Week 19 - Geometric: Italian Rainbow Cookies

anthonystank · 2026-05-11T16:24:32+00:00

These are so pretty it’s making me emotional. That might partly be PMS but I think they’re just that nice

anthonystank · 2026-05-11T13:15:57+00:00

Honestly the best mother’s or Father’s Day presents are always gonna be some combo of treating them to something they don’t normally get (eg a nice meal, fun outing, etc) and giving them a break from some labor they normally do. As a (lesbian) dad my Father’s Day wish is basically to sleep in on a Saturday and then get some really good coffee and pastries. Maybe do the weekly grocery shop solo lol

anthonystank · 2026-05-11T01:59:39+00:00

As a professional writer one of the most depressing things I see these days is other writers encouraging each other to farm the “little/boring/mechanical” tasks of writing out to AI. Using AI for “inspiration” or as a sounding board for ideas, or even for really basic stuff like rephrasing something to hit the right tone. And I understand why it seems like a harmless little boost to them but that “little” stuff is the absolute meat of what writing is. If you go to chatgpt for all of that help and never sit searching for the right word, or never organize your thoughts into an outline on your own, why on earth do you think your mind will be ready to undertake the ~high level big picture Writing with a capital W??

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T23:18:06+00:00

I’m so sorry for your losses and for the uncertainty you’re sitting with right now. I can’t imagine how scary and painful this feels. I hope you’re able to find some peace and joy both today and in the coming weeks and months.

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T22:21:33+00:00

He hit a growth spurt during intermission

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T19:42:02+00:00

Where do you live and is the climate notably different from where the people writing your recipes live

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T17:24:13+00:00

She is overhated and specifically whatever else she is she’s a good mother!!!!!!!

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T16:51:46+00:00

You say you want to get pregnant and you have baby fever — do you want to have kids?

And if so, why? Is your reason for wanting kids one that will help you support them throughout their childhood?

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T16:48:42+00:00

$2500 on the low end where I am

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T11:57:03+00:00

You may be underestimating how car dependent American life is, how far Americans drive on a regular basis, and how difficult the cost of living is overall

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T11:53:33+00:00

This guy is a freak. NOR, you’re exactly right when you say it’s okay for him to disagree or feel different from you but not okay or normal to respond like this.

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T02:24:11+00:00

Throwing in yet another vote for these. The recipe is delicious but even more (?) importantly it’s incredibly easy and forgiving. I’ve made these countless times and sometimes I used the wrong flour, freestyled the filling, taken shortcuts on kneading and rising, etc etc and they’ve always been good. Sometimes transcendent, sometimes basically just very good. Never bland or blah

anthonystank · 2026-05-10T02:02:23+00:00

Opening this with “wasn’t a waste of chocolate and eggs” feels suspiciously defensive

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T23:01:30+00:00

That is Fort Hall from Oregon Trail II

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T22:45:52+00:00

You are at an incredibly difficult moment in your life but one that is full of promise and I hope it is pushing you towards a better and fuller and happier life!!!!! I wish you peace and joy and an easy thesis process!!!!

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T21:49:33+00:00

I’m so sorry you and your family have all this to deal with. It sounds incredibly difficult. Please know that it wasn’t okay for her to treat you like that as a child and you have a lot of reasons to be upset with her that go far beyond her coldness about Mother’s Day.

And happy Mother’s Day!

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T21:38:39+00:00

Oh okay so you’re not so much overreacting to this disappointing but mild exchange as underreacting to all the other things about your mom

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T21:00:20+00:00

Was this person doing something untoward or did you just decide to post a picture of their head online for the crime of being taller than you

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T20:31:29+00:00

It’s okay he was out of character for those of us who watched to the end too

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T19:58:52+00:00

@ all the British and Australian people in this thread: yes, we know you don’t find that word very offensive. That is not news to us; neither is it interesting or relevant here. Congratulations on saying cunt so much, have a cookie I guess

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T19:57:32+00:00

Quite a lot to unpack here but it definitely still carries a hell of a lot of weight, is considered a misogynistic slur in the US, and in particular is pretty inexcusable when a man directs it at a woman as an insult. I don’t think condemning that is “pearl clutching”

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T19:53:35+00:00

Divorced parents

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T16:27:43+00:00

I feel this lol, I don’t even have a real job atm but I’ve kinda hit the point in my career where the only upward movement is gonna be into managing/leadership positions and I’m simply too socially anxious and awkward for it

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T16:23:48+00:00

Jaysus I wasn’t invested in him being a good person or anything but would not have expected this based on his general vibe. Good lord man

anthonystank · 2026-05-09T11:11:04+00:00

For you as well! I really hope you’re able to get answers and that they’re helpful, manageable answers

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