Exactly why I don't like to sit at the bar when traveling for work, i.e., male business travelers think I'm so lonely and need their company. No thanks, business dude, I've been talking to people since 7:00 am, I just want to drink wine and read my book now.

Werd. Because if I have to sit at the bar, (a) barstools are not comfortable, and (b) where do I put my handbag? I hate having to hook the handle of my bag with my foot in order to get my reading glasses, phone, etc., because the barstool has me sitting four feet off the ground, like a giant high chair.

Me too. I love to take myself & my book out for a nice dinner. I've even been known to make reservations when traveling alone, to make sure I can get into some fabby restaurant. And to ask for a table with adequate light for reading. And to order a bottle of wine and dessert too.

A very popular, old restaurant in Seattle gives a 10% discount for cash, and has for 15 years or more (as long as I've been eating there - hey, Machiavelli's!)

Playable female characters are protagonists.

I want to kiss my Under Armor sports bra

Street Fighter II, Street Fighter Alpha, Street Fighter III, Street Fighter IV?

In most states, a range of prison/jail time will apply to a crime, and the judge must (usually) sentence within that range. Where there are multiple counts, the judge sentences for each count, but decides whether the time for each count will be served consecutively or concurrently. Also in most states, the criminal…

A star from Lindy? Swoooon!

Everyone should be reading/following I Believe You | It's Not Your Fault. It is some truly inspiring, courageous writing.

I love Canadian money, because when I come back from a trip to BC and clean out my handbag, I can usually find $15 in loonies and twoonies. Which means I need to plan another trip.

Pinkham and all my fellow Kitchenette readers, I'm going to let you in on a little secret that will make your future servers lurve you. You know those tiny 1 1/2" x 1" post-its? Carry a pad of those in your handbag or wallet. When everyone starts throwing their credit/debit cards on the bill, have them write the…

CEOs are more portable than professors.

OmarGone and DisplayNameJr.the3rd, I'm giving out stars like a kindergarten teacher here. You get all the shiny gold stars.

"Like a Greyjoy at the Dreadfort" is the new "like a redheaded stepchild." I like it.

Werd - this has happened to me about a billion times. So, last time I found a pair that I loved (Gap Sexy Lace Girl Short) I watched the sales and discount codes and now I've got about 40 pairs. But, probably time to buy more.

An ex-boyfriend got a tattoo (after we broke up but were still friends) in the mid-90s and was so excited to show it to us, his friends. After much fanfare, he lifted the sleeve of his t-shirt to reveal a lion on his bicep that looks just like one of those fuzzy blankets that you can buy at a flea market. You know…

There's already a money-related scandal brewing, as I understand several current and ex members have questioned whether/why the more than $300k in donations meant for overseas ministries have ended up in the church's building/operations accounts. Not a big scandal, but certainly hints that there's more under the…

I don't know Jedi, but here are a few tips. The choke is just the purple-y spine-y stuff in the middle, after you've peeled and eaten all the good leaves. Take a spoon and scoop the choke out, leaving the heart - the fleshy bottom of the artichoke.

Yes! And the digging out the choke and eating the heart (and faking like you're going to steal someone else's heart) and the butter or garlic butter or lemon butter or aoli. Artichokes are my favorite.