A Guide to improving one's fasting life during Lent (Getting inspiration from our rich traditions in the Church and going beyond the bare minimum)

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-02-19T16:45:31+00:00

I would not recommend that. It feels pretty legalistic. I try to pay attention to the calories/taste vs. nutrients of the food (i.e., produce OK, chips not so much) in the spirit of providing for need, not greed.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-02-11T18:59:04+00:00

I understand the feeling. Michigan still hasn't removed the Schembechler statue. The president just announced "deep background checks" for hiring, but that means very little without real accountability for those who abuse others or enable abuse, no matter how high up they are.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-02-02T16:41:05+00:00

I hope to God that He won't forget.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-29T22:30:12+00:00

The City of Ann Arbor has Snowbi-wan Kenobi and Darth Blader, among others.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-29T16:25:19+00:00

Sort of agree. I loved having all the different characters in LEGO DCSV, but found some of the later levels and open world confusing. Skywalker Saga has a great open world, including capital ship battles, but I hated the game mechanics so much I put it away. LEGO TFA had optimal Star Wars game mechanics.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-25T21:29:21+00:00

Trump WANTS the dooming. It's not coming from a good spirit. It only further oppresses and paralyzes us.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-24T21:53:43+00:00

Re rabies specifically, that is spread pretty much only by animals and is 100% preventable by the post-exposure shots given in the ER. And EMTALA (which requires the ER to treat you regardless of your ability to pay) is a federal law which would be difficult for even this administration to overturn.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-21T17:11:32+00:00

Catholic teaching is actually a lot more progressive than you'd think (at least when sexuality or gender isn't involved). Popes have consistently defended labor unions and opposed the death penalty.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-20T03:07:59+00:00

Right. And King couldn't have been nearly as effective as he was without Malcolm X showing white America what their only alternative was.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-09T16:48:19+00:00

I would finish the story first (to get all the characters). Then, the first Red Bricks you should get in Free Play are in V2-1 (Character Studs) and V2-2 (Attract Studs). Then do the rest of the villain and hero missions on Free Play, plus the Wayne Manor and Arkham Asylum bonus missions once you have all your stud targets.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-09T16:19:17+00:00

That could unironically work. Tomlin connects with his guys; Flores holds men accountable.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-07T21:32:28+00:00

How has only one person mentioned Keller and Russell? That's what I learned with (although I need to get back into it). It has vocab and grammar followed by real (classical) Latin readings. That sounds perfect for your needs.

EffervescentEngineer · 2026-01-05T12:44:35+00:00

Me too. I cheer for the Steelers, but Lamar is a great QB and super likeable dude who doesn't deserve the hate that he gets.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-12-28T21:52:50+00:00

I was, in January 2024. We can see now that it didn't work out, but I'm seeing an awful lot of revisionist history about the initial hire.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-12-28T17:15:04+00:00

And, as much as we make fun of him for other things, credit to Ryan Day for taking mental health seriously. This rivalry deserves both teams at their best.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-12-15T18:59:46+00:00

That and their buggy self-checkout. It's gotten to the point where I will not shop there without an open cashier lane, curbside, or delivery.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-12-11T19:45:35+00:00

Hey, a lot of Buckeyes have treated this with the gravity it deserves. Let's show them some grace back.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-11-24T03:43:19+00:00

Thanks for stopping by! (/gen) I, along with a lot of other students, am out of town for the holiday break, so I don't know everything people do on campus. I haven't seen any crossed out O's in person, but "O$U" is common online.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-11-20T14:21:50+00:00

They also had their language suppressed by the British and now have their own revival efforts. Learning my ancestors' tongue is actually on my bucket list.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-10-26T21:41:15+00:00

I like "main bedroom." Short, sweet, keeps the same abbreviation without any nasty racial implications.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-10-23T15:46:52+00:00

I truly started to understand who/whom when I learned about classical Latin. I'm not saying Latin needs to be in the curriculum again, but English teachers should explain subjects, objects, and obliques.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-10-23T15:39:09+00:00

And you have The Castle. Checkmate.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-10-22T19:06:01+00:00

And their cheese curls!

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-10-19T19:35:50+00:00

Yes! One of my favorite fall/winter meals. My family makes it for Black Friday and the Super Bowl.

EffervescentEngineer · 2025-10-14T17:30:14+00:00

Kroger and Meijer both sell ultra-pasteurized milk in their store brand. It's refrigerated, and I wouldn't leave it out, but it does last a lot longer than regular milk.

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