things ease up for you.
Now my youngest, 27, says she is grateful I asked them to think carefully about what they really needed now, what could wait for later, or to skip because it was overpriced for the amount of use, impact on the environment, and it was worthwhile to buy locally, etc.
Now my youngest, 27, says she is grateful I asked them to think carefully about what they really needed now, what could wait for later, or to skip because it was overpriced for the amount of use, impact on the environment, and it was worthwhile to buy locally, etc.
December 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
things ease up for you.
Now my youngest, 27, says she is grateful I asked them to think carefully about what they really needed now, what could wait for later, or to skip because it was overpriced for the amount of use, impact on the environment, and it was worthwhile to buy locally, etc.
Now my youngest, 27, says she is grateful I asked them to think carefully about what they really needed now, what could wait for later, or to skip because it was overpriced for the amount of use, impact on the environment, and it was worthwhile to buy locally, etc.
Helping my kids to learn to be savvy about being manipulated by advertising or peer pressure, wanting local stores, especially grocery, to be here in the future (instead of being driven out of town by a cheap mercenary chain).
All of that can be really hard in the moment and I hope
cont.
All of that can be really hard in the moment and I hope
cont.
December 16, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Helping my kids to learn to be savvy about being manipulated by advertising or peer pressure, wanting local stores, especially grocery, to be here in the future (instead of being driven out of town by a cheap mercenary chain).
All of that can be really hard in the moment and I hope
cont.
All of that can be really hard in the moment and I hope
cont.
Doing a pure version of a boycott, or shopping locally, etc, can be really difficult, especially with children, sometimes I shopped only based on price even if I had to hold my nose. That said, over the years I've had to take a hard look at my consumption, for a lot of reasons, plastics,
Cont.
Cont.
December 16, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Doing a pure version of a boycott, or shopping locally, etc, can be really difficult, especially with children, sometimes I shopped only based on price even if I had to hold my nose. That said, over the years I've had to take a hard look at my consumption, for a lot of reasons, plastics,
Cont.
Cont.
Clive Owen had some of the same traits in Monsieur Spade. A tough guy who could take care of himself, but thoughtful, observant, loved his wife. He could be friends and colleagues with women, and there was mutual respect
December 14, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Clive Owen had some of the same traits in Monsieur Spade. A tough guy who could take care of himself, but thoughtful, observant, loved his wife. He could be friends and colleagues with women, and there was mutual respect
Whatever you do, don't try to "square it up" after it starts setting! Says the family with an engineer in the house
December 14, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Whatever you do, don't try to "square it up" after it starts setting! Says the family with an engineer in the house
And, unlike a mortgage, property taxes go on forever. And also unlike most mortgages, they go up every year, even though the amount of increase is regulated, as long as you remain in that house
December 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
And, unlike a mortgage, property taxes go on forever. And also unlike most mortgages, they go up every year, even though the amount of increase is regulated, as long as you remain in that house
Switching professors midway through any course must be disruptive to the class. How is this not impacting the educational mission
December 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Switching professors midway through any course must be disruptive to the class. How is this not impacting the educational mission
And in Michigan, we have the infamous "pop up" property tax. Your property tax Increases are capped as long as you live in the house, but come uncapped when sold. Therefore your new home carries uncapped taxes
December 12, 2025 at 9:43 PM
And in Michigan, we have the infamous "pop up" property tax. Your property tax Increases are capped as long as you live in the house, but come uncapped when sold. Therefore your new home carries uncapped taxes
My daughter, who interned there, was utterly shocked that drivers would roll down their windows and scream at each other pretty regularly
December 12, 2025 at 8:57 PM
My daughter, who interned there, was utterly shocked that drivers would roll down their windows and scream at each other pretty regularly
Where does he get his 50% number? Has anyone asked him that?
And pressed him to actually answer?
And pressed him to actually answer?
December 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Where does he get his 50% number? Has anyone asked him that?
And pressed him to actually answer?
And pressed him to actually answer?
I would expect this to be covered more thoroughly, complete with photos.
December 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I would expect this to be covered more thoroughly, complete with photos.
Sweet potatoes are an excellent taco addition!
Mix with black beans, corn, avocado. Maybe some lime mayo/sour cream?
Mix with black beans, corn, avocado. Maybe some lime mayo/sour cream?
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Sweet potatoes are an excellent taco addition!
Mix with black beans, corn, avocado. Maybe some lime mayo/sour cream?
Mix with black beans, corn, avocado. Maybe some lime mayo/sour cream?
This is the response of a good person, a thoughtful person. I think we all knew a moment of recognition of that type of man when we read your essay about him.
December 3, 2025 at 10:02 PM
This is the response of a good person, a thoughtful person. I think we all knew a moment of recognition of that type of man when we read your essay about him.
Wow, does that ever look like old time Midwest! And I mean that only in a nice nostalgic kind of way.
A cousin to Pa Sunshine Salad, grated carrots, pineapple, raisins, and mayo.
A cousin to Pa Sunshine Salad, grated carrots, pineapple, raisins, and mayo.
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Wow, does that ever look like old time Midwest! And I mean that only in a nice nostalgic kind of way.
A cousin to Pa Sunshine Salad, grated carrots, pineapple, raisins, and mayo.
A cousin to Pa Sunshine Salad, grated carrots, pineapple, raisins, and mayo.
Is the 40% number true? Anyone have a reference?
December 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Is the 40% number true? Anyone have a reference?
WaPo did something similar. The push back wasn't until about the 8th paragraph
November 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
WaPo did something similar. The push back wasn't until about the 8th paragraph
It would be a game changer in terms of increased quality of life if we stopped allowing large trucks to travel at will and sometimes at speed through our city centers and residential neighborhoods.
Especially pre war towns just not built for big or fast vehicles
Especially pre war towns just not built for big or fast vehicles
November 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It would be a game changer in terms of increased quality of life if we stopped allowing large trucks to travel at will and sometimes at speed through our city centers and residential neighborhoods.
Especially pre war towns just not built for big or fast vehicles
Especially pre war towns just not built for big or fast vehicles
Absolutely! Actual Cookbook recipes are highly likely to have been thoroughly tested and it shows.
I've found some good ones online, but it's not a sure thing at all
I've found some good ones online, but it's not a sure thing at all
November 25, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Absolutely! Actual Cookbook recipes are highly likely to have been thoroughly tested and it shows.
I've found some good ones online, but it's not a sure thing at all
I've found some good ones online, but it's not a sure thing at all
Chicago is a great place! Lots of fun and interesting neighborhood. And tons of activity
November 25, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Chicago is a great place! Lots of fun and interesting neighborhood. And tons of activity
Yes!
And throw in the North water issues and Hetch Hetchey
And throw in the North water issues and Hetch Hetchey
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Yes!
And throw in the North water issues and Hetch Hetchey
And throw in the North water issues and Hetch Hetchey
Should read "suspected drug boats". Or "purported"
November 22, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Should read "suspected drug boats". Or "purported"
Thank goodness he succeeded, because now we have Songs in the Key of Life. One of my top 10, and, I think, genius level
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Thank goodness he succeeded, because now we have Songs in the Key of Life. One of my top 10, and, I think, genius level