Do you live in Illinois, and have you recently posted about this on Next Door? This is being debated right now.

Ugh, I know what you mean. I heard someone say that kids born in 2000 are heading to college next year and I was just...flabbergasted. How am I, at 43, both young and old at the same time. I feel like Schroedinger’s crone—both young and old until I look in the mirror.

I worked in pharma advertising, and the last product launch I either on was for a new antibiotic. The marketing plan took into account the projected date it would become resistant and maximized profits across human and veterinarian channels to compensate.

Ouch! I hope you have a speedy recovery.

I’m so sorry. Come back and vent, wallow, or ask for support as often as you need.

They’re so good. And honestly, I’m sure you can find a work around for the caramelized onion flavor without the texture.

It’s a sign of the times that I’m simply grateful that you used “another woman” in your headline and no other qualifiers. That’s really good to see. This woman sounds amazing.

That’s actually a delicious way of making potatoes. This is also amazing:

I gotcha! Yeah, I think that’s a very safe approach. Stores like Target, Walmart, and other mass market options have lots of great stuff, especially for teens, that are fun and not focused just on aging or acne, which are sure to make her self-conscious. She’ll be thrilled you’re getting her something special, I’m…

Ummmmm, what do you think skin care products are? Cleansers, toners, and sun screens ARE skin care products, and part of what I mentioned, and it’s good to get teens thinking about skin care, and not just punishing their skin for having pimples and blackheads. I get what you’re saying, I think, which is that you don’t…

I’m an agnostic, but all I can really say is, Man, bless you. I hope everything goes well, both now and in the long term. Do NOT, whatever you do, let her hoard while living with you. It will be hard, bit stick to it.

That’s also a great she to discover quality skin care, so consider sheet masks and lotions and potions. They can feel sophisticated and grown up, without crossing into the makeup category. You can find some great things at Sephora and Ulta, but also Target and similar stores, too.

I have nothing to say except I’m so sorry.

I was hoping someone would bring this up! Glad you mentioned this. I like Jon Stewart a lot, but this is just part and parcel of his problematic reaction to his own willful blindness.

Please don’t say the women accused him of pursuing them “romantically.” Nothing romantic about it. Sexually. Sure. Inappropriately? Yes.

Well, I had serious medical problems all year and needed a hysterectomy, but it turned out not to be cancer, so I consider that a win! Also, I got a promotion and love what I’m doing now, after years of feeling like I was stagnating.

I subscribed to Play by Sephora this week. Looks like I’ll get my first box in a few weeks? I don’t know, I find their website weirdly inscrutable on the subject. I’m kinda excited. Kinda wondering if I’m crazy for peeking down the rabbit hole.

Yes, that’s one of the craziest things and it gets me shrieking every time!

The oils are straight up dangerous. I make soap as a nerd hobby, and I study the rules for safe application/usage rates very carefully. There are only a couple that are safe for application undiluted, and none should be used on infants. Few should be used on kids, even diluted. The MLM eo companies are going to be in…

I have one Sarah and it’s so comfy. I have basically forgotten what real clothes feel like, but I’m pretty picky about what I buy. I think this dress and the leggings work, and they’re easy to care for. But I did go overboard and buy way more than I ever planned on. I’m done now, thank goodness.