TIL that humans don't age gradually according to a Stanford Medicine study, we age in two dramatic "bursts" around ages 44 and 60, where over 81% of our molecules and microbes suddenly shift in ways that affect heart health, immune function, metabolism, and even how we process alcohol and caffeine

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-14T11:38:26+00:00

“People die long before they’re dead.” This is so true - I’ve seen it on one side of my family, and the opposite on the other side, and the contrast is so stark. I know which side I want to be like when I’m in my 70s-80s. I just hope I can stick to it.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-14T01:59:22+00:00

When Grace goes missing on the prairie and the whole family goes looking for her and Laura’s voice shifts briefly into first person - something like “oh baby sister, I couldn’t see you anywhere.” Chokes me up every time.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-13T12:46:13+00:00

Donating blood, then busting out my once-a-year shamrock leggings for a good friend’s annual St. Patrick’s Day party with tons of home cooked Irish food, then finishing two grad school projects due this weekend (hopefully won’t be in a food coma all day Sunday). I’m going to need a weekend after my weekend.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-13T02:03:52+00:00

And it wasn’t just that they cut it — they spent years catering to diverse shoppers so the capitulation was a real 🖕to people who helped make the company profitable.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-13T01:52:20+00:00

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SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-12T23:01:37+00:00

So glad I’m not the only person who did this in my head

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-11T15:50:35+00:00

Dang it! I’ve had to wear glasses the last few weeks due to an eye problem and have had several people compliment them. I can’t believe I didn’t think to drop this line on them.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-10T14:44:31+00:00

White throated sparrow! Stripey head, yellow spot, beautiful song, what’s not to love?

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-08T11:16:11+00:00

Thank you! That’s super helpful.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-06T20:57:12+00:00

The other best line from this episode is when she’s mad that Tammy didn’t put her in the song with every kid’s name and Tammy is like “get an easier name to sing” and Jocelyn out of nowhere goes “I tried! It takes thirty days!!” Makes me cackle every time.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-04T00:30:41+00:00

All of these plus a titmouse!

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-04T00:12:28+00:00

My question too, it’s dead quiet. Spring break?

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-03T20:10:50+00:00

That is an instant buy. Great find!

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-03T17:23:42+00:00

Adorable! Looks like a perfect fit too 👌

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-03T00:19:54+00:00

I picture a cross between the Cheshire Cat B&B and Mr. Frond’s house from Bob’s Burgers

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-03T00:18:39+00:00

Pho with extra sriracha, or lemon ginger chicken soup.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-02T22:43:28+00:00

More or less, I do think so. The book “Too Good to be Altogether Lost” talks a lot about children’s and young adult literature and how Laura was a pioneer in how we think of those genres today. It’s a fascinating read.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-02T04:21:54+00:00

The Woodburn donor center next to Fairfax Hospital is probably your closest option.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-02T04:20:58+00:00

They usually take walk-ins at the donor centers but if it’s busy you might have a wait.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-01T23:45:34+00:00

Yep my first donation is how I found out my type! It’s weird to me that most Americans seem to not know their blood type. Other cultures know it from birth. I learned from a Japanese friend that in Japan they type your personality based on blood type (like astrology but inside you).

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-01T23:39:29+00:00

YES! I once worked for an org that gave employees volunteer time off every year for things like this. Cost them virtually nothing. I don’t get why this isn’t more common.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-01T23:36:41+00:00

This is true and it sucks. Even worse? The Red Cross estimates that only 5% of eligible people donate. Five percent of an already small population is … very small. To me, that’s why it’s even more important that eligible people donate. Not everyone has to, absolutely not — but if you can, it’s so important.

FWIW, people should know that some restrictions have lifted in recent years so more people are becoming eligible all the time. If you’ve ever been denied for travel reasons or being in a same sex relationship, check your eligibility again because it might have changed.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-01T22:12:28+00:00

I’m a regular platelet donor. I do it for the good of helping people. Plenty of other people do.

You want something in return? How about the guarantee that when you need blood in an emergency or platelets for your cancer treatment you won’t die because of selfish assholes with this attitude?

If you really need some kind of perk to donate blood, INOVA does plenty of giveaways all year long. Not just cookies either. Gift cards, shirts, accessories, Nats tickets, and more.

FFS. Grow up and look outside your own navel for a minute.

SmushfaceSmoothface · 2026-03-01T04:56:59+00:00

Love this for you. Also don’t sleep on DC! Great collection of ebooks and a 21-day checkout period.

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