The problem I have with the “It’s up to us” approach, is it means there’s no pressure to change. Tipping should be a bonus for exemplary service, not “I’m giving you money because your employer can’t be arsed to pay you a decent wage”. The fact that people tip is *HOW* the employers got the loophole in the first…

“My husband convinced me that my choices were wrong because he’s so much more educated and smart than I am!” What the hell else in her life has she given up because he treated her like that? 

And! It wasn’t just a holiday drink- it was a staple at harvest time, because it was both thirst quenching, and high in protein and vitamins.

Fresh, home made egg nog is *nothing* like the thick, corn-syrupy stuff you get in cartons. It’s light and creamy. I’ve had dyed-in-the-wool nog haters converted by fresh…

Best resource for finding all the FATE things:

So *what* if the art comes out looking ‘bad’? So *what* if it isn’t a complex painting class that makes you a better artist? The whole point of these is socialization & relaxation. People need to stop being hung up on dissing lack of talent, and just let be. The process, the journey, is more important than the end…

And linked to the cosplayer’s blog, where there is a bunch more untouched pictures. It’s legit gloriously done makeup and costuming.

Sweet maker, I hate the term ‘sharing economy’. That right there is one of the most deceptive things about the whole idea. There’s no ‘sharing’ happening- you’re paying for a third party to find you a ride. A ride that has almost no consumer and employee protections or regulations in place.

You’re right, and yet... you’re not, too. The Muppets wasn’t meant to be kids stuff; there’s always been a thread of adult humor, slapstick violence and crass jokes running throughout the show and movies. But there was never blunt cynicism (except for characters where their cynical nature was a *caracature*), never…