Now that the political climate brings about a lot of WTF-ness, I can’t help but look back at totalitarian regimes/dictatorships and wonder how in the everloving fuck did this happen? How did people allow it to happen? I know there are contextual reasons etc, and in the case of pre-WW2 Germany I went deep into them out…

I always recommend Uniqlo. Their clothes are simple, last a long time and there are lots of options. They’re offering free shipping for the holiday, you should check them out.

Wow, finishing stuff is impressive! I have nothing to report, my face is breaking out and I’m trying to fight it by applying the Aztec clay + apple cider vinegar every day. Let’s see what happens.

Oh man, I hate that. Only those fancy dog bakeries (???) offer samples but their food costs an arm and a leg. I wasted some food when I was trying to find something that Amy liked and tolerated (she throws up a storm, no one knows why). Yes, dog food companies, offer samples!

Wow, will certainly check this out, it’s right up my alley. I’m still neck deep in the Civil War: a History Podcast. They’re very thorough (so each battle is comprised of seeeeveral episodes) and I haven’t been listening as frequently (must start knitting again!) but I really like it.

Life is short, and if you don’t mind the bureaucracy and any initial weirdness looking at your new name, go forth and change it!

Amy and a hoodie before the walk:

I have no tips. I wake up, look at my phone notifications and that reminds me the world is a shitty place. Last night I saw a large picture of Cheetolini and I was suddenly overcome by a desire to stuff my face with chocolate, like a pavlovian reflex. Things are not okay.

Cannot relate. I’ve been married for 12 years and not once have I had the desire to change my name. A friend of mine is going through a divorce she absolutely doesn’t agree to and I can’t imagine how painful it’s going to be to change back her name.

The overall peppy-ditzy-basic-bitch tone of this series is proof of Kate’s talent. Kate, I didn’t know you had it in you. I always laugh and get a slight headache every time I read this column. And also:

Only in relation to her Twitter feud with basket case Susan Sarandon.

Yeah I know, but pretending to not know people is basically her job by now.

Mariah Carey?

I’m sure his talents would be useful in a multitude of settings, not to mention his practical experience (elderly outreach would be perfect!).

His stellar résumé is enough to land him a job as Surgeon General in the new administration.

Now you’ll always look at that tile and feel bummed out because of fucking Ed Sheeran. And tile is forever.

I consider a personal attack when people say he’s doing “interesting, innovative music” - and I’ve read this here from more than one commenter. Like, have you been living in a cave and deprived of music your whole life? THIS is innovative to you? *facepalm*

Self-righteousness? Bad acting?