Actually, 1 in 120 people has Celiac disease (which is an autoimmune disorder), so just under 1% of the population. And that statistic comes from long before the gluten-free trendiness. My mom was diagnosed 34 years ago, which means I have a higher risk because there’s a genetic component. So I started doing reading…

Maybe start with a shandy? Half beer, half lemonade, all delicious, perfect for summer. Works best with a beer that already has citrus notes, like Blue Moon.

Knowing which series you’re talking about, I’d say the repeated sexual assault of another character by a sibling would be a bigger issue with me recommending the show to others. It is one of my favorite shows, and I appreciate that it handles such issues without trying to titillate the viewer, but it definitely isn’t…

Exact same boat as you. I’m down to Glossybox being my only beauty box, but missed Ipsy this month!

She stated before it was a two-person job and that the black woman doing the actual flag removal with her friend/white ally on the ground was a more powerful statement (than vice versa, I believe).

My friends go to an Episcopalian church in Los Angeles and say that gay men make up a significant portion if not the majority of the congregation. One of said friends was baptised in that very church by an openly lesbian bishop. I’ve known a number of people over the years who were both queer and religious. Not…

It’sfunny because I’ve always been a hardcore bargain hunter and clothing swapper, but I’ve never done much thrifting. Need to do some investigating to see what shops in Los Angeles are worth checking out. Any tips for newbie thrifters?

It would definitely be great to see collected volumes for the different stories in print.

I know for the Kickstarter, there was a retailer option for shops to sell subscription cards for the digital issues. Not sure if that’s still an option, but I’d check their website/contact them if you’re interested.

Even in comics itself, it’s pretty common for writers to get gigs on books/characters they aren’t super familiar with. As long as you’re willing to do the research and can find something you love about the character, it shouldn’t be an issue. I’d say the same goes for a superhero movie director. Sometimes an…

Batman has a ton. Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, Talia, Ventriloquist, Joker’s Daughter, Roxy Rocket, etc etc etc

$200-$400 is a lot, yes, but the $20-$30 purses at Target last MAYBE 6 months, in my experience. I’d rather spend a little more (like getting a nice Fossil on sale for $60-$80) and know it will last a lot longer and in the end, cost less per usage.

But females are STRONG as HELL!

That college looks a lot like Sunnydale High.

When I was a kid working at Burger King, I dropped a fry basket fresh out of the oil on my hand. Luckily, the contact point was only pea-sized, but the burn was bad enough that the skin immediately turned white and fell off. Hurt like HELL. They told me to get back to work when I reported it but in retrospect, sounds…

The Jenna Discs have been discontinued (which is why I found a good deal on them!)

I actually just eBayed a pair of the 150th anniversary engineers... I have a pair of the 8R in black and they feel like they've stretched out to be too wide since I started wearing them (narrow feet) and I didn't want to take the chance on the super expensive boots.

Repeat purchase: Frye boots. I can't keep myself from buying them when I see them for a good deal. I recently eBayed a bunch of pairs. And then I bought more. :(

Good to know! The Birchbox boxes are cute and I've saved most of them, but the small size is a bit awkward in terms of actual usefulness.

As someone who has subscribed to both Ipsy and Birchbox for a while, your post convinced me to cancel Birchbox and give Glossybox a try. If I like it enough, I may cancel Ipsy too. Although I love the new makeup bag each month!