A plant for the aunt sounds perfect. If the partner is a woman, a different plant for her too, yes it’s normative but as a woman myself I like a plant. For the guys a big bottle of fancy beer is often appreciated, unless they don’t/shouldn’t drink. One I’m liking these days is La Fin Du Monde because it feels like we’re living in the end of the world. It’s 750 ML, so wine-sized, but beer. About $12 at BevMo in my area.

Corn and beans have been around for centuries…

But the cyanide was real

There’s a lot of different reasons people are vegan, and some don’t preclude using plastic.

I believe wood pulp but aren’t beaver anus glands expensive?

Nether means low in English and Nederlands is mostly below sea level, but I wonder why it’s plural?

A cat’s mental state leans towards indifference naturally, it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re a bad owner. If it doesn’t mind being around you, and it can be relaxed in the same room, that’s a good sign it considers you a friend. Although if you can sometimes muster up a few minutes of play, that might be good for both of you.

This year I got all my niblings samba whistles to drive my siblings nuts. I included a note about blowing 3 quick blasts repeatedly for ICE or an emergency. Any whistle is good of course but I liked the idea of 3 different notes when just playing around.

For less noise and more challenge, a shepherd’s whistle.

Yeah the black one

The Amex Black Card is the one I was starting to refer to, I got interrupted and decided to hit the button rather than elucidate further. Sorry. You can look up the requirements and benefits, it wouldn’t be good for me but for someone who travels a lot and throws big expensive parties it might. Or if they’re basically a corporation

The small retailer I worked for didn’t take Discover. We took Amex though, because it was high-end and wealthy people love their Amex.

Editing to clarify, had to dash off before: wealthy people love their extra-thick Amex Black Card made of titanium or whatever, that we used to have to type in by hand because it would damage the old slide readers. So as long as we were taking those we took regular Amex cards too.

Are you well known to them?

Do you give them your account number or a card or bankbook or a check?

Or maybe you carry a gun?

I live in LA and just checked my TV after reading your post. Colbert, Kimmel and Fallon are all playing as usual (it’s 11:45 here). But they’re all reruns from earlier this month. That’s probably normal on a Friday, just like The Daily Show doesn’t even run on Fridays. The networks have hope for you having a social life on Fridays.

So, maybe your local stations did do a blackout, but you’re not missing out on Trump blowing Mamdani. Maybe SNL tomorrow would be good for that.

You probably type too fast for the old typewriters and don’t hit hard enough, but you’d adapt. And don’t forget the carriage return!

I completely agree. That said, a little lip balm while you’re in the waiting room can help with the chapping.

I started brushing before going and the visit takes less time now. And I get less of the “hygienist-induced gingivitis” (my phrase for soreness after they poke around in there) so it’s a win for me. It also feels more polite not to be breathing my lunch at them. But it’s your mouth, you do what you like.

I heard the term “sixpenny nails” the other day (The Rifleman’s son Mark was shopping to fix his chicken coop) so my inquiring mind was already primed to go look it up. Just needed that little nudge from you. Now we both know!

Here you go: https://www.senco.com/senco-blogs/what-is-a-penny-nail/

Going to college can inform, but doesn’t cure innate stupidity. And if the student is particularly willful, they can hold onto their ignorance as well.

Case in point: Trump.

Yep, I buy the big jug of sugar -free orange Metamucil powder and put a rounded tablespoon into a 12 ounce glass. Stir as I pour in the water, so it won’t clump up, and chug it down quickly because it’s more powder per water than recommended and will form a spoonable gel if it stands Which is okay if you’re into that, I’ve eaten it that way, but I’d rather get it down and follow it with a glass of something I like better. I have wondered about making something similar to boba pearls with it. The box of packets is more expensive but at least you could add one to a glass of water in a restaurant and drink it politely.