I will nominate Behind The Curve. Never let it be said that I ridicule worldviews without knowing exactly what those worldviews are, no matter how asinine and ridiculous they seem on their surface, and continue to be no matter how far you dig. Also, the best examination of disconfirmation bias I’ve ever seen.

Note that Tabletopia, while great, means you need to know all the rules, since it won’t tell you what to do next. It’s literally a virtual copy of all the pieces of a board game. The games on Board Game Arena can be played even if you don’t know every single rule, since the interface won’t let you do anything you’re…

I do the same thing with red onions. Their skins are tougher than shallots’, but they’re still a pain. And their outer layer is usually similarly wrinkled, leathery and gross.

Due to being stuck at home, and the resulting combination of stress/ennui/drunkenness, we’ve been ordering takeout or delivery more than usual. Pretty much offsets all the savings from gas, insurance, gym, etc. I really enjoy cooking under normal circumstances, but I wish I had gotten better at meal planning before…

Be careful calling anything without guanciale, pecorino, and whole egg “carbonara”, unless you’re eager to argue with angry Italian foodies. They take carbonara way too seriously care deeply about tradition.

More like, “Now is not the time to use mechanical equipment without its accompanying safety features.”

Whatever you say, boss. I think I’ll decide how to maintain my vehicle. And clip oil coupons, and use my town’s oil disposal services. I’m probably biased, having had my vehicle, and my dad’s, fucked up by supposedly reputable lube shops. I pay half what the shop would charge, and I know I won’t forget to fill up the…

Whatever you say, boss. I think I’ll decide how to maintain my vehicle. And clip oil coupons, and use my town’s oil…

Oh no, 500 locations? Yeah, that’s impossible. I mean, Kroger has like 3000, and they offer pickup and delivery (and better selection btw), but I guess it’s more important that they retain their image. An image of a company that cares more about PR bullshit than community.

Huh, I know there’s not engine oil, in the same sense as in an ICE, but I guess I assumed there would still be some form of lubrication-related maintenance involved. Shows what I know.

Huh, I know there’s not engine oil, in the same sense as in an ICE, but I guess I assumed there would still be some…

You’re charging it wrong.

I already have a tool that pits and slices avocados pretty efficiently.

I already have a tool that pits and slices avocados pretty efficiently.

So...when it comes to making any kind of food or drink, many of the “rules” that get thrown around are completely arbitrary, and the thing you’re making will be just fine? Cool.

Subtle Art is the juvenile humblebragging manifesto of a profoundly un-self-aware rich douchebag. It’s the first book in a long time I almost didn’t finish. I’ll skip the sequel, thanks. Not holding out hope for much personal growth from that dude.

Subtle Art is the juvenile humblebragging manifesto of a profoundly un-self-aware rich douchebag. It’s the first…

Likewise, a surface disinfectant is not air freshener. I worked in an office where the secretary would occasionally release a noxious cloud of flower-scented Lysol into the air because of lingering food smells near her desk. I was a good 30 feet away, and my eyes were watering; I don’t know how she sat in the middle…

You and your wife live in separate houses, I see. Makes sense; I hear some distance can be helpful for long-term relationships.

Get lazy?

How long should you keep syrups before tossing? I am making more cocktails now than I ever have, but I still don’t get through a squeeze bottle’s worth of syrup in a week. And that’s just one bottle of simple syrup, much less a couple three different types. I’d imagine it depends on things like acid content, but do…

Nope. They need them more than I do. And you can only wear those once. The fabric masks I’m making now are reusable.

I think you can add, “if you can find them” to all the physical objects you might need, including certain food staples. Hoarding motherfuckers.

I prefer a tightly-fitting tin foil hat, but then, I’m a traditionalist.

I prefer a tightly-fitting tin foil hat, but then, I’m a traditionalist.