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is there a genre you won’t listen to?

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I have a perfectly good art room downstairs in the basement. Do I use it? No, I fight the cats for the kitchen table.

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And why? Cultural norms? Personal schedule? “Cause I’m always late to everything”?

Bonus points: Region and/or ethnicity?

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A short comic I’ve done for @ibenkrutt

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Okay… here me out…

Ghost Marshmallows. Ghosts of marshmallows or ghosts who just really want to be marshmallows? The world may never know.

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I didn’t know that’s a thing - it’s a good idea where it can be done, I like it! I don’t think that was the case here, I didn’t notice any adults but they could have just been buried in the teens lol and it would explain the age range. The first few had me wondering if it was a frosh thing but the main pack looked solidly high school ages.

About two hours ago I was coming up to a light downtown- it changed before I got there, and as I walked up to the curb a couple teens on scooters rolled up. And then a couple more. And then a lot more. And as they turned to go another way it looked like the weirdest school of fish curving up Slater.

Just these random 50, 60 boys on scooters.

Don't know where they came from, dunno where they were going, but I hope they had fun?

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About two hours ago I was coming up to a light downtown- it changed before I got there, and as I walked up to the curb a couple teens on scooters rolled up. And then a couple more. And then a lot more. And as they turned to go another way it looked like the weirdest school of fish curving up Slater.

Just these random 50, 60 boys on scooters.

Don't know where they came from, dunno where they were going, but I hope they had fun?

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walking distance poll

• speaking for your own definition in a private context (for example not what you would expect when a hotel advertises a "beach at walking distance" but rather if you want to go somewhere, what distance do you consider within your personal walking distance)

• you can walk at any pace you like, fast or slow

• you can take as many breaks as you like, the only thing that matters is the total time that it takes you to get from point A to point B

• you can use any medical mobility aids you want/need to cross the distance

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My perfect mashed potatoes

The secret is in the water; literally, it’s IN the water.

See, when you boil potatoes, a lot of special starches and sugars and stuff leeches out into the water. When you drain the water before mashing them, you throw away a lot of good stuff, which is a big part of what makes mashed potatoes “dry” and bland, even when you add large amounts of cream and butter and things.

So don’t throw out any water.

Here’s how you do that:

First, cut your potatoes into smaller cubes than you probably do. (I’ve left the skins on for flavor and also, that’s where a lot of a potato’s nutrients are, like protien and iron and vitamins B and C, just to name a few)

The reason for cutting them smaller (besides avoiding giant peices of skin) is so that there is less space in the pot between each peice for water to fill, so you use less water to cook them. That’s important because you won’t be draining any water, so you can’t afford to have too much water! For the same reason, just barely cover them with water when they go on the stove.

But! Before you do that, put the pot on the stove with some butter, garlic, and seasonings; let the butter start to sizxle just a little then put most of a single layer of potatoes in the pan and let the brown and sear. Turn them, brown them on all sides, get ‘em fairly dark (I forgot to get a pic here because I was worried I’d burn the butter).

Ready? now throw the rest of the potatoes in right on top, and add your water, give them a stir. This way, you’re boiling in some of that lovely fried potato/french fry flavor.

Okay, so, as they cook, you may need to add a little water, not too much! ideally the very highest piece of potato will be poking just above the surface. Now, when your potatoes are really really soft, mash them directly into the water. Just pull them off the stove, leave all the water in, and start mashing. Trust me. At first you’ll think there’s too much water. If you get them mashed and they ARE a little too liquidy, just put ‘em back on the stove. You’ll have to stir often or constantly, but they will steam off additional water without losing any good stuff.

Now add some salt, and taste. Right?! And you haven’t even put in any cream or cheese or anything yet.

Speaking of which, you can use like, a third of the amount of butter or cream or anything, and they will still taste better than usual. So they taste better AND they are higher in nutrients AND lower in fats and salts! That’s a lot of win — enjoy your potatoes!

Fuck Columbus! Indigenous Rights! And happy Thanksgiving!

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alright folks, who's your weird regular? we have "snake guy" who always has a snake crawling on his arm (i've posted pics of it on here before)

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TOMORROW IS THE 4-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF HIM DOING IT TO US

National Holiday

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Love it when Rolling Stone puts out an article about the 25 most influential internet creators and I've only heard of 7 of them

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Do any of u have decent recipes that are like 5 ingredients (not including spices) and take 45 mins or less to prepare i gotta stop eating sandwiches for dinner

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Métis Miku (Creeku)