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Negativity and hope, locked in an eternal struggle featuring titty twisters.

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todas las cosas en toda parte al mismo tiempo rone 4/10 '22

Everything Everywhere All At Once is absolutely amazing.  We braved going to the theater for the first time since "Parasite" and it was more than worth it.

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4/10 '22 4 Comments
From the moment I first saw the trailer, I’ve been wanting to see it. I can’t wait!!
Anne Mollo
We loved it too.
Thomas Boutell
Yeah - I thought it looked pretty good based solely on the trailer. Glad to hear it gets such rave review!
Matt Lichtenwalner
This could actually get me to a movie theater.
Jill "xtingu" Knapp
 
 
 

d.a.r.e. to get your ass out of bed rone 2/7 '22

Earlier this week, my calf cramped as i was waking up and i couldn't get it to release while remaining in bed, so i got out of bed to stand on that foot and force it to relax.  Unfortunately, i declared victory too soon and it kicked back, tipping me to the side and knocking me on my ass, much to Kim's concern, but i was unhurt.  By this point, my adrenalin had kicked in hard and, after finally putting an end to the cramp, i was awake and sweating.  After that, i headed to the toilet and, as i finished up, i felt quite ill as i felt the adrenalin rush recede.  I staggered back to bed and lay there nauseous and shivering, breathing shallowly until the feeling passed.

Anyway, don't do drugs, kids, because the comedown is a doozy.

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2/7 '22 4 Comments
Ooooouuuuucccchhhh.

Glad you’re okay.
Anne Mollo
Solidarity.
Lindsay Harris Friel
Ow ow ow ow ow!

My mom used to get raging leg cramps that would wake her up, and she'd be crying and screaming-- it was awful. Apparently I've inherited some of this from her, too. No fun.

Someone recommended some weird topical concoction made of apple cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and something else. It screams "snake oil," right down to the Comic Sans on the label... but holy mother of crap, it reaaaalllly works.

I don't know how, and if it's the power of placebo I don't care-- the relief is real and takes maybe 60 seconds max. The bottle says you can dab it on with a washcloth or cotton ball, you can splash it on Jean Naté style, or you can even drink it (!). I put it in a spray bottle which is easiest IMHO.

Here's a link if you're interested. Caleb Treeze Organic Farms Stops Leg & Foot Cramps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TC661O

You will smell like a salad, but it really works.
Jill "xtingu" Knapp
SOLD plus one extra bottle for my mom.

Here’s an old wives’ tale that may be a useful data point. My mom’s friends apparently swear by taking a shot of warm water mixed with French’s Yellow Mustard, and no other brand will do. They claim that the turmeric and mustard powder prevents leg cramps.

I don’t believe it, but turmeric and black pepper might be helpful. YMMV, obviously.
Lindsay Harris Friel
 

the decay of desire rone 11/4 '21

It feels like aging is discovering which things that you used to do for fun are no longer enjoyable. 

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11/4 '21 9 Comments
What did you discover?
Anne Mollo
So far, watching hockey/football/baseball, playing soccer, collecting comic books, attending music concerts, doing wine tourism...

rone
Are you also at least discovering new things to enjoy?
Anne Mollo
Trying to. Nothing's sticking.

Oh, add role-playing games and technical conferences to the list.
rone
Oh, we're playing more board games now. That's fun.
rone
Shhh, ignorance is bliss.
Kevin Schnitzius
Ooooof. Sorry to hear this man. [Makes a note to do all the things he enjoys this year, just in case they are meh next year]
Thomas Boutell
I think Baryshnikov said something along the lines of "everything you do after age 40 is damage control."
Lindsay Harris Friel
“What I used to do all night, now it takes me all night to do.”

CM Adams
 
 

what time is it, kids? rone 3/23 '21

It's Rancho Gordo time!

In the background: dehydrated sweet potatoes and collards.

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3/23 '21 5 Comments
Looks lovely.
Thomas Boutell
As in the Rancho Gordo heirloom beans people? I'd love to give them a try sometime. Which variety do you favor?
Michele Grant
All of them? The above are Buckeye and White Navy. The Ayocote Morado are good, too, but they're out now. Of the ones available now, i recommend the Pinquito, Alubia Blanca, and Flageolet. https://www.ranchogordo.com/collections/heirloom-beans
rone
Michele Grant
Eep.
rone
 

i'm the cheesiest rone 2/27 '21

Yesterday was our 25th date-iversary.

Also, for the first time, i made cheese as part of a work social event.

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2/27 '21 11 Comments
Happy Kimsday!
Thomas Boutell
How did it taste?

Today I finally figured out what your avatar picture looks like.
“Adam Driver stats as Kimble’s brother, Fred Kimble, in KINDERGARTEN COP II: SECOND GRADE.”
Lindsay Harris Friel
It tastes like a less salty, tougher mozzarella. Or, if you've ever had queso de hoja in Ecuador, just like that.

The picture is from my daughter Rachel's wedding. I have no memory of what provoked my reaction.
rone
Oooh, neat! How long does it take? Is it cow milk? Someone got us a little mozzarella-making kit for Christmas nine-zillion years ago and I have yet to try it. Maybe this week, because that looks really cool.
Jill "xtingu" Knapp
They send you a refrigerated pack of curds. Then you basically just add salt and hot water and stretch it and fold it and squeeze it. If you start with milk, i guess you have to turn it into curds first.
rone
where does one get this? This looks like an excellent job skills activity for someone I know.
Lindsay Harris Friel
http://bigmozz.com/classes/
rone
This looks like fun, thanks!
Lindsay Harris Friel
"you're getting married???"
Lindsay Harris Friel
New and improved! The cheese of today!
nerdsholmferret
You are indeed the cheesiest.
Anne Mollo
 

look rone 2/12 '21

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2/12 '21 2 Comments
(George Takei voice) Ohmyyy.
Lindsay Harris Friel
Late to the party here, but hot daaamn. I have never heard of Venus Hum, but this is freakin' wonderful. She sounds like a goddamned adult woman, and boy oh boy is that refreshing. She's not doing the fake "hip singing" accent-- she's just singing (and singing well) no effects on her voice that I can tell.

When she flips into her higher register her voice reminds me of everything I loved about Tori Amos' early '90s era higher register.

Thank you for linking to this!
Jill "xtingu" Knapp
 

grift away / you can grift away rone 1/18 '21

Cease to be Prez, skipping my goodbyes
Fly Air Force One over the ocean
You think i've lost, but i'll skate away
On a wave of vain corruption
Wave of vain corruption
Wave of vain corruption
Way-ay-ay-ay-ave
Way-ay-ay-ay-ave

I've raked in cash, sold off some pardons
Checked out states with no extradition
And then i'll hide at Mar-a-Lago
On a wave of vain corruption
Wave of vain corruption
Wave of vain corruption
Way-ay-ay-ay-ave
Way-ay-ay-ay-ave

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1/18 '21 2 Comments
I AM UNE...SHAM VENAL LOSER...
CM Adams
Excellent.
Lindsay Harris Friel
 
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