Mom-Ra, Queen of Unfinished Tasks
@epukane.bsky.social
ProgLib WW living on a blue island surrounded by a vast red sea. Wife of a multiple myeloma patient. ADHD. Past childbearing age but furious on behalf of those who aren’t. I’m one of the LGBTQIA+ family & try to be a good ally to the rest. Owned by cats.
I loved it, but since obviously you don’t know my taste I will say that I watched it based on a good review at RogerEbert.com. Also the original play (both starred Lois Smith in the lead) won a Pulitzer.
Movie reviews and ratings by Film Critic Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
Movie reviews and ratings by Film Critic Roger Ebert | Roger Ebert
RogerEbert.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:42 AM
I loved it, but since obviously you don’t know my taste I will say that I watched it based on a good review at RogerEbert.com. Also the original play (both starred Lois Smith in the lead) won a Pulitzer.
Yes, half-and-half is purple and 1/2% is more of a magenta. I actually had to look that one up because we seldom buy half-and-half in large quantities, so it’s in a carton or bottle for us.
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Yes, half-and-half is purple and 1/2% is more of a magenta. I actually had to look that one up because we seldom buy half-and-half in large quantities, so it’s in a carton or bottle for us.
I’ve made this many times, it’s excellent! I once served it with whipped cream flavored with Chambord and we all ate enough to regret it, thereby proving @scalzi.com right.
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 AM
I’ve made this many times, it’s excellent! I once served it with whipped cream flavored with Chambord and we all ate enough to regret it, thereby proving @scalzi.com right.
One year my mother, who doesn’t eat sweet potatoes, made them for us. Canned yams in syrup, undrained, mashed into a casserole, topped with crushed pecans and marshmallows. Bad enough but she forgot to buy marshmallows so used some leftover fruit-flavored ones. It was not Good Eats.
November 25, 2025 at 8:05 AM
One year my mother, who doesn’t eat sweet potatoes, made them for us. Canned yams in syrup, undrained, mashed into a casserole, topped with crushed pecans and marshmallows. Bad enough but she forgot to buy marshmallows so used some leftover fruit-flavored ones. It was not Good Eats.
We used to have a cat who loved to sit on the side of the bathtub and drink the warm water. We said it was her people soup. I bet Scarlet would have loved a soup bomb in the bath.
November 25, 2025 at 7:58 AM
We used to have a cat who loved to sit on the side of the bathtub and drink the warm water. We said it was her people soup. I bet Scarlet would have loved a soup bomb in the bath.
Now we have a new tradition. We have never gone to their place for Thanksgiving again and every year since THAT’s what I’m thankful for. 4/4
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Now we have a new tradition. We have never gone to their place for Thanksgiving again and every year since THAT’s what I’m thankful for. 4/4
frozen pumpkin pie my dad loves. Except Dad has always disliked pumpkin pie and only chokes down a tiny sliver (with a lot of vanilla ice cream) to make Mom happy. We never ate pumpkin pie when I was a kid but somehow once we were grown it had become a longstanding family tradition.
3/4
3/4
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
frozen pumpkin pie my dad loves. Except Dad has always disliked pumpkin pie and only chokes down a tiny sliver (with a lot of vanilla ice cream) to make Mom happy. We never ate pumpkin pie when I was a kid but somehow once we were grown it had become a longstanding family tradition.
3/4
3/4
anyone to help in any meaningful way. Everything is canned/boxed and yet it still takes about 6 hours to make the whole meal. Plus, the turkey is always desiccated, er, “cooked thoroughly to be safe”.
I’m an accomplished baker but I’m forbidden to bring any desserts because she always buys the
2/4
I’m an accomplished baker but I’m forbidden to bring any desserts because she always buys the
2/4
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
anyone to help in any meaningful way. Everything is canned/boxed and yet it still takes about 6 hours to make the whole meal. Plus, the turkey is always desiccated, er, “cooked thoroughly to be safe”.
I’m an accomplished baker but I’m forbidden to bring any desserts because she always buys the
2/4
I’m an accomplished baker but I’m forbidden to bring any desserts because she always buys the
2/4
9 yrs ago my spouse was diagnosed w cancer. That first fall he was miserable, sick from chemo and in pain from PN, so we told my mom we wouldn’t be coming for Thanksgiving.
It was our best Tday ever.
My mother is an indifferent cook at best and likes to complain constantly while not allowing
1/4
It was our best Tday ever.
My mother is an indifferent cook at best and likes to complain constantly while not allowing
1/4
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 AM
9 yrs ago my spouse was diagnosed w cancer. That first fall he was miserable, sick from chemo and in pain from PN, so we told my mom we wouldn’t be coming for Thanksgiving.
It was our best Tday ever.
My mother is an indifferent cook at best and likes to complain constantly while not allowing
1/4
It was our best Tday ever.
My mother is an indifferent cook at best and likes to complain constantly while not allowing
1/4
Did you see he started a new series this month and starts with roasting a turkey? It’s on YouTube.
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Did you see he started a new series this month and starts with roasting a turkey? It’s on YouTube.
I’m often struck by this fact when watching @tastinghistory.bsky.social. Max often comments how in De Re Coquinaria or other historical cookbooks that you have to interpret because the basic instructions weren’t written down. But it’s like that NOW too!
November 25, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I’m often struck by this fact when watching @tastinghistory.bsky.social. Max often comments how in De Re Coquinaria or other historical cookbooks that you have to interpret because the basic instructions weren’t written down. But it’s like that NOW too!
It’s what she was hired for.
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 AM
It’s what she was hired for.
Nope, whole is red and skim is blue. And 1/2% (my preference) is purple.
I’m a former Kroger dairy stocker.
I’m a former Kroger dairy stocker.
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Nope, whole is red and skim is blue. And 1/2% (my preference) is purple.
I’m a former Kroger dairy stocker.
I’m a former Kroger dairy stocker.
Yep. Good catch!
November 24, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Yep. Good catch!
I hear you. My mother is a firm believer that you must cook meat “thoroughly” but ham gets a pass because it’s already cooked. I’m not a big ham fan but it saved many a holiday dinner for me.
November 24, 2025 at 11:48 PM
I hear you. My mother is a firm believer that you must cook meat “thoroughly” but ham gets a pass because it’s already cooked. I’m not a big ham fan but it saved many a holiday dinner for me.
It’s already roasted quite a few people. Literally.
November 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
It’s already roasted quite a few people. Literally.
Axl Rose. He wrote a whole song about it.
November 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Axl Rose. He wrote a whole song about it.
Marilyn Chambers recommends lots of spit.
November 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Marilyn Chambers recommends lots of spit.
I play this every year for my daughter on her birthday. She hates it. 😈
November 22, 2025 at 3:58 AM
I play this every year for my daughter on her birthday. She hates it. 😈
All the best people do.
November 22, 2025 at 3:53 AM
All the best people do.
Only if it’s a “how-to” seminar.
November 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM
Only if it’s a “how-to” seminar.
Thanks, Cat. We’re not there yet (you’d think after doing this dance twice before I’d know the dates would fluctuate wildly) but I just mentioned it to him and he replied, “Y’know, I have some pears in the fridge right now…” I think we can assume it’s a success.
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Thanks, Cat. We’re not there yet (you’d think after doing this dance twice before I’d know the dates would fluctuate wildly) but I just mentioned it to him and he replied, “Y’know, I have some pears in the fridge right now…” I think we can assume it’s a success.
I absolutely agree.
November 21, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I absolutely agree.
Oh, I hope so! I hope he’s pants-shittingly terrified at what he’s chosen to align himself with. He bought the ticket (or more accurately Peter Thiel bought it and him) so now he has to ride the ride.
November 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Oh, I hope so! I hope he’s pants-shittingly terrified at what he’s chosen to align himself with. He bought the ticket (or more accurately Peter Thiel bought it and him) so now he has to ride the ride.
He THINKS they will. But if he causes them the slightest bit of inconvenience, never mind trouble, they’ll toss him under the nearest bus.
November 21, 2025 at 12:40 AM
He THINKS they will. But if he causes them the slightest bit of inconvenience, never mind trouble, they’ll toss him under the nearest bus.