No, the sliding doors are the selling point. They are exactly the distinguishing feature that caused me to buy an AWD van over a 3-row CUV.

The purpose of this vehicle is to offer a compromise to the “Van or CUV” debate that is happening in 90% of all American households who have 2 or more children and are shopping for a new vehicle. I am the target demo for this thing, and I want it so bad.

We just took the minivan plunge, and I love it in a lot of ways. Cavernous cargo area, love the sliding doors, but I also actually do things that requires some ground clearance and some kind of AWD. I have another vehicle for that, but if the production version of this actually seats 7 and can tow 5000 lbs, it would…

To be clear, I’m not in a hip bustling coastal metropolis or anything. But you’re probably right that those are places that my preferences and professional skills would probably keep me away from.

To add on to the topic of Epi Pen costs, most people don’t realize that using an Epi Pen also requires a 911 call, an ambulance ride, and a trip to the ER. It’s not just like taking an expensive Benedryl.

Woa woa woa. I think the real story here is where are you finding a modest house for $135,000. Certainly not in my part of the world.

WHEN WILL THE WORLD CUT A CONVENTIONALLY ATTRACTIVE WHITE BOND WOMAN A BREAK?!

I had an Aussie coworker until recently (she returned to her homeland) who gave me the tip to break up the trip with a 1 or 2 day mini trip in Hawaii. Assuming that if you’re going as far as Australia your doing it for a few weeks anyway. Seemed like reasonable advice.

This makes me sweaty and anxious just thinking about it.

Those things are in no way directly related in terms of technical development.

Batteries aren’t the only storage technology. Use energy to pump water uphill to a reservoir or into a water tanks that would fit right in with a wind farm. Release water to run hydro turbines as needed.

Except that actually approving, building, and certifying a nuke plant takes 20 years, so is is not a viable option. Focusing on overbuilding renewables and associated storage actually makes more sense for time and economics.

Bernie Sanders is me, high, in 2003, except he’s running for president and people kind of listen to him. I love this guy’s chutzpah.

There is a town in central Utah called Beaver. Most of the economy of the town revolves around a similar business model. “I Love Beaver” merch for everyone!

Whoah. I’ve literally never heard of that rule. I also haven’t played Monopoly since 1993.

Second generation Subaru Forester. I’d sell her mine, but I just had the head gaskets done so I’m in it for at least 5 more years.

Shopped or no, I definitely saw this truck’s twin in rural Utah last week.

Remember how subtle, sophisticated, and eye-catching gold trim was in the 90s?

(insert Simpsons “Wildcats” clip from 199X when the Simpsons were good). (Also insert hot take about the Simpsons not being good anymore.)

I work at U of U Health and I heard about this when it happened, but somehow didn’t connect the name even though I’m a pretty regular reader. Anyway, glad to hear you’re on the mend but very sorry to hear it’s been/continues to be such a slog.