I told my boss several weeks ago, and I have arranged activities such that if I need to take the rest of the week, I can.  Last election I took off the next day, and I am so glad that I did, as I was a wreck.   

I had kind of a fun thing happen recently, and ‘tis the season, so sharing it with you lovely people. Two years ago I moved to a new apartment in NYC. It is by far the biggest place I’ve lived in here, and it even has a little working fireplace in my bedroom. It’s a carriage house building; we even have a little…

They both worship power.  I see them having a domme/sub relationship, but at the end of the day, I think their partnership is about accumulating and wielding power. 

I note that Consuelo and his buddy are wearing riding breeches. Because I am a horse-crazy lady, this makes me happy, as it does when I see any riding/horse related thing.

I came here to say this too. Harvest festivals have been around for millennia and are certainly not just for white ladies. 

I doubt he wants to spend a single moment that could lead to the possibility of introspection.   

Thank you!

This is my supposition as well.  Surgeries are a big source of income for hospitals, and he saw a way to make money, especially in this Covid environment where many are delaying procedures.  

I wish I could post a photo of this, but I can’t risk doxing myself and getting in trouble with my family. My cousin is one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet, but has horrific taste in tattoos. He wanted to honor our grandmother and uncle, so got huge (I mean size of a man’s hand) portraits of each of them on…

Perfect comment!

I was wondering how the McRib fits into your best items at Mickey D’s equation? Do people actually like the McRib or is it a marketing-generated fervor?  I know I tried one when I was a kid, and it was so sweet and weirdly soft-textured that I get a little sick thinking about it. But, I am under the impression (likely…

More excellent, well-stated points. Thank you.   I particularly appreciate your mention of white flight. 

I get offended because I find the articles and social media writing negatively about NYC are often specifically designed to fear-monger and denigrate the place, especially those produced by right-wing media. The current presidential administration is really explicit about this too.

You’re welcome.  Mwah!

Excellent points and well-stated.  I have lived in NYC for over 20 years and love it.  I also feel inclined to say “fuck you, NYC will be back” to those who are snottily wishing for its demise.  I’ve never really understood the vitriol that NYC inspires.  There are lots of places in the world that aren’t for me, but I…

Me too. It’s magical. I travel for work and pleasure, but every time I land at Newark or JFK and see the buildings I feel a sense of wonder and possibility.  

Holy cow! Thank you so much for this recommendation.  A true bright spot in 2020!

But they the salary goes way down.  Or your commute is absolutely horrible.  

You are not kidding.  I have been looking for a small home in a university town in NJ for the last several months.  It’s almost impossible.  If you want over 4 bedrooms and to spend over 500K, there are lots of options, but almost none for less than that, unless you want a condo.

I’m speaking without much education on this issue, but I am pretty sure that laws relating to this sort of thing would be pretty local...maybe at the state level but not federal. So it’s not like we had a national referendum on the issue (lawyers, please correct me if necessary). However, I’m guessing in some places,…