I haven’t seen it yet, but I definitely want to. The sexual assault and cover-up by the Church is horrifying, and I’m really interested in how that story went public. Glad to hear the movie is well done.

“...the biggest mistake TV shows make is to stick with a vision when the series has moved into something very different than it was (aka How I Met Your Mother).”

I always got the impression that they both were people who were in love with impressive stuff and New York City, so they worked well together. Aidan was great, but I never got the sense that he and Carrie wanted the same stuff long-term. Even if Big didn’t exist, I think Aidan and Carrie would have run into a ton of…

I never liked Big either, but he and Carrie felt right together.

Thank you for that lovely thought. I sincerely hope that’s the case, and that Rickman’s family and loved ones can find peace as well.

I’m sorry you’re feeling so bad. I was in a similar situation a couple of years ago, and was crying every day, feeling a weight on my chest and getting random vertigo, etc. And at the time, it felt like I was trapped and that this was the way life was going to be forever. Even if it feels like that now, please know…

That was basically my 2014. Major hugs, and glad things are getting better.

Look at the fuzzy baby!!! Agreed with everyone who’s said give her time and let her approach you/the house in her own way. It helps to give her a safe space, which it seems like you have, and she can explore from there. If she’s timid, less noise/activity around your home is recommended until she’s a little more…

The other night I had a dream that I was doing some kind of scene with Samira Wiley, Danielle Brooks, and Adrienne C. Moore (Poussey, Taystee, and Black Cindy from Orange is the New Black). The whole time I was like “oh, shit, I am way outmatched, they’re gonna find out I’m shit so fast.” I also have no acting…

I didn’t expect to be swayed by a sorority recruitment video, but that dog looks pretty awesome.

That lady has Anne Shirley-levels of enthusiasm for puffed sleeves.

Kindergarten tends to be for slightly older kids—like 5-years-olds. I’d say this is more like a super early preschool program.

Thank you for all the info, and man, that last point is so sad. Here’s hoping that these stories and stats mean that more people want to get real resources to the people who desperately need it.

Ugh, that’s awful.

I have no background public health issues, but “63 percent increase in opioid-related overdoses from 2012 to 2014” sounds like a major spike. What causes something like this?

Agreed. Not giving your kid all the fancy tech until they’re in high school and making sure they pick up after themselves is totally understandable. But enforcing your major food control issues on your kids is damaging in so many ways.

My office did paint night as a group activity, and it turned out really well—low pressure, plenty of wine, and we all got to make fun of our own limited painting abilities. I can totally see why it’s a successful business model, and why it’s been on the rise along with coloring books for adults. Even if you have no…

I went to a friend’s bachelorette party that was a boxed murder mystery game at someone’s apartment. I’d take paint party over that awkwardness any day.

I can’t even comprehend what it must be like to be Aretha Franklin and know that you can go out on every stage, with any other performers, and OWN THIS. The lady is peerless.

I’d rather hear her say that, frankly. This whole “Inside there’s a skinny person trying to escape from all this weight” talk feels gross to me.