Wow. I hadn't heard of Brave Books. Those picture books are...not subtle.

Dd wants these boots very specifically. I'm hoping they'll come down in price at least a little! ARIAT Men's WMS Scout Paddock Black Equestrian Boot https://a.co/d/8y0Gskk

Hopefully the silence means they're on the field trip and having a great time!

I hope she's fine this morning! And if she's fine, I think you're good to go. Stomachs are pretty amazing.

There's an interesting history book entitled "The Commissar Vanishes" that we found fascinating, about Stalin. It sparked conversations. It's hard to find, but you can get a used copy.

We did this bit of math, sweating over a hot physics textbook. I swooned a little. 🙂

A much younger woman called me Sweetheart the other day! She was working as a waitress and I was there for lunch. It startled me, but I assumed she was either being nice or a tad cute in a role.

Yes. It's horrible giving a cat meds. I insist on a shot if at all available. If my cat ever submitted to meds, I'd know she was dying.

Just now reading this thread. My support and hugs to your sweet relative.

When we lived in Germany, a number of friends who had previously believed themselves seriously gluten intolerant found that they could eat the fresh bakery foods. Those leaves would mold in four summer days. The crumb was excellent; they had plenty of gluten. So we came to think that it might not be gluten that was the issue for folks. Maybe preservatives? Processing? It's not scientific, but it was very interesting.

"Probably because she wants to have it be "her" terminology." Precisely.

That's awesome, Jumpy!

She sure comes across as profiteering to me. However, I'm still riled at her from the Sold a Story podcast.

My whole house smells like garlic and lamb right now. It was delicious when we ate it yesterday, but I'd like to reduce the smells; I just don't know how, and I love to cook good food, so....

Lucy!

Hurray! I'm so happy for you]!

I'll say Prince. Michael Jackson was great, but Prince was supreme.

How obnoxious! I'm sorry that happened to you.

I've been talking to my Dad about this. He and Mom homeschooled me starting back before it was cool (or maybe quite legally defined, cough). He says he took the AP Calculus offered at his high school, graduating in the early 1970s, but when he got to RPI, they made him take it again "their way," and he was glad they did because it was a lot better and harder.

Oh, those eyes! Lovely!

I just finished reading The Inequality Machine by Paul Tough, which is about college admissions and has a lot to say about the College Board. He says that the CB has paid for a number of opinion pieces and articles on grade inflation, in order to hype the importance of admissions testing as an equalizer. He says that grade inflation has been consistent across schools, so their argument is untrue. His book has made me more alert to propaganda in the admissions arena. Your point about students not receiving feedback resonates with me, though.

I think I need to make this. Thanks!

Recipes! Good grief, people! We need those! 🙂

Congratulations!