I listen to podcasts all day at work, so here are my recs: Welcome to Night Vale, the Myths and Legends podcast, the British History Podcast, the Moth podcast, the Thrilling Adventure Hour. As well as several NPR programs such as This American Life and Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.

I don’t really have any advice to give, but it seems you are right about the landlord taking advantage of the guy.

Excellent choice of reading material for the little one!

I met with some friends to walk along a gully near my house. There hasn’t been much rain lately, so the water level was lower than usual for this time of year. But it was great to get my feet in the water to cool down.

YES to fashionably late! Good luck!

It is neither selfish nor complaining to talk about the suffering of a beloved pet. I am so sorry you are going through this. It is always difficult to make the decision to let a pet go, but I think you will know if/when you will both be ready.

While blasting Adele through the stereo.

Blank eyes while politely smiling. I really hate myself for that.

Me too. The circumstances of our meeting last week were just too good to waste.

Hehehe! Somewhere in between, I think.

Hahaha! I think he was looking at me like he might be interested!

I really think cars are sentient, and no one will ever convince me otherwise!

My car could definitely use a good cleaning!

I think you’re right about not meeting again. I think he left it up to me to make the next move, so I just don’t know if I should just not contact him again, or if I do, what should I say. I tend to overexplain myself, and get into trouble that way. I did text him to let him know I got home okay, and say it was nice…

Yeah, I don’t regret going for it. I think I learned that I don’t have to be afraid to meet new people, and give them a chance before writing them off. I feel very grown up (at 39 years of age!).

I would describe him as charmingly patronizing. Or patronizingly charming. He actually called me little lady!

So an update on the guy I met at Pride Fest last week (I don’t know how to share the original post from last week): I texted him and asked if he would like to meet for coffee this weekend. He replied that he would, and I suggested that we meet someplace half-way (we live an hour apart). This morning he texted that his…

I thought the scene between Tormund and Davos talking about their failed kings was brilliant. Also their pre-battle rituals. I love them both, and am so relieved they survived. Tormund still has a chance with Brienne, and Davos is going to enact revenge on Melisandre for killing his princess.

Tyrion did say in season two that she would outlive them all. I think we’re finally getting to see it happen.

Thanks! I just might!