I’m not that far from Cleveland, so I’ve thought about going to protest, but I’m legit scared to be in that city while the convention is going on. The fact that there are cops EVERYWHERE does not give me comfort. So anyway, I admire your courage for two reasons: 1) safety, and 2) having to sit through the nightmare of…

But sure, I’ll bite. Did you read the article? Emotional labor is not a task, it’s caring-in-action. Sometimes it isn’t genuine caring but instead, the pretense of caring that greases society’s wheels. In the context of a marriage (which is what I think you’re talking about in your reply), it’s love-in-action. Taking…

The color change was likely caused by soil acidity, but somehow it’s still creeping me out.

Anyone who quotes The Muppets Christmas Carol is a winner in my book!

When it comes to IKEA, I prefer shopping online for this very reason!

Oh man, that sucks. I’ve been laid off a couple of times, and it really messes with your mind as you try to get your life back on track. My go-to in this situation is to substitute teach while I look for more permanent work. The pay isn’t great and the work is somehow both boring and challenging, but the paycheck is…

My sympathies on no sleep last night. I’m in the same boat, thanks to a comedy of errors between my doctor and the pharmacy yesterday. Yesterday was an epic tale of failure, which I would tell if it wasn’t so long and involved. Let’s just say that there are several people that I am NOT HAPPY WITH today, and that they…

I love this so much!

Same!

This is true in Indianapolis as well. Notice where the highway DOESN’T cut through the city? Interesting how that happens. (And yeah, if you were wondering, going north is a traffic nightmare.)

I have had the exact same moment of total confusion. I’m even 35!

I know! I was going nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! and feeling so disappointed in her, and then I realized they’re not the same person. Whew!

It’s true that the strength it takes to admit you have a problem, to decide to make a change, and to follow through are important in SO MANY areas of life. It’s been inspirational to me too, and I’m not an alcoholic either. But do I have unhealthy habits in my life/way of thinking? Oh yeah, definitely.

Congratulations! That is such a good idea.

Thanks a lot for saying that. It really shines a light on my own behavior—instead of protecting myself from disappointment if someone falls off the wagon, I should be celebrating with them when they stay sober. Their recovery is not about me. Truly, thanks for this reminder.

In my experience, the only people who cared if I wasn’t drinking were the people who wanted to make sure that I felt comfortable and had everything I needed. If I was drinking —a Coke— then that was OK. They didn’t care what I was drinking, they just wanted me to feel welcome. So going ahead and getting that seltzer…

You’re very brave to be so honest with yourself and to take action. I wish you all the best!

Pants candy defines what type of candy it is. Like lemon candy or cinnamon candy—this is candy from his pants pocket, so it’s pants candy. Or like how sometimes people have a jar of candy on their desk so it gets called desk candy or office candy.

Me reading this: “Daguerreotypes? Were people still doing that by 1902?” After some quick googling: “Nope.”

I had an extra surprise for a minute because I got Louise Linton and Laura Linney confused. Some quick googling has relieved my mind!