the job itself) on our end, I wanted to ask this sub some questions. I've done a TON of research and am conflicted about accepting the position, once offered.

1. What is happening with the data centers? Will it really be that bad? How will housing/properties, utility bills, traffic, etc. be affected? The research I've been doing has me very unsure.
2. I am most concerned about my partner, a black man. Seattle has its own forms of racism, so I'd love to hear about experiences in SB from black residents.

-What are good areas to move to? We want a house, not an apartment or condo.

-How is SB's black population affected systemically?

-What have the job searches been like for other black men (I will have a job when we move, but my partner will have to search for one). He is a certified Spanish interpreter with a master's degree, so a more difficult question may be in regards to him finding work among Spanish-speaking communities. For context, most racism he experiences here in Seattle has been from Spanish-speakers, including in his job searches and even on the job.

1. I am less concerned about being a same-sex couple, but I still welcome advice on that front re: neighborhoods, etc. We are boring (lol), we keep to ourselves, and have never been interested in the "scene."

2. What have other SB transplants (esp. those in their 30's/40's) done to meet people and make friends? EDIT: Particularly for black professionals to meet each other.

Thank you!

EDIT - the numerous downvotes for this post are discouraging :(

I'm seriously thinking about ditching Comcast internet after 25 years. MetroNet ( T-Mobile fiber) offers faster speed at a lower price. My only concern is reliability. Comcast has been great and faster speeds and lower prices don't mean anything if there are frequent outages. I'm near UP mall.

Anyone travelling to watch Chicago Fire vs Inter Miami on Wednesday Sept 9th at Solider Field Chicago. I am planning to take a train but wanted to check how safe is Southshore train from Millenium station to South Bend Airport which runs at 11:15 pm?

I love working community events!

Had a great time with the SJCPD hummer and loved teaching kids how to use the sirens.

Super excited to do more community events, hoping to see you all there!

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Contact St. Andrews Presbyterian Church for help if you need it!

Spotted today at Riverside Park.

It's so embarrassing that this is a serious email and there are people that this appeals to.

The Near West Side Neighborhood Organization is organizing some collective garage sales that are taking place tomorrow, Sat 8/29, across the neighborhood. For more information visit the NWSNO Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/share/1TtvxWbHdw/?mibextid=wwXIfr.

Ours went out late morning for about 10 minutes. It's been out again for over an hour as of 3 pm.

Still out Saturday morning. The AI bot scheduled a service call but they can't get here until Tuesday 9/1. Never had an outage this long in 20+ years.