I’ve needed a break as well. It’s so depressing. All this pre-worry is exhausting. He’s not president yet, his picks haven’t been cleared, his policies not put on the table on any meaningful way. The best we can do is start working towards electing the opposition in 2 years, and to call our reps and voice our concerns

Just to pile on - King of Queens was a good show, with Leah Remini, Patton Oswalt, and Jerry Stiller. Leah Remini played her character like she was a real person, and it was relatable and sweet.

The narrative makes it clear that Marilla is saving Anne from a terrible situation. It is implied that Anne would not thrive

There’s tribulation, and then there is beingoing pushed off the road. Who is Anne without school? Who is Anne without higher education?

I read the book for the first time a few years ago. As an adult, it is sadder and grittier. Children accept the rules and settings of a story - details that make adults cringe are just story dragons that our young heroines slay with a positive outlook and hard work. I still think of those “adopted” children and what…

@smokeytreet - Right? It’s such a limited format, and most of the original cast SNL skits are terrible. The best thing about SNL is finding real talent so they can get other projects.

I love the new cast, and they have a high ratio of good vs terrible skits. Love the women especially. It’s a big reason I wanted to see…

...but my biggest issue was I felt that they asked the four women to hold back.

I agree, it’s just that as someone who’s said “I thought you should know” with every good intention, I objected to Howard’s equation.

Not necessarily.

Bea Arthur forever and always. As a little girl in the 70's, there were too few female role models who didn’t fill me with despair about my future. Bea Arthur won over the audience without using sexy clothes or appeasing smiles. She played it straight and powerful - a real woman.

If you want to spend like $300 for a pair that’s going to last for years, you’ll want one of those high level brands.

I agree - it’s all about the cut, fabric and the care.

Do you mean brands like Crocket & Jones or Gaziano & Girling?

This is my favorite. It only takes 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on you deep you want the seasoning to set in and you can use ginger or chili pepper. Great as a snack or appetizer.

There’s this sweet Betty White interview where she talks about her first kiss. The boy asks if she minds and she just rolls her eyes thinking, “Don’t ask! I’ll have to say no!”

I feel for you. We dealt with mice at our property up north. You can’t keep a cat up there - we’re only up on weekends. The dog doesn’t help for the same reason.

If you had framed it as an analogy instead of a general truth, like “After the lease, I own nothing. After a purchase, I own the car” I would have starred your comment. LoL That’s how I make my choices, too. I have a mortgage and I buy my cars. But sometimes I wish I didn’t because it’s not necessarily the smartest or…

Faux, I know what you were trying to say. Your thought was a good one. But you picked a really bad analogy because it promotes a false assumption.

I’d add Here Be Monsters to your list. It’s really interesting stories about events that changed a person in some way - it could be anything hair loss to an encounter with death. It’s really good stuff - like the best bar conversation you’ve ever had.

It’s not a side issue - it’s a main issue.