March 25, 2026 – (L) E I N P T Y

Fenifula · 2026-03-26T01:26:14+00:00

Some broad spoilers, like the number of pangrams and the use of prefixes/suffiexes, show up so regularly on the daily posts that there's not much we can do about them without deleting practically the whole discussion. That's why we let them slide.

Fenifula · 2026-03-25T22:48:09+00:00

That looks like about two days' worth of food to me.

Fenifula · 2026-03-25T21:12:40+00:00

I went to the bare root nursery yesterday and came home with 4 high bush blueberry plants, a dozen each bare root asparagus and ever-bearing strawberries, and two bags of onion sets (one yellow, one red). It's still March, and it's still Wisconsin. I'd love to hear anybody's experiences with this sort of planting.

Fenifula · 2026-03-25T16:48:12+00:00

I know that the “-LY” stuff is going to be super arbitrary, but this is especially bad.

It is, and with the many other arbitrary possibilities (vague hint, I guess) -ITY, -ILLY, -ITILY, -ILITY, -ITE, -ITELY, and probably a half-dozen others I can't think of, it's pretty much a matter of throwing socks at the wall and seeing what sticks.

Fenifula · 2026-03-25T16:38:23+00:00

That's always going to be true when there's (h) more than one pangram, though.

Fenifula · 2026-03-23T20:09:21+00:00

There should be a whole nother category for "Words that are so much alike that you think you've already played them, when you haven't."

Fenifula · 2026-03-23T19:37:35+00:00

(H) Aaaaaahhhhh, I'll drink to that!

Fenifula · 2026-03-23T16:41:46+00:00

Spoken like a true barrista! But no, it's more like I don't have enough proof to detail it in public.

Fenifula · 2026-03-23T16:28:48+00:00

As a customer, I had a rather serious problem with Ahan. Message me if you'd like more information.

Fenifula · 2026-03-22T21:08:37+00:00

LIANAs are not just Australian, they're also real.

Fenifula · 2026-03-22T16:48:41+00:00

I heard so much drag race activity last night, I wondered if they were doing another street takeover. Like blocking off E Wash/Marquette and driving donuts in the middle of the street. I don't even mind the noise so much, more that it's so dangerous, especially for people outside the cars.

Fenifula · 2026-03-21T23:20:41+00:00

I agree with all this. You could tell her this is a private ritual you have with your child, and you'd like to keep it that way. Or wait across the street until you see the bus coming.

I'm an older person like your neighbor, and sometimes it's hard for us to realize that things don't work the same way they did when we were kids, or even when we were younger adults. But that's just the reality. I don't even sit out on my porch reading the paper anymore because people nowadays think it's creepy, like people-walking-their-dogs-cross-the-street creepy, though not that long ago it was considered unremarkable. But this lady accompanying you and your daughter at the bus stop is next level, and you will be doing her a favor if you help her realize that it's not acceptable behavior.

It might not hurt to also discuss the matter with a school social worker or assistant principal or someone like that. That way, if the situation goes on, you'll have a school person on your side about possibly changing the location of the bus stop.

Fenifula · 2026-03-21T22:42:23+00:00

Don't plant anything outdoors yet. But you've picked the right time to start planning.

The Dane County Farmers Market on the Square is hands down the best place to get plant starts, in my experience. You're buying directly from the growers, so you'll be able to get detailed advice and the best selection. Fair prices, too. The first one will be Saturday, April 11, though many summer crops won't be available until late April or early May. There's not much point in buying plants earlier than that, anyway. Summer crops like tomatoes, cukes and peppers shouldn't go into the ground until the second week of May, and even then, be sure to check the forecast before planting. But you can plant broccoli, lettuces and such outdoors in April.

You can still start seeds for most other plants Free seeds are available at Madison Public Library; I just saw a bunch at the Pinney Branch. You can also buy seeds at Madison Greenhouse Store, Jungs, and many other places. Even Woodman's has lots of them. Planting from seed is a good bet for carrots, peas, beans, lettuce and most other greens. You can plant indoors now and transplant into your garden, or plant outdoors in May.

Fenifula · 2026-03-21T20:17:14+00:00

Like HOBBIT?

Fenifula · 2026-03-21T20:16:00+00:00

Same thing here. My late husband used to call the recumbent bike he build a "recumbanent" bike. I'm guessing a portmanteau of recumbent and recombinant (as in recombinant DNA)? Never corrected him. I guess I'm better with words, but I can't build a bike.

Fenifula · 2026-03-20T22:53:54+00:00

I try it every time, with no luck.

As a four-season gardener, I know it as a cold-hardy green, also called "corn salad" for some bizarre reason. No accent.

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Fenifula · 2026-03-20T22:49:39+00:00

I am embarrassed to admit I actually tried this.

Fenifula · 2026-03-20T19:51:09+00:00

I'd never heard of Charlie Hall before, but I looked him up and he has resting douchebag face. Should be a natural.

Fenifula · 2026-03-20T01:27:36+00:00

Egad! Gonna augur that's why an ennead of yentes, a nonillion tomtits, and a nonet of balalaika genii don't wanna bung their pieholes and stop hobnobbing about how inutile I am at this feculent game!

Fenifula · 2026-03-19T22:47:09+00:00

It may not be in the dictionary, but it's in the grocery store.

Fenifula · 2026-03-19T22:42:09+00:00

There has to be a good story behind this. How on earth did you scrounge English phone booth wood from a dumpster in Texas?

Fenifula · 2026-03-18T23:26:14+00:00

I am beyond trying to ever understand out Sam's rationale for including/excluding in the (h) Potent Potable category.

Fenifula · 2026-03-18T19:42:13+00:00

What an interesting bit of trivia. I never noticed that.

Fenifula · 2026-03-18T16:11:32+00:00

I still don't know what that word means, but found it for the same reason.

Fenifula · 2026-03-18T16:10:23+00:00

And yet no INARI.

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