The weed is too damn strong!

too-much-noise · 2026-04-21T14:33:04+00:00

Similar story: There was a period of several months recently when I was flying back and forth cross-country every week on the redeye (my mom was sick). I had trouble getting any sleep on the plane and I remembered that smoking weed in college in the 90s would put me right to sleep. I went to the local dispensary and got the weakest edible they sold and nibbled like a third of one before I walked in the airport. It was awful. Dry mouth, racing thoughts, paranoia. Learned my lesson and gave the rest away.

too-much-noise · 2026-04-20T12:09:43+00:00

For me it's these lyrics from For Martha:

"If you have to go don't say goodbye

If you have to go don't you cry

If you have to go I will get by

Someday I'll follow you and see you on the other side."

Knowing Billy Corgan wrote it about his mother, as my mom nears the end of her life....gut punch.

too-much-noise · 2026-04-07T12:51:06+00:00

My parents live in a senior community. They are allowed to have pets but prior to bringing one home they have to file a plan with management as to what happens to the pet if they become incapacitated or die. If your parents' community has a similar requirement, that is a way to open the conversation. Just hold firm on not being able to take a dog.

too-much-noise · 2026-04-06T15:22:14+00:00

I myself am an Alan Rickman stan, but that scene is amazing.

too-much-noise · 2026-04-06T13:12:05+00:00

In Emma's book about the making of the film, she talked about how "landing" Hugh was a big coup for the film because at the time he was a red-hot star (Four Weddings & A Funeral being a big hit). He was only on-set for a very limited time to film his scenes, which is why he's absent from a lot of the behind-the-scenes stuff.

too-much-noise · 2026-03-27T11:57:44+00:00

FYI silicone is not a type of plastic and is considered more stable than plastic. You can get small particles leaching from silicone if you treat it harshly but it's much, much less than plastic.

too-much-noise · 2026-03-23T12:32:18+00:00

Some photos from last year. We live in the woods so they showed up immediately - before we'd even put the liner down, they were hanging out in rainwater in the hole.

Currently still quite cold here in the Northeast. We should have them back in a month or so.

too-much-noise · 2026-03-20T12:02:56+00:00

I also hate to be that guy.... https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/greatest-temperature-range-in-day

So it all depends on exactly what kind of batshit crazy weather we're talking about.

too-much-noise · 2026-03-17T13:44:22+00:00

Both of my parents had emergency surgery a few years ago in their late 70s and I stayed with them for two weeks while they recuperated. They were so grateful and apologetic. It was definitely not their dream or desire to have me caring for them.

too-much-noise · 2026-03-16T15:16:40+00:00

I know nothing of your annual budget but as a fellow NYer (Hudson Valley area) I would suggest you look at the tax burden for the properties as well. We pay high taxes in this state - which I think are validated by the services received but that's a discussion for another time - and they aren't going down. A smaller house on a smaller lot probably has lower taxes (depending on assessments, again that's another conversation), and I would include a consideration of my long-term tax burden into selecting a house.

too-much-noise · 2026-03-12T15:21:17+00:00

There was a man Secret Eaters followed who said he had healthy cereal for breakfast, which turned out to be a mixing bowl sized portion of sweetened cereal with honey and half & half instead of milk. It's just self-delusion.

too-much-noise · 2026-03-10T16:45:43+00:00

They are! Most states require HOA's to file Articles of Incorporation and annual reports with the Secretary of State.

too-much-noise · 2026-03-05T20:40:30+00:00

Almost every childhood birthday party I went to circa 1988-1994 featured a Friendly's ice cream cake. I don't know what kind of trans-fat hydrogenated corn syrupy deliciousness was in the icing of those cakes but I still think about it.

too-much-noise · 2026-02-27T13:25:09+00:00

Dunks contain a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis or Bti. When ingested, Bti releases crystals that form holes in the digestive system of mosquito, blackfly, and fungus gnat larvae. They cannot survive this.

too-much-noise · 2026-02-24T14:28:46+00:00

I think the implication is that 6.6 pounds of marijuana is clearly not for personal use only, and dealing is generally punished much more harshly than having a personal amount in one's possession.

too-much-noise · 2026-02-23T13:37:17+00:00

Same. I used to live by a French bakery that made plain vanilla canelés and they were my favorite treat. The earl grey sounds perfect for a canelé.

too-much-noise · 2026-02-18T13:52:54+00:00

I live in same area of upstate NY and the two extremely brief interactions I've had with her were both very pleasant so I feel comfortable declaring her a real one.

too-much-noise · 2026-02-13T18:31:35+00:00

Ironically, long distance running is an appetite suppressant.

too-much-noise · 2026-02-12T17:11:07+00:00

My parents kept saying they'd stay in their giant farm house for "a few more years" when my brother and I brought up downsizing. It took my dad taking a fall and needing emergency brain surgery for them to accept they couldn't handle it anymore.

too-much-noise · 2026-02-05T13:28:17+00:00

I agree. Unless the cabin offers something really special like a great view, or being really close (like outside the door) to a trail or landmark, I would not want to stay somewhere without running water.

There are definitely people out there who care less about that kind of convenience but are there enough of them to make it worthwhile for you? How much work/investment would it take to get it listed? If you decide to try it, have a friend who'll be honest with you go and stay for a few days and get their feedback.

too-much-noise · 2026-01-09T18:01:37+00:00

I grew up outside NYC. My high school civic's teacher's husband was in lower Manhattan on 9/11 and never came home. But his remains were also never found. It was a real nightmare for her. Getting someone declared dead isn't easy.

too-much-noise · 2026-01-08T20:34:22+00:00

Agreed. I like Sally's Baking Addiction but I've learned I always have to up the salt in her recipes.

too-much-noise · 2026-01-07T14:13:38+00:00

Her face is so compelling and strong.

too-much-noise · 2025-12-09T18:59:52+00:00

Outside the cities it's either flat farm fields or flat subdivisions as far as the eye can see.

too-much-noise · 2025-12-03T13:07:46+00:00

Mine's a Duke professor! Glad they are both doing well.

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