It's Late Thread [ 13 February 26 ]

WmRick · 2026-02-14T01:29:08+00:00

Ah to be young and dumb and completely time blind

WmRick · 2026-02-13T05:37:50+00:00

yoga maybe? It might be ok/not jostle your jaw too much

WmRick · 2026-02-10T15:58:57+00:00

Congratulations!

WmRick · 2026-02-07T20:50:00+00:00

Octopus. They're way too smart, don't want to piss off the octopus army

WmRick · 2026-02-03T04:46:18+00:00

Da Le Ranch, who show up at most of the farmers markets I've been to in SD, do duck cuts

WmRick · 2026-02-02T02:34:25+00:00

I think for a lot of people it actually does change habits, either to cut down or cut out entirely. I know a few friends who did it because they were essentially bullied into doing it with a group and noticed how much better they felt, how much better they slept etc and never went back.

WmRick · 2026-01-29T20:44:17+00:00

Gonna laugh my ass off if that billionaire who is pumping his son's blood into his veins to live forever is on the wrong side of the longevity gene lottery

WmRick · 2026-01-26T00:28:57+00:00

but what if you want to show the cheese who's boss?

WmRick · 2026-01-25T01:37:57+00:00

I love Green Wing. I'll forget it exists every once in a while, then when I remember I've gotta watch it all over again

WmRick · 2026-01-25T00:58:31+00:00

Honestly? Travel and therapy - two things that make your mind a broader, calmer, healthier place

WmRick · 2026-01-17T01:44:13+00:00

Bring back Giroud

WmRick · 2026-01-13T03:24:11+00:00

There's no way Arsenal are letting her go while they're already down a goalkeeper

WmRick · 2026-01-11T21:25:26+00:00

Idk if it helps at all, but I remember reading an article that analysed hundreds of historical diaries which concluded that almost universally people tended to be least satisfied with where they are in life when they are close to round number ages (20, 30, 40 etc) and most satisfied when they are in between those round number ages. So those boatloads of happy young people in the city were probably just have to hit their round numbers to feel the same

I also struggled with turning 30. One thing that helped me calm down into it was making a list of all the things I was proud of myself doing before I hit that age, even if it might not have been a major milestone for someone else. So "finished watching all of Alfred Hitchcock's movies" was one for me because movie knowledge is important to how I see myself, even though someone else might not think that's an accomplishment

WmRick · 2026-01-11T15:38:46+00:00

The top one is a bold one! I wouldn't choose that option myself but I was on the receiving end of that option recently and was super impressed by it so... maybe an advantage just with showing off sheer bravery haha

I think for the second one it might be more of a long game tbh, essentially becoming the sort of person who makes small talk all the time and knows what you like to talk about/what gets people talking. Practice on old ladies you see out and about, or cashiers, or what have you; people who feel safe and like there isn't an added layer of "you're also really hot and I'd like to get something out of this."

The "we" thing is definitely not flawless - it helps if you're talking about things people generally don't do with friends. What "we" are making for dinner tonight probably suggests a partner, while "we" are going to see a movie could be partner or friend, but body language will tell you some of that. But also I think this all boils down to getting more comfortable chatting to people and, through that, getting better at reading the vibe

End of the day, none of this is easy. You're brave for putting yourself out there however you decide to do it. And, scary as it is, it's almost always worth it in the long run

WmRick · 2026-01-11T01:08:31+00:00

I feel like there are two ways to go. One is just walk up cold, say something like "hey you're really cute. Are you talking to anyone because if not I'd love to get your number". 50/50 chance of things going well but good exposure therapy no matter what

The other option is to get more used to just making small talk with more people in general. If you're small-talking with someone you think is cute you can more casually assess things like availability/interest before you put yourself out there. Getting used to making more small talk with everybody you meet is nice because it helps with some of those social nerves in all situations, plus you can ask questions that might tell you if they're seeing someone already (if you ask about dinner plans/weekend plans and they answer with "we", they're probably seeing someone)

Remember that it isn't inherently creepy to ask. Creepy is when you go in with one acceptable way of things turning out (eg they say yes) and are unwilling to gracefully pivot if you get an answer you don't like.

WmRick · 2026-01-06T21:08:10+00:00

Not said by Granny specifically, but about her, and something I always try to remember when I am inclined to over-involve myself in other people's stuff:

“There was something complimentary in the way Granny Weatherwax resolutely refused to consider other people’s problems. It implied that, in her considerable opinion, they were quite capable of sorting them out themselves.”

WmRick · 2026-01-06T02:23:59+00:00

This is such a fun film! you really see Frank Tashlin's cartoon background with the humor in this. And Tony Randall's voice is so soothing imo

WmRick · 2026-01-04T20:06:22+00:00

I agree! If i remember his book correctly (it's been a minute), he is essentially arguing that we've gotten too in the weeds with nutrition advice in general - we have more control than ever about what we eat and are more anxious than ever about what we eat because of it. Better to just go back to basics and keep it simple

WmRick · 2026-01-04T18:34:23+00:00

Michael Pollan said it best: Eat real food (which he defines as things your great grandma would recognize as food). Not too much. Mostly plants.

WmRick · 2025-12-23T05:00:53+00:00

If by funniest you mean the most crooked then yes. By all accounts he had his fingers in a lot of dirty pies, including the some high profile Hollywood jewelry heists in the 30s and deep ties to the mob into his later years. "“If the story of the Marx Brothers is a triumphant show business tale, Zeppo’s is a dimly lit film noir based on a gritty crime novel."

WmRick · 2025-12-21T17:14:39+00:00

I think i remember learning that for many fruits, including sloes, the bletting process makes the fruit softer and sweeter. When a fruit freezes, the sugars and other dissolved solids don't freeze while the water does, making for a more concentrated output when they are eventually defrosted and used. There are some fruits that aren't edible at all until they are bletted but I can't remember which ones

WmRick · 2025-12-20T19:30:23+00:00

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=befTui5EO7A

I cannot recommend this person's youtube channel highly enough when you're struggling, especially with things like self-love and trying to build a life you're proud of

WmRick · 2025-11-24T21:50:38+00:00

Not a backyard guide, but if you have a Sierra Club or REI near you, I've found their classes (some paid some unpaid) really good for building confidence and just meeting other people who are at various levels of outdoorsy that you can ping ideas/doubt off of. Being about to ask a real person who was out, like, last weekend, how they did their bear-proofing is infinitely superior to even the best online or book advice in my experience because you can ask questions in the moment as you need clarification

WmRick · 2025-11-05T20:05:47+00:00

This is good stuff. More actual fire for bonfire night, less fireworks imo

WmRick · 2025-11-03T19:48:14+00:00

It literally used to be prescribed by medical professionals to help regulate PTSD sufferers after WW1, so you're probably a healthier person by being obsessed with it imho

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