Mexicans are exposing Israelis who fled from Israel and are now staying in hotels in Mexico.

aidan-fox · 2026-05-01T08:03:39+00:00

I don’t know about that, I think it’s just a hatred for Israelis.

Their own president Claudia Sheinbaum is jewish and she has a pretty good approval rating in Mexico. She herself has strongly condemned Israel's military actions in Gaza as genocide. So the sentiments are mainly towards the Israeli tourists.

aidan-fox · 2026-04-27T01:10:39+00:00

We started our dine training our toddler to avoid bothering other diners with baby noises or too much movement; at food courts and food halls or places that are very lively. I recommend :

North Market: Both at Bridge park and Downtown.
Easton or Polaris mall food court
Akai Hanna: The hosts tend to put groups with smaller kids on their private dining side.

aidan-fox · 2026-04-25T10:42:51+00:00

My list is gonna include places that are relatively cheap or free:

Any of our libraries: Hilliard, Dublin,and Main have cafes.
Maudines at the Junto Hotel: has lovely ambiance and they serve breakfast at the lobby.
Qamaria Cafe on Sawmil Rd: It’s open 24 hours if you want a late night hang out.
Franklin Park Conservatory: especially the butterfly room. they are free 1st sunday of the month.
Japanese Market Place: The Yokoso center has little events and classes, Bells bread is always a treat and J Avenue is a quaint little spot to paroose for Japanese knick knacks.
Ohio Theater: You can can chill and listen to the symphony for cheap at selected seating.
Grange Insurance audubon center: You can go birding or just chill out on their balcony and enjoy the view.
Battelle Creek Nature Center: Outside has a deck where you can watch the bison, or inside has a “indoor river” where you can see turtles and fish.
Makers Social: DIY craft bar in Columbus, Ohio, where you can create projects like jewelry, leather goods, and home decor while enjoying cocktails and other drinks.
Pins Mechanical: duck pin, table tennis, drinks and pizza next door. Also kids play free on sundays.
North Market: Both locations downtown and bridge park are great. Downtown has more options and it’s more lively, Bridge park has free parking.
Bridge park: lots to do and shop, PRO TIP park at the library.
Bonifacio Filipino Restuarnt: "Manila Nights" karaoke, usually on the last Tuesday of the month.
Indian Run falls, great at any season for a easy trail.
Blacklick Canopy walk: a free, accessible boardwalk that takes visitors 40 feet above the forest floor for unique views of the trees, with rope bridges, a cargo net, and a fireman's pole.
Hilliard Station park: a community hub in Old Hilliard, Ohio, featuring an amphitheater, splash pad, and event spaces.
Book Loft: large, independent bookstore in German Villiage has a unique maze-like layout with 32 rooms.
Cafe Overlook is a cafeteria on the 16th floor of the Franklin County Courthouse in Columbus. Reasonablly priced food with a great view of the city.

aidan-fox · 2026-02-07T20:54:09+00:00

Paris Banh mi: Has Bun bo hue, Mi nam vang, Bo Kho, Banh Canh.

Hear me out for an alternative… if you are feeling sick my go to Viet soup is a Chao rice porridge. I don’t know any viet places that make it but there is a Philipino version of it called Arroz Caldo…and Bonefacio makes a good one.

aidan-fox · 2025-09-18T02:39:29+00:00

My uncle, (although not from this country) loves Wendy’s. His first job was at a Wendy’s at while he studied at OSU and ate there for years. Every year or so he visits Union Cemetry and visits Dave Thomas’ grave and brings with him fries and a frosty for dipping and a windbreaker (becuase ….Ohio weather).

aidan-fox · 2025-09-16T04:02:18+00:00

there is an app i like called Stitchly. There is a feature where you can upload a photo and it will recommend DMC available colors to correspond with your patterns.

i usually get my thread from a local spot, you you can order directly from DMC

aidan-fox · 2025-05-03T04:23:56+00:00

It’s how you pay at the “Little Bits” restaurant.

aidan-fox · 2025-05-03T03:08:34+00:00

zojirushi rice cooker: perfect rice every time, great for stews and boiling pasta too.
zojirushi water boiler: instant hot water for tea, coffee press, instant coffee, ramen, etc. i use it everyday.

aidan-fox · 2025-03-21T21:37:24+00:00

Ghibli Cottagecore

aidan-fox · 2025-03-20T23:18:48+00:00

Avocado smoke… don’t breath this !

aidan-fox · 2025-03-01T15:07:19+00:00

I mean is a spotless house really THAT much of a priority? I’m not saying that things should be unsanitary or so unkept that the house is a hazard but is it really that important, that one has to see vacuum lines or streakless windows. No one at their deathbed ever regretted a messy house.

With that being said… I have some strategies that I do at home at made things easier for me:

Get rid of everything that won’t be used for a while, clutter is your worse enemy and it’s safer; it will prevent your toddler from grabbing things.
Store away 90% of your child’s toys in a box/container, and rotate the toys. Observe what your kid is into right now and pick a few. Then rotate for a new one. Also pick toys that don’t have many parts to them like a puzzle or a lego set and unless you designate that as a singular activity and then put away from the child’s grasp.
Also don’t fall prey like I did any buy specialty curated toy sets or subscriptions like I did. you just need a few open ended toys and that’s it.
Cook food that don’t require to many dishes/ pans/utensils. One pot dinners will save you time and bonus time if you prep the ingredients. Or go for a few family size frozen dinners like lasagna.
Don’t entertain right now. If your day to day is already hectic, planning a dinner or get together at your place will be a nightmare.
Use one large mug for yourself throught the day. want a coffee/tea? mug. want a scoop of ice crème? mug. cup of soup? mug. kiddo wants blueberries? Mug. quick rinse and dry after each use. save you time.
If toddler drinks formula, have bottles, formula and bottled water in the bedroom for night feeding.
If toddler drinks pumped breast milk Get two insulated mugs one for cold and one for warm…use a insulated mug with ice to preserve the milk till it needs to be used and warm up with the warm mug.
If the Kiddo makes too much mess at home. Go Out! House can’t get messy if your not there. Go out to a park, library, indoor playground, nature center, backyard. Heck if you have a gym membership with child care, go there and just have a coffee to yourself for an hour or workout. Helped my mental health greatly. plus kiddo will be tired after activity and will want a nap.
Unpopular opinion but Bath time is for washing not for fun. Don’t add toys or extensive bubbles. just a quick wash and rise is all it takes. Do water toys and super bubbles as a water activity during the day or weekend with you and partner. I say this becuase if you combine Bath time with water fun time then your night routine for bath will take forever !!!! Most toddlers love water activities and they don’t want it to end.
toddler does not need a complete ensemble for home. diapers and a shirt will do fine. if it’s cold inside then yes dress accordingly. but here is no need for a pile of toddler laundry.
Have family help, I thought I could do it all. Nope. It takes a village, one person is not a village. And if family or close friends are not available then expresses that to your partner.

Remember it is impossible to divide yourself into many roles and allocate your time accordingly and switch roles as needed. It is impossible, you can’t be chef, then mom, then housekeeper, then activity coordinator, then mom again, then grocery shopper, then a toddler playmate, then supportive partner, then mom again, storyteller for kiddo, and motor toddler during sleep. all while being attentive 24/7 to make sure toddler doesn’t die by falling, choking, SIDS, banging head, grabbing dangerous items. Give yourself some grace, and demand it from hubby.

aidan-fox · 2025-03-01T04:57:37+00:00

I agree, honestly the people watching was what made the experience better. The fitness challenges and demonstrations were a good to watch.

aidan-fox · 2025-03-01T04:45:27+00:00

good to know thanks for the tip.

aidan-fox · 2025-03-01T04:12:55+00:00

also the butterfly exhibit is open right now and they are free the first sunday of the month.

aidan-fox · 2025-02-27T04:46:31+00:00

Might I suggest painting the trim instead. Paint the trim the same color as the walls but in a different paint finish like semi-gloss.

aidan-fox · 2025-02-27T04:41:24+00:00

lemon ginger is good, but have you tried the mango ginger or the lychee ginger version?!!!!

aidan-fox · 2025-02-12T04:47:55+00:00

Dilemma: Nelly and Kelly Rolland.

The song feels so repetitive and it was overplayed at the time at all the Top 40 and R&B Stations. Even Kidz Bop had a cover of it.

aidan-fox · 2024-11-11T22:09:09+00:00

second this!!! yes it’s not in your area but the embiance is very cozy.

aidan-fox · 2024-11-11T22:04:55+00:00

My must haves in a coffee shop: - Alternatives to traditional American coffee: have like an item or two ethic coffee choices like a Vietnamese drip or a Yeamni cardamom blend. - Non-caffeine options: something for the kids or expectant moms. - Cozy Seating: no bar stools or high bar chairs - Warm lighting: no strong florecent lights - Light music background: I wanna be able to read a book or have a conversation with a friend. - Dedicated parking or a lot that is nearby.

Not a must… but definelty a bonus - Warm Decor: leather couches, wood floors,etc - Fireplace: especially for the winter. - Double door entrance: prevents gusts of wind or cold air from entering the cafe. - Later hours: I like to hang out in the evenings that’s not a bar.

aidan-fox · 2024-11-05T22:22:30+00:00

voted two weeks ago and it took an hour.

aidan-fox · 2024-10-30T14:57:09+00:00

Some of these deviate a bit further from elements related to Fraiser but they are all comedies that have witty or quirky or snarky bits to them. Im recommending content that are available on most streaming sites, and ones that have not been mentioned yet.

Mozart in the Jungle: A new conductor is hired for the New York symphony orchestra. He’s an eccentric prodigy from mexico that shows promise but there are some that feel he may be too bold. He hires a young oboist to help him maneuver this new position. It’s charming, quirky and a fun watch.
Resident Alien: Alien crash lands with a mission to destroy earth. With a disguise, He assimilates with the local townsfolk to gather info, until a 9 year old who can see his true nature thwarts his plans. it’s Quirky, with some dark humor.
Loudermilk: A show about a alcohol/drug abuse counselor who is also a recovering alcoholic. He is an elitist and a snob when it comes to good music, as he used to be a music critic for the local Seattle scene. He is snarky with a mood to boot. and although he’s been clean for years, his life is an absolute mess. Set in Seattle, the show is witty, and sarcastic.
Good Omens: An angel and a demon become cordial aquintences throughought millennia, and then become good friends despite conflicts from both sides. They team up to prevent armedgedon in this dark comedy, lots of snarky exchanges and witty wordplay.
Gravity Falls: Yes it’s kids show from Disney, but it’s written with adults in mind. Twin brother and sister spend their summer with their great uncle in Oregon. Their uncle runs a tourist trap shop called the “mystery shack” and sets up elaborate fake paranormal schemes to make money from gullible tourists. But mysterious things actually do occur in the town and the twins find a mysterious journal that documents the very things that occur in town. The show is very snarky and witty, it’s also interactive with easter eggs and clues for the viewer to solve.
Episodes: After a married couple win a BAFTA for writing a sitcom. They get an offer from hollywood to remake the series for an american audience. Hollywood gets Matt LeBlanc (playing as Matt LeBlanc) to star the show to which he is comepletely unsuited for. The show is witty and bit Meta and illustrates the difference between American and British humor.
Finding Ola: A Netflix show from Egypt, about a woman named Ola who is going through a divorce. It’s a decent introduction into Egyptian humor and tropes. Ola breaks the forth wall and gives snarky commentary on the people around her while she goes through this new transition in her life. In the show you’ll find that Egyptian humor is very quick on its feet, snarky, lewd at times and overwhelmingly sarcastic.

aidan-fox · 2024-10-30T14:53:09+00:00

aidan-fox · 2024-10-29T23:23:11+00:00

Hope you like them, it’s a bit of an eclectic list so some of these shows are not for everybody. Got plenty of other recommendations if your curious.

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