It’s a type of tail braiding. Both aesthetic and to keep tails from getting caught in cart wheels and harness pieces depending on how the braid is done. It can be done a bunch of ways but is usually finished with ribbons. Here’s an example video for a different style of braid, but with a similar knot look.

This recipe has been a hit everywhere I have taken it. It is gooey, bourbon pecan goodness that people can’t seem to get enough of. I don’t even like pecan pie and I’ll eat a slice of this and look for seconds. I recommend adding bourbon “to taste” and by that I mean more than the recipe calls for to get that extra…

Lovely Holy, Red wrapping paper, green with stars, burning in hell.....I mean, red herringbone pattern? 

All the stars for the Mary Roach suggestion! Stiff is my absolute favorite book!

I feel you on the “We deserve to be sexy” thing. Why is it that all bras that have a 36/38 band and up and a DD or higher cup come in Black, White, Gray, or “Nude”? Damn girl I want my tata’s to be screaming with color and lace and beautiful patterns.

DC’s metro has the notable distinction of being the only mass transit to be on FIRE while also FLOODING. There is a whole website dedicated to whether or not it is currently on fire (https://ismetroonfire.com/). I have never been so glad to move in all my life as the day I never had to ride that flaming monstrosity…

Best Comment this week. I haven’t laughed that hard in a long time. I will forever have the amazing mental image of Jesus as Godzilla, which will make weddings and funerals that much more entertaining. Have a star good sir.