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The official commencement photographer for my graduation is charging $50 for a single digital image of me that doesn’t even look good. I’m certain lots of people will pay for one. Photographers should charge what they’re worth. If you don’t want to pay it, don’t have them take your photo. Easy.

Very proud of my mom just now. For years she has bought the same brand of napkins but told me she has to stop because they donate to the GOP. Then she asked me to check on the tissues she buys. She’s switching brands on that too.

4 years ago today I had the great fortune to visit the home of one of the best orchestral composers of the 20th century, Jean Sibelius.

I feel it would benefit YouTube to bring back the thumbs down with regards to ads. The last 10 ads I was shown tonight were all for products I have no use for or have no interest/ability in using. If companies are spending on ads, let me see ones that might actually influence me.

If you think this could be about you, it’s about you. In all sincerity, please consider seeing a therapist and talking to someone if you aren’t already. And if you are, ask yourself if it’s helping. If the answer is no, it’s ok to go see someone different.

They must be desperate for articles at Tasting Table.

Cut to me planning a full Mexican tasting menu for friends complete with wine pairings from Mexican wineries.

Grilltime

This schnitzel was tasty and thicc.

Sometimes the best gifts are the ones you didn’t ask for.

Yup. It is. Funny how one random comment can end such a big chapter of your life.

Well, at least one good thing happened today.

For the first time in a very long time I have nothing set in the future to look forward to and it’s a very empty feeling.

I don’t think I have tons of Chicago area followers, but I can vouch that Rudolf is a good housemate wolf in case anyone is looking for a roommate.

This is a very healthy way to approach and process this kind of situation. Once I gave myself permission to just let them go, it lifted a weight that we are never required to bear.

It's over. Isn't it?

The worst part about being known as “the planner” is that no one ever plans anything for you.

I hope when it happens I’m around a bunch of people and get to be the one to let them know.

You could post an infographic that solves world hunger, but if you used AI to make it I’m going to tell you to go fuck yourself.

This Shutterstock image of a freezer really exemplifies the American Experience. - 3-4 half bags of tots since you forget and buy more - 10 or so bags of random things, half of which aren't labeled - Frozen meals from Trader Joes but when did you even last shop there? - Blood (?) under the ice?

TIL there are couples that live together and have been in their relationship relatively long term, have dinner at or quite near the same time and yet each person cooks an individual dinner they each eat, usually together.

That thing where you would LOVE a peanut butter and potato chip sandwich, but you have no potato chips, and you could make them since you have the ingredients and equipment, but that means making a major mess in the kitchen after 8PM. And also you are high.

Zelensky issued an official presidential decree authorizing Russia to hold its Victory Day parade in Moscow tomorrow. He included the exact coordinates of Red Square. That's it. A+ trolling.

TIL in the event of a three way tie after Final Jeopardy, all the contestants come back the next day for a rematch.

If I ever became single again I think my entire diet would consist of frozen pizza, Boston Market frozen dinners, Marie Callander’s pot pies, canned veggies, and ice cream.

WolfTravelTip™️ Don’t visit garbage dumps as part of your sightseeing. That is all.

Today on “there are different products in different countries…” Americans have these sold premade. It’s a valid ingredient, not a fully cooked dish.

I love how in the Stargate film, even approaching chevron 6 the phones and coffee mugs are almost pushed off the desk, but in the series it's all like "incoming traveller, derp de do!'

My last class is May 11, but grades aren't released until right before commencement which is May 28. Today in class, the department head joked "if you get a call from a 617 area code in between then, just don't pick up." No one thought it funny.

I love how the first time you are in this situation, Nintendo gives you a bunch of text to read on the far side of the screen, AND makes a chime so you're extra aware of the pop-up. Like, excuse me, but I am more than a little fucking busy at the moment. #Tearsofthekingdom #Zelda

Nice

In addition to “show less like this” I’d like a “show nothing like this” option.

Yeah, so never knew the Senate used to be elected by state legislatures, not The People, until 1913. Thanks, education!

What is this used for? Cocktails? Marinades?

You won’t believe what I saw…

I went to Nando's today for the first time in probably 7 years, and I must say I was not at all impressed. I'm not sure what the allure is, but I probably won't be returning.

I mean what the fuck is wrong with people. I don’t care how smart someone is, we don’t need any more elderly presidents.

Fran came back!

It might seem as something unthought of these days, but I really miss writing on boards with chalk. There was something connecting about it and it made me feel more connected to my humanity. When my HS transitioned to whiteboards in the 90s the Foreign Lang. Dept. kept chalk. I loved them for that.

Here comes weather.

One of mine is all restaurants should have physical menus as opposed to forcing me to scan a QR code, which goes with don’t expect everyone to have their phones on them at all times. There’s a reason this exists in my house.

YouTube must think I make a lot more money than I do. In the last 10 minutes they have given me ads for Amex cards out of my range, trips on a new Lufthansa premium business class, and Maybachs.

I can always appreciate a clever commerical. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0yY...

Fantastic Mr Chickadee. #birds #art #linocut #linoprint #printmaking Liquoricelino.etsy.com

A beautiful drawing of my bestest fox @ennex.world by @scubafox.bsky.social It's so lovely!

Earlier tonight my mom texted me "Stone baby!" and it took several minutes before I realized she was talking about an episode of Call the Midwife she had just watched, not just texting me random words.

BREAKING: Hungary just saw a stunning political shakeup. Opposition leader Péter Magyar says Prime Minister Viktor Orbán personally called to congratulate him on his victory, marking the imminent end to Orbán’s long grip on power.