I’ve always loved that guy and will now add this show to my list, but I really wanted to comment on your final two sentences.

“Anecdata” is my new favorite word, thank you!!!!!!

Estate sales and Goodwill stores in nice neighborhoods are my go-to for quality stuff at reasonable prices (though also try places where rich people own vacation properties). I’m in the DC area so you can get some really nice china, silver, crystal, etc. that younger generations don’t want. I’ve also gotten some super…

The FB-effect thing is real and terrifying! I’m young-ish (35) and I had to delete the app off all my devices. I maybe log in once a week via Chrome, but even that’s only if someone mentions something. It’s just a very toxic place for me.

Oh yes, those mitts are no joke. Also, subtlety is not his thing. If you have a free hand and aren’t petting him, his displeasure will be registered, as you can see.

I’m so loving this thread and, as proof that you never stop learning, and bookmarking and noting tons of resources I’d never heard of and am excited to get into!

You’ve gotten a TON of good advice on here already, and some bad (DO NOT PUT THE DOG’S NOSE IN ITS MESS!) Petfinder is an amazing resource, fostered dogs basically come with references, and adopting an “adult”dog lessens the stress on all involved.

Strictly out of curiosity, where does that leave Clooney?

Consensual internet hugs, sentient insect. May you find a warm, safe, supportive space to grieve and heal at your own speed.

I believe the phrase is “jumped the shark”, but I thought that happened back in 2016. Now I’m watching Black Mirror & Twilight Zone just for the temporary illusion of normalcy. 

Is that the “Netflix & chill” the kids are talking about?

2 years ago, I would have been have been fallling out of my chair in laughter at this farce.

You’re my hero. Seriously.

Would you mind sharing that article?

I want this as my first tattoo, in quotes with her autograph as attribution. Oprah’s tears are the breath-taking humanity that is the only correct response to this statement, especially in context.

Not that we should be granted any more space, but I’d out-do JLaw‘s “I VOLUNTEER!” if the Mailbag team ever saw fit to run a “ChalkasianTalk: Wypipo School Their Own (And FINALLY Begin To Take On Their Own Emotional Labor)” type of guest spot.

Can I just say that finding out one of my favorite commenters lives in the same state as me NEARLY fills the hole in my soul wrought by that Charlottesville paedo article.

I am so moved by the beautiful genius that is your user name. Please accept my star and gratitude for sharing your brilliance with the world. It is a shining beacon of joy in an otherwise dark world.

This is a form of sexual harassment and, in this scenario of an adult man verbally detailing specific sex acts to a minor, is a known grooming technique utilised by pedophiles. The intention is abusive, and sexual abuse doesn’t have to be physical to qualify.

And now I’ve spit coffee all over the place!