Okay, paddy, 1) it’s optional. 2) the money goes to a REAL charity. And 3) you seem to be using a ‘bright shiny object’ and ignoring the reality of wage discrimination.

And I remember a story on NPR where two of their employees were fired cuz they wanted to get married (not a gay couple), and evidently it is - or at least was - against the rules.

Thus says a guy....

And let’s not forget those natural things like venom...

I don’t know about you, but the thought of breathing salt is not appetizing...

And exercises his thumbs by tweeting.

Not much of a fisherman if he has to scuba dive and spearfish an effing pike. What a loser.

Papa Murphy’s. YOU cook them (for Cthulhu’s sake, spend for a pizza stone and let it live in your oven all the time) and they are not spendy.

Try bulk spices. They effing cheaper, and you don’t have to worry your pretty little head about them if they “go bad”.

But you don’t do them ALL the time. Many of the ingredients are in your fridge/cupboard/pantry and you pick up a couple of things at a store.

Read about what it’s like for their employees putting together these packages. I would NOT trust them. It ain’t pretty.

We just bought a Zodiac. We could tow you wherever you want (within reason - it’s a small inflatable Zodiac).

One question: Why are they called “arcs”?

A chance of $$$$, I guess.

Also, in many parts of the country, raccoons can have a rabies problem. Does the landlord *really* want to deal with that possibility?

Don’t any of these people watch Judge Judy?

People I know bought a house in a development with a covenant that clearly stated (even though I don’t agree with this) that there were strict rules about house paint colors. They they painted their house yellow and purple (wtf?) cuz 1st Amendment!!!!1111!!

She definitely was influential in the publishing business. When I worked at a bookstore, my boss had great stories about her.

Please, new owners, get some weight off of that kitty, but NOT QUICKLY. Hugs and snuggles to Mr. Handsome.

I posted our cat’s photo earlier, but I don’t see it. So here it is again. This is the guy who trekked up to his original owners’ house 1000' elevation gain through forest and 4 miles away cuz he didn’t understand why he was “abandoned”. (He wasn’t - original owners died and had health issues (husband & wife) and his…