OK. I admit, I live in Houston. Our winters are a bit less rough than than in Chicago.

Not my current Elantra or the one that preceded it.

You cannot imagine how much I appreciate the time and effort you put into your analysis.

Bamboo? I thought it was eucalyptus leaves.

Oh. Ya learn something every day. Thanks.

Black people cannot be racist.

made specifically to toss in a pot of boiling water

Teal Swan? Somebody’s got a wild poultry fetish.

How nuance of reply do you expect to receive for writing ‘Blow it out your ass.’?

I do, too. I learn quite a bit from reading the articles and responses. But some of what is published by the editors and some of what is contributed by the people posting is simply racist. And The Root makes itself a safe space for that kind of racism.

Well, I’ll listen to anyone. Then I’ll judge what you said by its merits.

Ah, The Root — aka, Black people in denial about their own racism.

Agreed. My mom is a white woman, as is my sister, and as is my ex-wife. None of them would — in any way — agree with or support what Rosanne tweeted. But hey, it’s fun to color all people with the same brush (as long as the paint is white).

In my soul.

You bet! I’m making the ice cream tomorrow morning.

Almost. Indiana residents are exactly the hick-rubes stereotypes suggest. They would drink horse piss and ask for more.

Really? Shit.

Thanks for mentioning the peach milkshake. I’ve never had one there, but I do have a blender, fresh peaches, and vanilla beans at home. A quick stop at the store on my way home, and will have the ingredients to whip up a couple of those, this weekend. And I have a really good peach liqueur as well, so...The weekend…

Personally, I dislike their sandwiches, because the bun is made of a cotton-shaving cream substrate. No flavor, spongy — the Wonder Bread of buns.