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Photo: NOAA. Opinions: my own.
Photo: NOAA. Opinions: my own.
We want bread, but we want cryptids too
November 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We want bread, but we want cryptids too
Americans: up for it, probably
November 26, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Americans: up for it, probably
For NYC in particular there is universal pre-k starting at ~age 4, and a lot of low-cost/sliding scale afterschool options (and at a lot of schools, an early drop-off option for families that need it), so I understand the rationale for having it run up to age 5.
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
For NYC in particular there is universal pre-k starting at ~age 4, and a lot of low-cost/sliding scale afterschool options (and at a lot of schools, an early drop-off option for families that need it), so I understand the rationale for having it run up to age 5.
Having eaten at many a foreign airport Chili’s, I both agree with and am deeply saddened by this statement
November 26, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Having eaten at many a foreign airport Chili’s, I both agree with and am deeply saddened by this statement
It’s *such* a deep lake though. Like, absolutely enough to support one good-sized lake monster.
November 26, 2025 at 1:12 AM
It’s *such* a deep lake though. Like, absolutely enough to support one good-sized lake monster.
I think I would consider them empanada-adjacent?? Which means yes, pie.
November 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I think I would consider them empanada-adjacent?? Which means yes, pie.
This is the most correct take I have ever seen
November 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This is the most correct take I have ever seen
By doing that, I have knocked down the number of ear infections I get by a LOT, because I think mine often were caused by my ears not draining properly
November 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
By doing that, I have knocked down the number of ear infections I get by a LOT, because I think mine often were caused by my ears not draining properly
Ok, so the salt water is def a thing, but the others are sort of overall decongestant stuff so YMMV on which you want to use, but 1-2 days of Afrin seem to really reduce swelling in eustacian tubes, and if you layer that with a nasal steroid spray for a bit, it seems to help things drain—
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Ok, so the salt water is def a thing, but the others are sort of overall decongestant stuff so YMMV on which you want to use, but 1-2 days of Afrin seem to really reduce swelling in eustacian tubes, and if you layer that with a nasal steroid spray for a bit, it seems to help things drain—
If you want any pro tips on OTC meds I am a former frequent flyer re: ear infections!
November 26, 2025 at 12:10 AM
If you want any pro tips on OTC meds I am a former frequent flyer re: ear infections!
Please, the real answer is to start a small business providing leprechaun catching consulting services.
November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Please, the real answer is to start a small business providing leprechaun catching consulting services.
Same. I could picture holding the snapdragon apple I ate today in my hand, or a macoun on a branch in an orchard from when we were there in Sept. it’s one of the reasons I love books more than movies—I can see them exactly as I want them to be.
November 25, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Same. I could picture holding the snapdragon apple I ate today in my hand, or a macoun on a branch in an orchard from when we were there in Sept. it’s one of the reasons I love books more than movies—I can see them exactly as I want them to be.
Pumpkin mush is my favorite mush, but also I like potato mush and cranberry mush. I do not like bread mush or green bean mush.
November 25, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Pumpkin mush is my favorite mush, but also I like potato mush and cranberry mush. I do not like bread mush or green bean mush.
I’m so sorry for your loss, she sounds like one of the good ones ❤️
November 25, 2025 at 10:17 PM
I’m so sorry for your loss, she sounds like one of the good ones ❤️
I expect extreme Michael Caine as Scrooge levels of straight man
November 25, 2025 at 10:15 PM
I expect extreme Michael Caine as Scrooge levels of straight man
Looking forward to really testing the “dress the part and act like you belong” theory of heists
November 25, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Looking forward to really testing the “dress the part and act like you belong” theory of heists
Not a day goes by when I don’t look out across the floor of my factory and think, “yeah, those Triangle Shirtwaist folks really got it right.”
November 25, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Not a day goes by when I don’t look out across the floor of my factory and think, “yeah, those Triangle Shirtwaist folks really got it right.”
Squish squish!
November 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Squish squish!
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November 25, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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Hahaha, my mom tried for *years* to replicate her mom’s “authentic” spaghetti sauce recipe that was “handed down from her Italian-from-Italy mom” and when she found the recipe it turned out the secret ingredient was a jar of Ragú
November 25, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Hahaha, my mom tried for *years* to replicate her mom’s “authentic” spaghetti sauce recipe that was “handed down from her Italian-from-Italy mom” and when she found the recipe it turned out the secret ingredient was a jar of Ragú
Right?? To add to this it was in a densely populated suburb south of Boston, so I assume they jumped at least a couple of fences with the turkey.
November 25, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Right?? To add to this it was in a densely populated suburb south of Boston, so I assume they jumped at least a couple of fences with the turkey.