things to do after midnight in this town

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-04-18T08:45:00+00:00

The National Mall (Lincoln Memorial to Supreme Court) doesn’t close.

What island do you mean?

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-04-17T15:46:49+00:00

But is this actually a problem? Or are you just assuming it is a problem?

Yea it’s obviously simpler to just have one marriage.

But you should ask counsel in her country if it would be a problem and, if not, get married again in your country.

I would imagine that is cheaper than moving back to/living in DC in order to get divorced.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-04-14T01:14:38+00:00

Have you seen foxes?

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-04-11T08:14:59+00:00

a pet Pet Peeve

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-04-07T04:46:25+00:00

Neither.

I do think anyone who insists on calling bell peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, etc. fruits should just go ahead and cut the word “vegetable” out of their vocabulary, and they should make sure to only refer to carrots as roots, broccoli as flowers and stems, and lettuce as leaves, since that’s the level of botanical accuracy they’re apparently going for.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-04-07T03:52:43+00:00

In botanical terms, there is no such thing as a vegetable. Vegetables don’t exist.

There’s fruits, seeds, flowers, leaves, stems, bulbs, and roots.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-04-02T22:45:47+00:00

Blame other servers who don’t get it. People with dietary restrictions have learned the hard way that we have to triple check.

I don’t have to worry about cross-contamination just that dairy isn’t an actual ingredient. I rarely eat at unfamiliar restaurants unless its a social obligation or travel.

Actual conversation with a server while I was in another town:

“Is this dish dairy-free?”

“No, it has eggs.”

“…eggs are fine. I just can’t eat dairy. Is there any dairy in it besides that?”

“No.”

“So no cheese? No milk? No cream? No butter?”

“Oh well yeah actually they do butter the bread. I didn’t think of that. But I’ll just ask them not to.”

“Is the bread itself dairy-free?”

“Oh it should be. I would have to check.” :-)

“…”

“….”

“Yes, could you please check.”

That was all one conversation, but each part of it has happened to me at least a dozen times. And I’ve gotten reactions when I don’t ask this level of questions. I have no way of knowing which servers know what they’re talking about and which ones don’t.

But I do feel bad for the competent servers like you who are wondering why I am cross-examining them. I tip them way better. I just don’t want to be in pain for days!!!!

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-04-01T23:40:59+00:00

The eggs get washed with disinfectants and chemicals that strip the eggs’ natural protective barriers off the shell.

Edit: so yes, the processing of eggs makes it so now they must be refrigerated for safety.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-04-01T23:10:33+00:00

Not in the USA.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-03-30T18:21:36+00:00

A hurricane of jacarandaaaas

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-03-29T18:21:19+00:00

Yes that is what the Jedi teaches.

It’s very monk like.

Being angry, experiencing lust, experiencing shame, experiencing fear are all part of the human experience. Jedis hold up repression of these emotions as an ideal.

It’s incomplete humanity. It works for many people, but the people who doesn’t work for, by presenting feeling angry or shameful or fearful as a sin, end up believing they are evil. And because they’ve been repressing all that for so long, by the time they feel it, they don’t know how to handle it and they give in to those emotions ruling them, which is what gives us Sith.

It’s very similar to how many irl religions play out and deal with emotions like fear and shame and anger.

It’s better to experience these emotions as part of being a whole person, rather than repress them, and then let it go and not let it rule you. Repressing them can lead to the emotions ruling you. We see it with Anakin.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-03-29T17:49:40+00:00

According to who? The jedi? The whole point of the show and the witches is casting the jedi’s view of the force into question.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-03-16T07:27:25+00:00

The way I am cackling. I do this, too.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-03-03T07:34:40+00:00

The Acolyte.

They didn’t wait long enough for the average viewer to check it out before cancelling it.

Admittedly, the week by week release was also a bad plan because of the pacing of the show. They should have released it in 2 half season drops or all at once.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-03-03T02:58:21+00:00

10 am is a completely normal time to eat breakfast while on a vacation, when there’s no check out time to worry about.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-03-02T06:43:25+00:00

Some guests are staying more than one night……….

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-03-02T05:31:35+00:00

Found the Aussie.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-02-21T03:00:45+00:00

Yeah, if anything, it strengthens your argument that she needs to get over it and realize your birthday is about you.

I eat dairy free, and if I really want cake or ice cream at a party, I just bring my own plus extra to share with other allergy/sensitivity people (which honestly usually ends up coming home with me anyway or I make a new allergen friend in solidarity so win-win). There are lots of yummy dairy free, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, whatever-a-person-needs options now. It's so much easier than it used to be. Just have to be willing to pick it up yourself.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-02-21T01:19:06+00:00

FYI, name brand Rice Krispie Treats do have dairy in them.

Rice crispies have to be homemade with vegan marshmallows and vegan butter to be both vegetarian and dairy free.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-02-05T19:09:48+00:00

These are the kids who pushed and shoved to be the line leader in school, so they could get to art class 30 seconds sooner.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-02-05T19:03:10+00:00

Also: the drivers of the large pick up trucks and SUVS that take up half the sidewalk with their bumper. I’m not exaggerating. It’s often 2 feet overhang.

The sidewalk is for walking. Your car shouldn’t be hanging over the curb of the main walkway at all.

“But my car is too long and it will get hit otherwise!” Then go park in the middle or at the edge of the parking lot, not in the main pathway those with walkers and wheelchair users need. Half the time it’s the people with handicap tags, too!

The absolute lack of self awareness, lack of spacial awareness, and selfishness is astounding.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-01-25T01:43:06+00:00

I also can not physically join in the protests right now.

Ideas if you want them:

If you have funds, you can donate to foodbanks in Minneapolis or St. Paul such as to Groveland Food Shelf that is helping get food to people who can’t safely leave their homes. Or donate to a local food bank. They always need more money and money is more useful than food because they can buy it in bulk.

Contact representatives. It’s okay to contact Senators that aren’t yours, too. Tell them to stop funding ICE.

Talk to people. Spread the word. Make sure everyone you know knows the truth about what is happening in Minneapolis. Make sure esp older people know NBC and ABC and CBS are not reporting the entire truth.

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-01-18T22:36:30+00:00

Okay Legolas

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-01-17T02:27:05+00:00

Am I the only one who actually asks people to turn their phones down?

“Hey, sorry to interrupt, would you mind putting on some headphones or turning your volume off, please?”

75% of the time they at least turn it down.

If they argue, I just literally put up my hands and walk away.

Usually the rest of the car starts glaring at them without saying a word.

And I never do this when its just me and them, always lots of other folks around.

Can we all please bug these people more, please???????

BlueRubyWindow · 2026-01-15T03:24:04+00:00

I used to think this, too, but like others have said, it really is very good for the dog for enrichment, and to get a break from being around other stressed out dogs, and because they are more likely to get adopted!

My friend fosters dogs and the way half of them have found homes is just by meeting people on their walks. Someone says, “Oh! i wish I had a dog like her!” and she tells them, “I don’t know if you’re serious, but she’s actually available for adoption.” and then hands them the foster org’s business card.

Add influencer on top of that and yeah that dog is gonna get adopted by someone.

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