I don't like leggings for the same reason I don't like tights, pantyhose, most underwear, and certain pairs of jeans: tight material hugging my crotch is a no-go. I have yet to find a pair of leggings that are as comfortable as people swear they are. I'm an old-fashioned garter-and-stockings girl when I need my legs…

I don't bother with lingerie per se, but I'll never leave the house without a padded, pushup bra (flat chest, big booty, I like feeling more balanced). And my daily undies are Hanky Panky, which might count as lingerie to some, but which to me are pieces of fabric to pack for easy travel. That said, I feel like my…

I am trying to train my dog to use the bathtub because he refuses to use piddle pads. I had the flu last week and thought it would be the perfect training experience. But no. Dog was like, "no way, you're just going to yell at me if I pee in the house." And he held it. It was 24+ hours until I could get him out. Dog…

Ha. I stalk pups online until they're finally adopted. I don't really memorize names (except for the name of the cutest fluffy dog I wanted to adopt from the SPCA, but he DID NOT get along with my dog and, you know, my dog was there first). Names...though I do know the names of all of the dogs in my neighborhood and…

Who was it who said that if a job isn't done by an animal in a Richard Scarry book, then it is job that doesn't have to exist? I feel like I read it on one of these Gawker economy-sucks stories. It is truth. (I'm going to extend it to include Sweet Pickles. Talk about problematic stereotypes.)

I deleted my account a couple of weeks ago when I accepted the fact that OKC is a repository for guys who fail at life. I feel like I fail at life too, sometimes, but not enough to settle on any of the really, really poor options. May you have better luck.

I wish people would give up their New Year's resolutions and stop crowding me out of my yoga classes.

One of the State Department's primary duties is to provide consular services to American citizens. This includes having a duty officer being woken up in the middle of the night because Gullible Traveler has managed to lose every penny (and possibly ending up in jail or the hospital) doing something he probably should…

Even introverts need a social connection, it's just usually in the form of one or two close friends and/or a partner. I'm as introverted as you can get, and when I feel like I can't depend on ANYONE around me, I tend to spiral into an anxiety-depressive state. And when I'm in that spiral, I almost always get sick. If…

Google News. Best way to get an overview of what numerous news sources (including many of the ones people have suggested here) are saying about any particular issue.

And eggs don't even need to be refrigerated!

The "use by" date on milk is actually a "sell by" date. Once you open a carton of milk, it's good for only 5-7 days, regardless of the sell-by date. Likewise, you can buy a carton of milk on its sell-by date and it will still be good for another week.

Many yeses to big butt / short legs and gym clothes that make me look good in public. I mean, I'm not going to fancy dinners in yoga clothes, but my Lululemon pants are essential travel items, and some weekends I never put on real clothes. The relaxed fit is great for lounging and sitting in uncomfortable seats for…

I would like to point out that all of you with partners do in fact have plans for NYE. You are spending it with someone.

My ex and his child bride are Jezzies, so I'll keep this short.

My dad is a PA and makes quite a comfortable living (low six-figures in a low COL area). I too tend to prefer booking appointments with the PA in my doctor's office — she is more attentive, actually listens to what I say, gives me a range of options, and doesn't act judgmental. (I realize this is a personality thing…

I implemented the giftless Christmas several years ago and have enjoyed the holidays SOOO much more ever since. Most people honor my wishes not to burden me with junk I don't need. Those who insist they MUST get me something receive a thank-you note in return. I never feel obligated to buy reciprocal shit. It is bliss.

Echoing the others, definitely ask her out now. I find that with OKC, guys who are going to ask me out (vice just wanting attention) do so within the first few messages. Not sure if this is a big city thing, but I've discovered that if we don't arrange a meeting within a week or so of the first message, I get bored…

Well yes, I suppose the next *any* cabinet Secretary could be a woman, if you poll academics about the magic touch a woman would bring to the position. This article completely ignores that few if any of the actual frontrunners for Treasury are women. Jack Lew and Erskine Bowles top the lists I've heard.