These Godinger crystal (pressed, not cut) goblets are so fantastic. They're heavy (a tiny bit top heavy, but I've never had one knocked over because of it), pretty, and like all of the Godinger Dublin/Shannon line, so affordable at $59 for a set of 12, Amazon. The best part is that due to the shape they really work…

I do need to get that beater blade dealie, for sure. Adding to wishlist now, since stepdad and I tend to go kitchen crazy for Christmas.

I just realized the other day that mine is SEVENTEEN YEARS OLD. Sorry for yelling, but man, that's a lot of bread. So my advice is don't hesitate to consider a used one, because they're made to last.

I'd still love a Le Creuset because I'm bourgie and all, but this is just such a great pot you can't go wrong with it. And everyone (who cooks) who sees it oohs and ahhs over it. And trust me, they see it, because at 15lbs, I tend to just leave it on the stove rather than put it away and haul it back out again.

No cracking at all. I've had mine for about a year, use it at least (I am not kidding here) every fourth day, and the only issue I've had I've caused by scrubbing too vigorously or using metal utensils - no cracks, just wear, so it's not all bright white inside anymore. Basically, maybe if I'd gone more expensive I'd…

6qt Lodge cast iron enameled dutch oven, in Caribbean Blue (because at $50 it's cheaper than some of the other colors, and because it's awesome). Amazon, of course.

Doooooo ittttttt. (I might have to as well!)

My favorite comment of the day!

I read that memo as not wanting to be offensive by calling flamboyantly fugly Christmas sweaters "gay" in an insulting way to those who would never wear* this stuff. Just me? Not enough rage? Carry on, then.

Well, we got that out of the way rather quickly, who's up for a round of drinks?

I was up until the wee, wee hours of the morning reading this. Fantastic.

I think that's exactly the right track. Basically, I think maybe we need to learn not just what an ally is, but how WOC want us to be allies, without threatening to barge in and take over the entire conversation.

Thank you for the reminder. I have this book on my Kindle and hadn't started it yet.

I feel as if maybe now isn't the time for hashtags calling for solidarity, or for white women to "do" - it is a time for white women to listen. "Meaningful discussion" and "brutal honesty" are perhaps for another time, sadly maybe even another generation. Not because both groups don't want solidarity, but because I…

I've got to think the bronzer was deliberately chosen for the pun. So, not "blackface" but "OITNBface"? I'm guessing some makeup artist was like "hahsha this is perfect" and JH was like "Oh, golly, it IS!" and now here we are. I can't decide if the pun mkes it better or worse, to be honest.

It's bizarroworld out here sometimes.

I never realized you were dropped on your head as an infant until right this moment. So much has become clear.

I think it's church-inspired brainwashing, because it is weird. We are seriously a tiny little town, though, so it's not like we're a good cross-section of anything. (I've kind of learned over the years it's next to impossible to have any discussion about racial issues based on my experience, because we can be kind of…

I felt the same way (I'm Texan) but then a bit sad, only because with the exception of my bff, every Mexican-American I know is a Republican.* :\

I'm not ignoring it, and if you go through my comments you'll see that I've either stated first or agreed that it would've been a good idea. It does not make them "wrong" for not having done so.