This is all great info — thanks so much again! I’ll definitely check out Trinity to see if we can rent a room there!

Thanks so much! We’re going to have about three full days in Dublin before we head out of the city to see some of the countryside. What places/attractions/activities would you recommend making a priority for that time span?

Thanks! Right now we’re still in the planning stages of our trip (we just booked a flight but no hotels/Airbnbs yet). Is there a particular area/neighborhood in Dublin you would recommend we stay in, for having access to great nightlife/restaurants/attractions? And what are the most underrated places to visit (and the…

Wow, thanks so much!

I don’t generally wish harm on fellow humans, so I can’t say I’m happy when a bullfighter is injured, but bullfighting is undeniably cruel and disgusting.

Has there been a Hack Your City article for Dublin yet? I looked and didn’t see one, and am planning a trip there later this year after getting an amazing deal on airfare (under $300 roundtrip!)

I think someone is impersonating SheeshTheseNames — if you click on the above profile the name is actually SheeshTheseNames1, and they have zero followers and a comment history starting yesterday.

We just bought a house that didn’t come with a fridge, and we spent $350 on a brand-new one. I don’t understand why anyone would spend more than $500 on one — if it has a freezer and keeps the food cold, preferably with a few well-placed shelves, what else does it need?

Ah, I must have misunderstood — if you’re primarily concerned with cost ordering through Amazon does make sense, unless you’re not ordering enough to justify the $99 prime membership. But if you were basing your purchasing decision on environmental factors, buying at local stores (and buying less/buying used wherever…

If the environmental effect is something you care about, you should also think about the waste inherent in the shipping process. If you buy from a store you are wasting gas in your car, but ordering online means a box, packing tape, and plastic packing material. Both the tape and packing material are usually not…

Have you looked into Libby, the new library Overdrive app? Even if your local library system doesn’t have a great selection, you can often join a larger system in a nearby city for a small fee or no fee at all, depending on their rules. For instance, I joined the New York Public Library by mail as it’s open to all…

Half-brother-in-law-now-removed?

I really liked Forest until I hit my limit of planting real trees. They market it as a social-good app — create digital forests while being productive, build points, and cash those points in to plant a real tree. But once you’ve planted 5 trees they tell you you can’t plant any more. So it feels a bit like a marketing…

If you want to cut down on dairy, substitute 1/2 cup soaked cashews (soak in water for 2 hours or boil in a pan for approx. 15 minutes), blended with either water or veggie broth to get the right consistency.

Right? Our dog is loving and friendly with humans (though maybe a little over-enthusiastic sometimes...) but turns into an aggressive mess around other dogs or smaller animals.

Oh, absolutely. I grew up with both a cat and a dog, who generally got along great. Our current dog does have a very high prey drive and we would be too worried to get a cat in case things went badly.

Same here. I’ve known one person who had a crippling fear of cats, due to being attacked as a small child. I can understand how someone who’s had a similar experience can make pet ownership a relationship dealbreaker.

The letter writer should go get therapy, and the couple should put their wedding plans on hold until they make a decision about how to handle this difference. Under no circumstances should the fiancee be expected to get rid of her dogs — she’s made a lifelong commitment to care for them.

Regardless of what they say on the website about their online ticket policies, a pay-what-you-wish policy for in-person ticket prices means anyone can pay the student price whether they’re a student or not... because they can also pay $1 without having to justify it. Am I missing something here, or are you just…

You mean, why did I ask a simple question about the pricing structure? It’s not harassment to politely ask a question. However, it is closer to harassment to demand ID of someone when no policy states that it’s required. There are literally lawsuits happening all around the country to prevent people from having to…