I think it depends on where you live. My biggest complaint about PCPs in my current city is that I can’t get in quickly, even after seeing her for upwards of 3 years. It’s the function of living in a densely populated city. When I can get in to see her within a reasonable time, it’s fantastic--she called in a…

The most brilliant situation ever was when my PCP specialized in endocrinology. He was THE BEST. I haven’t been able to find that combination with my particular insurance since I changed jobs and therefore providers.

Mary, Sue, and Mel were the best. The Best. But I do adore getting to know the bakers. Even if it’s different now, it’s been nice to keep up that vibe of celebrating such insanely amazing bakes.

GBBO has already been calendared as a post mid-terms therapy, whatever the results. I continue to be a hero to my friends for scooping news of newly available seasons.

So true. And I’m even more indignant about lame lawyers not getting to the polls. Talk about having both the resources to understand voting options yet not the motivation to vote absentee/early if election day schedules are too complicated (which is what I’ve done when I though I had to be in court on election day).

Reminds me of this gem from a while back. I heard her telling this story and it was crazy having a Supreme Court justice call you out while you’re trying to do your job. It’s not like she snuck in.

Not the mention the entire function of amicus briefs. Amici, whatever.

I meant problem-free in terms of the actual administration of the poll. But yes you’re definitely right, although I imagine the situation is probably more complicated for people in poverty. Professionals like doctors and lawyers have more options and leverage, as ridiculous as that is that it has to be used to vote,…

But, according to the ACLU’s Ebenstein, voters shouldn’t be too worried about harassment or intimidation at the polls. “It’s not common,” she says.

You’re doing it right.

I wasn’t big into Halloween as a kid either. I’m still not, but I do appreciate costuming and cosplay and paganism so I’m cool with it. I’ll take Halloween over a Jesus-y or faux-patriotic holiday any day.

All joking aside, I’m in this camp. I don’t hate holidays or begrudge anyone their celebration, but I don’t care about them.*

TOTALLY.

Oh now you’ve done it. Next thing, you’ll want to throw in some licorice. BARF!

The Meghan Markle Duchess Meghan one is hilarious—it’s basically the costume for someone who does not want to do blackface but they want to make sure you get it.

I hate the tone of it, as if there’s something noble being done here to give voice to apathetic voters and voters who face real challenges from being targeted by those trying to suppress their vote. It’s not. It’s condescending and disingenuous, practically begging people to mock the subjects it claims to want to…

It’s a shame. And counterproductive. Yet again, they do the subjects of the issue they’re covering a disservice with such off-the-mark reporting.

I’ll line up for that. This article is so irresponsible. My immediate response was “Splinter, do better. Like a lot better.”

I think you’re right that some of those issues are a function of voter suppression and poverty that plagues underserved people. Running inspiring, accessible campaigns is only a discrete part of that equation—it’s not the answer to everything. There’s the work to support voter education, resources, advocacy, and…

I almost don’t want to waste time caring about this because it’s so blatantly unconstitutional. But looking forward to laughing at the hot takes from “originalists”* and “textualists”* to explain this nonsense.