Look I don't know how weather works but I'm starting to understand why every year Chicagoans swear "this will be a bad winter" cuz after several years of mild winter you feel like there can't be another... Right?

Especially if you have any plans to go to a conference/convention/big gathering! You make yourself and others safe! How's the time so that your protection is up before the holiday season

(Also get your covid jab)

Happy government shutdown eve to all who celebrate/commiserate

Make a band singular: the smashed pumpkin

There are a lot of sources of toxic elements in the diet, and it's worth being mindful of. The FDA publishes surveys of elements in food across the US, which is freely available

Also FYI washing rice does little to remove arsenic. Long soaking, however, does have a significant effect

Check out the latest Peace Island Patreon update - if you like what we are doing, consider becoming a backer - we're just a couple of weeks from Beta!

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We love the "warm enough to turn off heat, but not warm enough for the building to turn on AC" time of year don't we folks

Look I've been playing a lot of ttrpg and it definitely has nothing to do with wanting to be in a different universe

Let’s talk about Direct File.

It’s a free, easy way for people to file their taxes directly online with IRS.

You keep your tax refund — rather than paying $150 to a sleazy tax prep company.

It’s more efficient!

But these Republicans want you to keep wasting money on TurboTax.

Finally made the jump from the bad place and am so delighted to see a thriving community here 🙂