I mean, there is rum of a quality that it can be sipped like whiskey instead of solely being used in cocktails; Mount Gay Black Label, for instance (it’s from Barbados, and it’s delightful). But do I believe that someone like Hiram--who is shady as fuck--cares enough about quality to create that kind of rum? No, I do…

I’m just so disappointed that this article didn’t begin “Avril Lavigne isn’t dead--she’s born again.” It was RIGHT THERE! 

The original trial charge was murder one. After the mistrial, the prosecution offered two years + time served if he pled for manslaughter. 

I’m just so glad that the TV show looks to be as good as I hoped. The comic book was amazing, and I cannot WAIT for this to drop! 

Making your bones (broth): the Riverdale cookbook! 

It’s an even better name than Shankshaw, and even more believable than a 16-year-old being threatened with juvie for murder one (like he wouldn’t have been tried as an adult—he’s white, but he’s not that white). 

Now that everyone’s a Serpent, what is even the point of them? 

FP with glasses is Peak Zaddy and I am absolutely here for it. 

I just want to put this out there: FUCK Steven. If the house eats him, I won’t even be sorry. The massive arrogance it takes to lie to your wife for years (years!) about your vasectomy, to gaslight her torment about being unable to have kids, because you think it’s easier than saying “I don’t ever want biological…

My mom loves Eileen Fisher! It’s the ultimate Stylish Mom Brand.

It was! I fully intend to make it again soon, probably for guests. 

Croissant French toast sounds like a beautiful thing--you should be commended for your discernment.

What is choko?

Oh, that’s smart! 

Ooh, this is an excellent idea. 

That’s totally fair. Is there anything you could plan for when she goes home, so you feel like your weekend is somewhat salvaged?

Ooh, that’s an excellent idea. I will probably do that! 

Bangladesh--I’ll be there for two years (Foreign Service). 

The apple cider caramels are a delight. Apparently, the chocolates are made next to a cider place in Vermont. I bought them last night at a book store I go to; they do wine tastings once a month and I brought a pie. I ended up buying the chocolates and a copy of the new Sabrina comic, plus they sent me home with one…

DOUBLE BALCONIES?! That’s fucking amazing. I’m in corporate housing until next summer when I move to my overseas posting, but it has a balcony and I am cherishing it. Drank tea out there this morning while listening to Beirut and reading a fantasy novel. They are a real source of joy.