Well, this is just my opinion as a jaded American, but I believe it means "Told off in a publicly embarrassing way that has zero actual consequence in the long term, so the powerful people of the party can wash their hands of the whole matter whilst pretending they don't actually openly celebrate their fascism behind closed doors."

Humanity is a lost cause. Still worth fighting for.

Anything with George Guidall.

He has a deep, resonant voice. I don't know how else to describe it, but it's very comforting.

He has done probably hundreds of audiobooks but one series I remember him doing was The Cat Who... line of mysteries. Very lightweight but fun books.

You'd need to watch it through to understand. (And I'm not telling you to do that.)

It's about troubled people trying to build themselves into something more, and what it can cost you in the moment.

You see a dozen people screaming at each other and yelling Chef - I see a family trying to work through their issues, one of those being the toxicity of families, while being honest and showing each other love and respect.

My wife also loves Schitt's Creek and I can't stand the shallow, one-note characters... but that's because I haven't put in the time to get to know them and see how they grow and change.

A lot of shows are like this, and it's totally okay to bounce off of them if they don't resonate with you.

But I love this one. The Bear is great fun.

Strands #121 “Heat and eat” 🔵🔵🔵🟡 🔵🔵🔵🔵

I was not getting this one until I finally randomly got one of the words. If it had times or told you how many words you guessed, this would be one or my worse showings.

I was on a MUD (old multi-player internet text rpg) called Three Kingdoms when Princess Diana died. Over a hundred people online at the time from all over the world.

It was a huge shock for everyone, followed by a strange communal grieving for a well-known and liked international figure.

There isn't anything all that wrong with smoking some pot and playing video games. Just make sure you're still taking care of yourself in other ways.

Keep clean. Cook your own food. Exercise, get fresh air. And yes, play some games, while high if that's what you prefer. All of that is taking care of yourself from a physical and mental health perspective, so you don't break down, or, ideally, panic while looking at schematics.

Therapy isn't a bad idea at all, but if you're resistant to that, check those other boxes of self-care and in the process you may gain a few healthier habits.

That prior paragraph is all me - I've always avoided therapy and have had a couple of breakdowns, including a lost decade. I'm now fifty and relatively happy with my life, but only because I did put in some work on myself.

You're off to a good start with yoga and hanging out with friends. Figure out how you want to fill this time, and enjoy yourself. Dabble in things. Find new passions. Life doesn't give you time off like this often.

You are who you are, and trying to cover that up just leads to further issues down the line.

To some degree, a skill you can learn is to accept it and let it roll off. Laugh with them. Because all the time you spend dwelling on what was said to you just drags you down into a pointless funk and reframes how you think about yourself.

You're sensitive, that's an asset. If your friends want to exploit that, ask them to stop and find better friends if they won't.

That's the problem - with them, not you - they know you react, so they needle you.

It's shitty behavior and it's not harmless fun.

You're... a ghost. I see a picture of a broken sink. Seek paranormal counseling.

Thing is, Oreos were the better copy of the cookies that preceded them, Hydrox. And I love Oreos.

So now I just have to try some bourbons. What brands would you recommend?

I've been watching a lot of British comedy shows lately. I want to try a sausage roll too.

But not 'absolute casserole'. That sounds a bit disgusting and messy.

I totally get where you're coming from but wanted to put the counterpoint, as obvious as it was.

She was caring for those who nobody else could for at that time, and to generally good effect day to day.

I've worked in group homes and know of the challenges you face in serving those who aren't all that stable.

Just would never have advocated for that solution for anyone really. All that is said with historical knowledge and such.

Yours was a good post.

She was trying her best with that she had and knew at the time, even if she overreacted in the end, to terrible effect.

And forced a sane but disruptive man through a disabling procedure?

No. She went way the hell too far so she could protect her little kingdom and stay in power. She was not concerned with helping her charges improve their lot in life.

Have they lost their mind?

Inspired by Michelle Bachmann.

I disagreed with the summary. Are we allowed to discuss, or just insult? Don't care, not worth the time.

Nobody proved shit. I disagreed with you and the article. (Okay, you're someone else.)

I'll admit I'm having a terrible day while sick at work but this is NOT worth the energy. I'm not defending the slimy woman. But I am blocking you for the needless and extended insults.

And so the district that she had before, which is now a different district, because the borders have moved, and is less likely to elect her.

This is a FUCKING STUPID ARGUMENT. It doesn't matter whether I'm right or you are. It's fucking semantics. The district that elected her no longer exists. Another one does now that contains a lot of the same people.

I do block them, but I will still call it out when I see it.

Go the fuck away, fascist.