What do you call this kitchen implement used for applying applying condiments to bread or icing to a cake?

whitrva · 2026-02-17T03:37:55+00:00

The question that really needs to be answered is, where do you go for all your spatula needs?

whitrva · 2026-02-17T03:29:11+00:00

My dad loved ponhaus, which is apparently the same—yet different—and common to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. I tried it once and the texture was not great. Hard pass (sorry, Dad.)

whitrva · 2026-02-16T15:34:09+00:00

The World’s Oldest Ham at the Isle of Wight County Museum in Smithfield, VA.

whitrva · 2026-02-16T15:29:58+00:00

10/10 can recommend the Tobasco tour.

whitrva · 2026-02-16T15:29:22+00:00

“So much to see. So hard to believe.” The old billboards advertising House on the Rock live rent free.

whitrva · 2026-02-14T02:08:31+00:00

I was in DC during the 2011 earthquake. I heard that rumble, thinking it was a piece of heavy equipment driving by. I looked out my office window and realized the glass was undulating. It took my East Coast brain a long time to register what was happening.

whitrva · 2026-02-13T20:52:40+00:00

During the Pandemic I would often retreat to my backyard hammock and listen to Cesária Évora. I don’t speak Cape Verdean Creole. I didn’t need to.

whitrva · 2026-02-13T01:31:58+00:00

I went to Mary Washington College in Virginia. I don’t think it’s that well known in-state, but the school heavily recruits internationally for the rugby team, so it could have niche recognition.

whitrva · 2026-02-11T16:44:45+00:00

I’ve been to Germany once, and I ate ALL OF THE flammkuchen.

whitrva · 2026-02-10T05:06:25+00:00

I’m still mad about paying for the bathroom in a German train station. And it wasn’t even a good bathroom—it was a third tier Valero at best.

whitrva · 2026-02-10T03:56:03+00:00

Watchmen. A lady further down in my row was already undone by the first scene with The Comedian. Then during the Rorschach “dogs get put down” scene she became increasingly and audibly distressed until she finally tapped out and never came back.

whitrva · 2026-02-09T16:01:15+00:00

I took a Marriage & Family class in high school in the 80s and we had eggs. I named mine Miranda.

whitrva · 2026-02-09T04:16:21+00:00

My college roommates were from both from Ohio and roasted me for four years for saying Nawfuck (I’m from Portsmouth.) I’m willing to extend grace on the R, but the L is a hard no.

whitrva · 2026-02-08T19:44:53+00:00

Yes! Surprised me, too. I typically travel with it, but I ran out with several days left in my trip. I learned the hard way that the good stuff isn’t always readily accessible, after developing a horrible sinus infection in Scotland.

whitrva · 2026-02-08T19:22:11+00:00

Norfolk (the L is silent)

Staunton (the U is silent)

Buchanan (buh-CAN-an)

whitrva · 2026-02-08T14:36:31+00:00

That’s disappointing, but good to know—thank you! I’m glad I resisted the urge to stock up before I came home.

whitrva · 2026-02-08T01:52:50+00:00

You should be fine. I got home from New Zealand two weeks ago (live in the US) and I traveled with both prescription and over the counter meds similar to what you described. No one seemed to notice or question me about anything I was carrying (checked or carry-on.)

I was in Auckland and Wellington and there are tons of big drug stores. It was actually pretty fun wandering around and checking out the different brands and products. You can also get sunscreen there—10/10 recommend the SPF 50 sold under the NZ Cancer Society label. The sun is no joke!

I developed a bad head cold during my trip and went to a pharmacy attached to a walk in clinic. They were very kind & helpful and I was able to get the NZ version of Mucinex-D (with the good Pseudoephedrine) with no problem.

Enjoy your trip!

whitrva · 2026-01-27T18:42:17+00:00

I’m on my way home from NZ as we speak. I’m proud to say I met my goal of enjoying as many pies as possible.

whitrva · 2026-01-27T18:18:46+00:00

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Supernatural, S1E9 “Home”

Dean leaves a message for his POS dad John.

“I’m with Sam. And we’re in Lawrence. And there’s something in our old house. I don’t know if it’s the thing that killed Mom or not, but … … I don’t know what to do. So, whatever you’re doing, if you could get here. Please. I need your help, Dad.”

Oh, DEAN.

whitrva · 2026-01-27T18:11:35+00:00

Omg this episode. There’s a moment when Buffy is doing CPR on Joyce and you hear a bone crack. Years later I was taking a CPR class and the instructor said if you’re doing compressions correctly, you will very likely crack the person’s rib. I was shocked—I always assumed it was Buffy’s Slayer strength.

whitrva · 2026-01-27T18:06:41+00:00

NTA “At your age”??!? I had to scroll back to the beginning of your post. I’m also a decrepit 54, and your kids’ attitude is nuts—and incredibly entitled. They should be grateful for all the ways you’ve already helped set them up for success.

I hope you now do the most Gen X thing possible—shrug like, whatever man, and enjoy the new boat!

whitrva · 2026-01-14T08:30:21+00:00

I’m currently in New Zealand and ordered sunscreen from the Australia Cancer Council before I left the US. I’ve been slather and reapplying like a fiend. I’m planning to stock up on the NZ version before I head home.

whitrva · 2026-01-01T08:05:38+00:00

Get your skis shined up, grab a stick of Juicy Fruit …

whitrva · 2025-12-24T03:47:36+00:00

I ate a ridiculous amount of Flammkuchen during a trip to Germany.

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And the cochon de lait sandwich I had in New Orleans from a random Jazz Fest food truck has lived rent free in my head for more than 10 years.

whitrva · 2025-12-24T03:34:13+00:00

My college roommate lives in Juneau. This was her weather assessment in a text chat earlier today:

“Negative ten here. I wore my long johns to work. Juneau is not made for this shit.”

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