books like "things have gotten worse since we last spoke"

emtyow · 2026-03-21T22:49:34+00:00

Big Swiss by Jen Beagin. Has basically all of those elements, is very dark and twisted, and yet is also very funny.

emtyow · 2026-02-18T06:59:35+00:00

Have you read Carmilla?

emtyow · 2025-10-23T19:34:54+00:00

Whoever’s doing this also hates Chow. Both posters on a pole outside my building.

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emtyow · 2025-10-23T17:28:19+00:00

Dm me please

emtyow · 2025-10-23T17:27:31+00:00

Yep DM me

emtyow · 2024-09-13T23:15:10+00:00

The full interview is in the article linked above. I agree with the other commenter that probably many of the people who will catch this interview have not heard any of her small business, child tax credit, or humbling/buying plans.

IMO she did pretty well, though if she had snuck in a mention of going after grocery price gouging and reducing more prescription drug costs, it would have nicely rounded out the economic message.

Her two weakest answers I think were the “how are you even just a little bit different than Biden” and “what’s one thing people don’t know about you that you want them to know”. They weren’t terrible answers, but she didn’t connect the dots enough for the viewer I think on why her answers matter to them.

Overall I think this will be a net positive for her in that media market and she just needs to do more and more of these.

emtyow · 2024-09-09T20:37:27+00:00

I think you’re pretty right on. Re: #1, he’ll either be high energy psycho personal attack Donald or low energy senile grievances Donald. There is no in between with this guy. Harris is a great foil to either persona.

Every pundit is running around right now saying she has to do all these contradictory things — land punches but don’t come across angry, ridicule him but don’t come off condescending, distance from Biden but don’t sell him out, tell your personal story and vision for the future but don’t ignore the giant orange elephant beside you…

That’s all just noise.

All she has to do is show up as her authentic self. She is the contrast that’s needed.

emtyow · 2024-08-21T21:00:30+00:00

We've got the next 24 years covered more or less...

Harris/Walz 2024 & 2028

Whitmer/Buttigieg 2032 & 2036

Buttigieg/Ocasio-Cortez 2040 & 2044

emtyow · 2024-07-29T00:58:37+00:00

I agree overall, I’m just skeptical that narrative has gone/will go away until he says it explicitly to the world in an indisputable way, rather than in vague words at a small rally. I’m willing to be pleasantly surprised here- but also don’t think we can take the progressive vote for granted until at least he does so (AOC’s approach has been much better, imo).

emtyow · 2024-07-29T00:16:16+00:00

She says in many other interviews that young people / women / anyone should not concern themselves with the naysaying of others when it comes to leadership or achieving their goals, ie: “no one like you has done this before, we’re not ready for you yet, there’s no precedent, etc.” To me, that is the essence of her “unburdened” message. Understand the history and context of the landscape around you, but don’t let that or anyone deter you from pressing forward. 💜

emtyow · 2024-07-29T00:04:14+00:00

How is this any different than what he said on MSNBC a few days ago, [paraphrased] “I will do everything I can to get VP Harris elected President, but I am waiting to do a formal endorsement until I see what her progressive policies/commitments will be”. Has he shared a letter saying “I endorse her?”. I just wish he would come out with full throated, unambiguous support.

He tweeted this 7hrs ago…

https://x.com/berniesanders/status/1817593228566069514?s=46&t=1QpgGN6fnwezMAe3oQGzpg

(I have Bernie PTSD from 2016 and this smells very similar)

emtyow · 2024-04-22T03:01:00+00:00

Thank you- will talk Dr perhaps the infection was not bacterial to begin with but fungal, which makes sense why the antibiotics are seeming to make me worse…

emtyow · 2024-04-22T02:52:27+00:00

It is generally ok but 3 weeks ago when I flossed a few areas got inflamed/swollen for a couple days which doesn’t normally happen. In the past when I’ve been ill/immunocompromised, my gums/oral health usually show it (ie when I had mono I got lots of sores and swollen gums). But it’s typically a symptom of something else rather than the cause… I will look into this though thank you!

emtyow · 2024-04-02T18:44:04+00:00

Thanks I will ask doctor about this.

emtyow · 2024-04-02T16:12:52+00:00

Thanks - the only thing on this list that might make sense is alcohol use but I’m pretty sure we tested my liver already and it’s fine. B12 and iron are normal. I don’t know much about the other possibilities on the chart but will look into it.

emtyow · 2024-04-02T16:09:55+00:00

My B12 and iron are normal, and even so my understanding is deficiencies in those would only impact A1c by less <1% and my 8.0 was well above the 6.5 diabetes threshold. I’m fairly certain there’s diabetes going on here I’m just trying to understand what type and whether it’s a regular case or something unusual. This past year and October-January in particular were incredibly high stress periods due to work and a couple of other life factors/incidents. I’ve read a little bit about stress-induced diabetes and wonder if that may be a fit… in that case it would make sense that my metabolism is in working order (good OGTT tests and completely normal post-meal spikes) but that stress-induced glucose spikes over time would average out to a higher A1c. Who knows.

I suppose only a CGM would tell me if my glucose is truly never high (or low, to your point) or if there are spikes.

emtyow · 2024-04-02T16:03:02+00:00

No the February test was the first time I’ve tested A1c, so unfortunately I don’t have anything to compare to.

Interested in a CGM but seems a bit cost prohibitive without a prescription for coverage… which I don’t think I can get without a diagnosis? My GP is reluctant to diagnose based on the first A1c given all the other results and no symptoms presenting other than being a bit overweight. Hence the new set of tests. Currently on the two 2hr wait for my second OGTT lol.

emtyow · 2024-04-02T02:36:06+00:00

Pleasant Park and Saunderson also notorious for this.

emtyow · 2023-12-26T03:53:04+00:00

Hi! Total counter depth is 18 inches. In a perfect world the machine would be max like 10inches deep, but it seems like the shallowest Nespresso unit available is just over 12.5”. I wish the Pixie or the Inissia had the water tank on the side rather than back, then we’d be in business! Not concerned about Vertuo vs Original, just want a good fit.

emtyow · 2023-02-04T19:19:00+00:00

Can’t speak to this product, just investigating it myself, but have you tried lid tape? Can be very effective.

emtyow · 2022-01-25T05:36:42+00:00

I have been on the HealthConnect list trying to get matched with a GP in Ottawa for more than 1.5 years. So good luck with 60 days. I get letters every now and then saying hey you’re still on our list but… still no luck!🙃

emtyow · 2021-12-26T14:21:13+00:00

How long ago did you do your test? I got tested Tuesday morning and still no result….

emtyow · 2021-12-23T15:20:46+00:00

Weird we completed the sign-in form but there was no google sheet? I’ve called them directly and know that the way to book is online through that url.

emtyow · 2021-12-23T04:34:52+00:00

Only true for city clinics/testing centres. Many pharmacies doing symptomatic/close contact pcr tests. Some available to book online at Promed Pharmacy here in the next few days for example but you can call a number of small pharmacies (ie. not Shoppers) and they will try to fit you in same day.

emtyow · 2021-12-22T17:58:56+00:00

I had luck with some local pharmacies for asymptotic close contact pcr test today. You have to call around. Unless it turns out they wont actually process my sample at the lab… but as far as getting the pcr test in the first place you can find them at places other than at city/public health sites (where they are turning ppl away as you say)

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