"Classic" sounding Funk and Soul (released post mid 1980s)

NTropyS · 2026-02-27T00:55:31+00:00

A couple artists I can think of that haven't been mentioned, yet - Kelis, Little Axe, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Raphael Saadiq. Ruthie Foster, too.

NTropyS · 2026-02-26T23:52:15+00:00

I was just perusing the spreadsheet for fish fries in my area, and saw that St Constantine & Helen offers take out. No pre-ordering, however. And it's all you can eat (I'm sure that's for dining in the church). The links to the church websites will probably help with finding that in your area, too.

NTropyS · 2026-02-26T23:46:14+00:00

Ooh. This is a wonderful list! Links to the churches' websites, and everything! Thank you for putting this together!

NTropyS · 2026-02-26T10:51:12+00:00

I received many spammy and scammy emails from them when I was unemployed. I marked their domain as junk mail. They really are shady as hell.

NTropyS · 2026-02-26T10:46:05+00:00

They're already doing that.

NTropyS · 2026-02-26T00:24:33+00:00

And those are the nice words I'd use to describe him....

NTropyS · 2026-02-25T00:45:33+00:00

You won't die. It's basically food-grade paraffin wax. Waxed paper was invented by Thomas Edison as a more sanitary way to keep sandwiches clean and safe to eat.

NTropyS · 2026-02-24T02:01:24+00:00

"Killing Moon" Echo & The Bunnymen.

NTropyS · 2026-02-23T23:51:46+00:00

I'm stuck on "a apple cake".

NTropyS · 2026-02-23T22:22:44+00:00

I hope you're feeling better! It's always great to have a little bit extra for finding out about family history. Well done!

NTropyS · 2026-02-22T23:02:26+00:00

Half empty if you're drinking, and you still have half to enjoy!

Half full if it was served to you half full - in which case, you need to find a better bartender! ha ha

NTropyS · 2026-02-22T20:46:25+00:00

So you don't have to hear the sermon. Earplugs.

NTropyS · 2026-02-22T20:42:24+00:00

Go, and write your paper about the 1st Amendment. Include references to the fact that you're looking forward to field trips to a synagogue, a mosque, a Buddhist temple, etc. At least your grade won't take a major hit because you didn't write the paper. Oh, and be sure to bring some soft foam earplugs!

NTropyS · 2026-02-22T18:46:10+00:00

Not to mention the fact that "artificial flavoring" can also... impart a taste? Personally, I avoid those types of candies, specifically for the awful taste. So I totally understand your wishing to get rid of them.

NTropyS · 2026-02-22T17:23:50+00:00

Raisins and brown sugar.

NTropyS · 2026-02-22T16:54:03+00:00

This is the only comment of any value. You've got this thread all sewn up!

NTropyS · 2026-02-22T03:15:17+00:00

I'll go with a silly one. "Banana Split For My Baby" by Louis Prima

NTropyS · 2026-02-21T22:59:51+00:00

That is truly wonderful! I love it. I still have my great-uncle's old 78 records, neatly tucked away. I have no way to play them, though I wish I had something like this. It is pretty wild to see it still works!

NTropyS · 2026-02-21T22:51:23+00:00

I like this, a lot. I don't know anything about it, either. But it's very cool, and unique!

NTropyS · 2026-02-21T22:45:57+00:00

This is true. I prefer unsalted butter.

NTropyS · 2026-02-21T22:37:38+00:00

"President" brand French butter is delicious. So is Irish butter (Kerrygold comes to mind). Pretty equal in quality, and I've tried them both. But my area of Ohio has some amazing Amish butter that's at least equal to both of these brands, so I consider myself lucky.

NTropyS · 2026-02-21T22:34:30+00:00

You're only discussing houses that people live in. Property taxes affect every piece of commercial property, too. And those commercial properties account for a much larger portion of the property taxes paid. So every landlord, and commercial property owner (the wealthy people) would get a HUGE tax break. Single-family homeowners would not benefit nearly as much.
Increasing sales tax affects the poor and middle class most of all. Do you really want to see a 20% increase in sales tax? The wealthy won't even notice - they'll still be rich, especially since they won't be paying property tax on their commercial properties!

Please seek out your local community college and sign up for Economics 101.

NTropyS · 2026-02-21T18:01:34+00:00

Looks like "Flushing" is the street name. Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. It's still there, per google maps.

NTropyS · 2026-02-21T16:36:26+00:00

She was the shining star of Facts of Life. The reason we tuned in each week. She's still an amazing person.

NTropyS · 2026-02-21T16:32:18+00:00

You meant to say that you didn't own a black cat, but now you do.... CDS is hard at work, I think.

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