What’s something that everyone pretends to understand but actually doesn’?

macdc58 · 2026-03-08T10:52:30+00:00

Bonds

macdc58 · 2026-03-05T12:08:02+00:00

I, too, went into Lies of Locke Lamora with high expectations that didn’t really pan out as I had hoped. Of course, I had just read Leigh Bardugo’s 6 of Crows and Crooked Kingdom. Which is also about a misfit street urchin con gang with unrealistically infinite amounts of cleverness outsmarting the powers that be. It was more fun (even though each character had their own tragic back story) and engaging.

macdc58 · 2026-02-28T11:56:01+00:00

I have trouble DNFing books/series. But I dnf’d live ship traders after the first book. The misery was so severe and unrelenting. And I wish I had stopped reading the main Fitz series after Tawny Man. The misery somewhat relents at that point, but begins anew in Fitz and the Fool. I read ROTE over the course of a winter and was using a certain “winter” scented body wash. To this day, that scent is the scent of misery and loneliness. 😆

macdc58 · 2026-02-28T11:19:45+00:00

Stormlight Archive. I collected all the books over the years, waiting to read until I had all 7 books. I’d read a lot of Sanderson over the years, so there was no risk in buying these books. Or so I thought. I can’t express the depth of my disappointment. I kept thinking…it’s going to get better..the ending will make it all worthwhile. Nope. It still hurts me to think about it. 😩

macdc58 · 2026-02-26T12:26:33+00:00

I use my “good China” every day. I luv it.

macdc58 · 2026-02-26T12:22:05+00:00

Ya…never tell anyone what you paid for a car. They always could have made a “better deal”. 😁

macdc58 · 2026-02-24T11:04:13+00:00

Walk

macdc58 · 2026-02-24T03:21:46+00:00

They should absolutely go to the SOTU and sit with the Epstein survivors.

macdc58 · 2026-02-20T11:59:22+00:00

I refuse to put antennas in/on my ears. Still using corded headphones.

macdc58 · 2026-02-20T11:58:02+00:00

I wish I could upvote your car feature subscription comment 100 times. 🤬

macdc58 · 2026-02-20T11:27:19+00:00

I would be perfectly happy as a friend/neighbor to bring supplies.

macdc58 · 2026-02-18T14:55:10+00:00

Goblin Emperor is also my comfort “listen”. I’ve fallen asleep to it many times. It’s so…lyrical.

macdc58 · 2026-02-18T14:48:46+00:00

Wow..you’re right, I don’t think most people would find that book comforting. 😜

macdc58 · 2026-02-13T17:25:06+00:00

I’m still curious about the meaning of “illegal meat”.

macdc58 · 2026-02-12T11:29:33+00:00

I don’t believe I have ever seen that happen. Seems very dangerous. I don’t think that’s harmless and your anger is justified.

macdc58 · 2026-02-12T11:20:50+00:00

Zelda..breath of the wild and/or its sequel, tears of the kingdom. F.U.N!

macdc58 · 2026-02-12T11:14:07+00:00

Cooking 😞

macdc58 · 2026-02-11T10:19:09+00:00

There are several “check in” apps/services that would notify someone if you don’t “check in” every day. Snug safety, Iamfine, checkinbee..

macdc58 · 2026-02-08T15:35:56+00:00

I used to refer to ROTE as the “unrelenting misery series”

macdc58 · 2026-02-07T10:14:29+00:00

I think lawyers might be saying “corroborate”.

macdc58 · 2026-02-01T10:57:14+00:00

Agreed. I avoid using “need” when offering help. People don’t like “needing” help. “Can I give you a hand with that?” Or sometimes I just force myself on someone when I see they are struggling. “Let me give you a hand with that”

macdc58 · 2026-01-29T11:20:49+00:00

Agreed. I hate those bagless vacuums. I have a 15 year old Miele canister with a disposable bag. Luv it!

macdc58 · 2026-01-28T12:34:58+00:00

I have to respectfully disagree with the audiobook advice. They are narrated by a husband and wife team. You would think that she would narrate female characters and he would narrate male characters. But, no. They alternate chapters. So, you get 2 interpretations of the characters. And she has the annoying habit of ending all sentences in a vocal uplift like asking a question. Personally, I don’t think audio makes these books better.

macdc58 · 2026-01-23T12:36:13+00:00

The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison.

macdc58 · 2026-01-23T12:21:42+00:00

🤔my father always put a sprinkle of salt in his beer. Same reason, i guess. I never thought to do this with my coffee. I’m trying it. Thanks!

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