Hey there, thanks for this! Nauti Spirits in Cape May NJ is another distillery to add to the list:

My gym is practically empty and everyone is keeping away from everyone else. And it’s also practically silent (in terms of chit chat, anyway), which is kind of eerie.

A friend of mine told me (with grave certainty) that a friend of his said that a doctor said if you can take a deep breath and hold it for 10 seconds you don’t have COVID-19. Yeah, about that:

That is rock-solid advice. Cheers to your mom--she sounds awesome!

That would make a SPECTACULAR tattoo.

“Mormons are so NICE!”

Temple of Doom was the Spielberg divorce movie, he literally had hearts ripping out of it.

what song was he singing in the car?

And he’s out.

NOOOOOOOO. Oh dude I am so sorry.

I always pray there’s a norovirus outbreak at CPAC. Norovirus is one helluva fun, wild ride.

For an exceptional example of a terrifying mummy, read John Langan’s longish short story “On Skua Island” from his collection “Mr. Gaunt and Other Uneasy Encounters.” It’s nightmare fuel, and while the ending is perfect, it’s--it’s not happy.

I once heard the adage that “charisma isn’t a character trait it’s a strategy”

Oh my goodness, I’m so sorry your family went through that with your grandmother. I’m amazed that, under those circumstances, your mom (and mine, as well) were such great moms.

I used to HATE it when my mom was right (which was usually, TBH). Until I smartened up and realized I was getting solid-gold therapy for the low low price of a smooch and a “Thanks, Mom.”

As soon as I read “Guys and Dolls” I thought “This is about that ‘Marry the Man Today’ song.” I did that show in middle school and even back then—waaaaay back then, in the ‘70s--it squicked me out. Your mom was AWESOME to call it out, and kudos to you and your sis for remembering it.

I listened to myself and didn’t date until I found someone worth my time and energy.

HOLY. SHIT. I am so, so glad you listened to your own counsel. You sound like a great mom, and your daughter is lucky to have you.

I have deal breakers - and I’ve learned what I will compromise on.

Just chiming in to say: kudos to your mom for being better than her own mother.