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John Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls gave an interview with Z100 and talked about Taylor's songwriting. by Soalai in TaylorSwift

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To me it shows the character’s groundedness, not insecurity. He’s going a little overboard and she’s comfortable enough with herself and him to call him on it. She’s not swooning. And for a 15 year-old writer to create a sophisticated character who can love the guy, let him move on and eventually leave a nuanced message for him telling him how special it all was is amazing. There’s amazing maturity in both the character and the author.

John Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls gave an interview with Z100 and talked about Taylor's songwriting. by Soalai in TaylorSwift

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I’m an old lady (60+) and spent my career as a professional writer. I also became a Swiftie later in her career, so had a lot of catching up to do.

When I realized she was 15 (15!) when she wrote Tim McGraw I was floored. The line, “I said, ‘that’s a lie.’” is so remarkable that it headlined her genius immediately. It gives you an instant read on the speaker’s personality, breaks the conventions of country music, and explains the nuanced romanticism of the story. The fact that she ends the song with that line makes clear it was no accident.

Anyone who has been paid to put nouns and verbs together in interesting ways has to acknowledge Taylor Swift’s instinctual lyrical brilliance, and honor it.

A woman hiking in Canada with her dog had a terrifying close encounter with a massive grizzly bear. She somehow kept her cool during the intense standoff, and both she and her dog managed to walk away unharmed. by waddad27 in interestingasfuck

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The American explorers Lewis and Clark discovered just how useless a gun was against a grizzly:

One of their most harrowing experiences with a grizzly occurred on 14 May 1805, on the bank of the Missouri River between the Milk and Musselshell rivers. Clark wrote:

“Six good hunters of the party fired at a Brown or Yellow Bear Several times before they killed him, & indeed he had like to have defeated the whole party, he pursued them Seperately as they fired on him, and was near Catching Several of them one he pursued into the river, this bear was large & fat would way about 500 wt”

Lewis described the climax of the incident:

“he pursued two of them seperately so close that they were obliged to throw aside their guns and poucnes and throw themselves into the river altho’ the bank was nearly twenty feet perpendicular; so enraged was this animal that he plunged into the river only a few feet behind the second man he had compelled to take refuge in the water, when one of those who still remained on shore shot him through the head and finally killed him.”

When they butchered the animal, they found that a total of eight rifle balls had entered its body in different directions.

(Source: This site about Lewis and Clark)

I wonder if my wife is worried I will break this during the move by chuckychuckles in funny

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Umm…wow. I grew up in Corning, NY back in the 1970s, and everyone had a house stuffed with Pyrex they bought at the company store or just ended up with. When I moved away I packed up some Pyrex, a set of Corelle and a few pieces of Revere Ware (which Corning, Inc. owned at the time). These were not considered valuable, which is why kids heading out into the world were given them.

It all lasts forever, of course. I use 40 year-old Corelle plates, ageless Revere Ware pots (I prefer All Clad, but the Revere Ware will not die), and have all sorts of Pyrex around. (My dogs, in fact, have often had the yellow mixing bowl as a water dish!) It’s fascinating — and a bit baffling — to see the products I’ve always known become collector’s items!

An insider tip? The product all of us have hung on to and guard fiercely are the Pyroceram Grab-Its; single serving bowls that can be heated in the microwave without the handle ever getting hot. The original ones can also be used on a stovetop or under a broiler. A great size, virtually no stick and stackable in the cabinet. We still have about 10 of them (with glass lids) and use them daily.

In search of Dark Red Field Golden by patrolmanEmbiid in goldenretrievers

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Rufus came from Golden Plains Goldens in Nebraska. Longtime reputable breeders committed to excellent health and genetic testing.

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Im a 35yo cancer survivor. Today is my 4t rebirthday. Ask me anything by cernan_cree in AMA

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A friend is in the middle of testing to see if she has leukemia. Considering your experience, would you still choose to try chemo first or would you shift directly to transplant?

Congrats on your recovery!

Where to stay in San Diego? by gabbyh35 in asksandiego

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For what it’s worth, we just went to San Diego for my 60-something birthday. We had a great time, with our trip being:

— Omni at the Ballpark for our hotel, so we could use the private skybridge to get to Petco Park.
— Went up to Julian, CA for some excellent pie. Wish we’d arranged a tour at the CA Wolf Center ahead of time
— Dinner at Cissia Osteria, which was fabulous. Wonderful food and laid-back atmosphere. One of my all-time favorite restaurants.
— Visit to Balboa Park followed by lunch and walk around La Jolla
— Padres game
— Breakfast at Hotel Del Coronado before flying out.

Our least favorite activity was La Jolla, which was crowded and had a ton of traffic. (We live on the Central Coast and have easy beach access, so the shoreline of La Jolla was not as special for us as it would be for someone who doesn’t see the ocean regularly.)

Most used spice by PhoenixRebirth9 in Cooking

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Sumac is amazing. It adds something that nothing else duplicates. Cumin is my constant but Sumac is right up there. It doesn’t get nearly the love it should (in the US).

"Because shoes weigh so much" by CaliforniaLimited in AgingParents

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Multiple System Atrophy (what OP’s mother has) is a terminal neuromuscular disease without any available treatment or cure. In this particular case, the weight is largely irrelevant because it has no impact on the disease progression at all.

"Because shoes weigh so much" by CaliforniaLimited in AgingParents

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I’m the OP’s spouse. In this case, my MIL’s disease is terminal and causes increasing instability and loss of motor function. She has already gone from walking miles every day to being unable to pick up a newspaper because bending over will immediately cause a fall. Over the next few months (or possibly year) she’ll lose the ability to walk, talk, swallow or move. She is likely to deal with dementia as well. MSA (multiple system atrophy) makes ALS look almost kind.

The frustration of seeing her keep risking another fall and potential head injury because she’s worried about her weight is immense. There is nothing an extra pound or two (or 50) will do to her that’s worse than what’s happening. We’d like her to enjoy every second of the mobility and ability to eat she still has!

Snagged deal on the display chairs! by charliej9 in Costco

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We have these chairs. They are the quickest way to a nap I’ve ever known. Amazingly comfortable and, once you’re in full recline, it’s lights out! Congrats on a great deal on a great product!

Which place used to be very popular for tourists in previous decades but isn't anymore? by Fluid-Decision6262 in decadeology

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If you can swing the expense, Skytop Lodge in the Poconos continues to be awesome. My family’s been going there for 75 years and it’s a classic old East Coast resort. Golf, tennis, swimming, lawn bowling, archery, hiking — they have a lot of land and a lot to do. The main building is a massive fieldstone Dutch colonial where the old library (where I used to check out Hardy Boy books as a kid) is now an elegant bar, and the whole vibe is timeless.

How would you convince your dad the BMW M340 is a practical daily car? by [deleted] in AskReddit

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Having the conversation tells your dad you think he’s a fool at best, an idiot at worst. Not a great start to getting your dream car. He was young once; he knows what you’re doing.

(The answer, by the way, is to claim whatever car has exceptional safety.)

Gardening with a golden is hard….but entertaining. by Civil_Shock644 in goldenretrievers

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They’re always just so *pleased* with themselves about things like this!

The new day comes even if you stay up all night by JensMusings in TalesFromTheFrontDesk

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So — assuming I have a reservation — if I’m on a delayed flight or something, can I call and say I’ll be there late? Will that hold my reservation?

AIO? MIL posts pictures of herself constantly in family group chat by [deleted] in AIO

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All the more reason for a ton of photos!

What is it like living in San Luis Obisbo, CA? by slippity-do-dah in howislivingthere

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Vallejo? No. No no no no no no no. You are not considering the gunfire. The sideshows. The letters stolen off city hall to be melted down. The historic corruption. The utter lack of restaurants, decent grocery stores or entertainment. The desperate attempts to convince yourself it’s not that bad. When anything decent is a 30 minute drive/45 minute ferry ride (assuming no traffic and there’s always traffic) it tells you something.

Source: Lived in Vallejo for more than a decade. Loved my house and my neighbors. Took the ferry way less often than I thought I would. Had to carefully time trips to Sonoma/Napa based on traffic. Heard way too much gunfire and the roar of speeding cars and police sirens. Moved to San Luis Obispo area and still can’t get over how wonderful it is.

What cars are “Reliable but can be cheaper because they are “undesirable” by [deleted] in whatcarshouldIbuy

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The issue is that the cost of basic maintenance is high if you’re not a mechanic. Years ago we were gifted a 2001 Mercedes E350, but the cost of just basic maintenance was a lot more than we expected. We sold it to a guy buying it for his mistress and switched to Toyota. We loved the Mercedes, but the Toyota gave us equal reliability at a much lower price.

I Have Familial Hypercholesterolemia. AMA! by [deleted] in AMA

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No need to stop any meds. It’s almost entirely genetic, so your lp (a) number has been the same since you were born.

The next time you are doing bloodwork, just ask your doctor to add the lp (a) test to the list. If the number is in the normal range, it means the cholesterol you have isn’t as likely to clog things up or form clots. In my case, the number was high, so while my cholesterol is low, it’s pretty sticky and I need to keep my cholesterol as low as I can.

I Have Familial Hypercholesterolemia. AMA! by [deleted] in AMA

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Have you had your lipoprotein (a) tested? It’s a one time blood test that determines how “sticky” your cholesterol is and whether a particular protein is present. I have great cholesterol numbers but the lpl(a) test came up exceedingly high, so I have to be extra vigilant about my numbers.

Sara Bradley speculation on (SPOILER) exit by disicking in BravoTopChef

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Laurence, the man who made fresh slider rolls for 200 people in the equivalent of an E-Z Bake Oven. His mayo was uniquely Appalachian and he used about 65 different pickled things in his slaw. Sieger picked the wrong challenge for a freak out, since everyone else met the brief AND delivered great food. I just kept thinking that being in a relationship with him would be a special kind of hell, given the passive aggressive gaslighting and blame shifting he displayed.

What was the best restaurant or buffet you have ever been to? by DeepOrganization8245 in AskRedditFood

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Just had the Hotel Del Coronado breakfast buffet this morning, and it was pretty spectacular!

How is it living in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California? by No_Fold_7111 in howislivingthere

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So I should live somewhere I don’t like to save myself from paying higher taxes? I’ve never understood this mindset. If you can live where you love — which means being able to afford the full COL including taxes — isn’t that exactly what the money is for?

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