I need an entirely separate PTO bucket for, “I can’t come in to work, my cat sat in my lap.”

Happy 20 years dating to this noodle scarfer.

Latest experiment:

Matcha Madeleines

Dear Photobucket,

The fact that you still haven’t deleted my account after thousands of emails saying you’re about to do so makes you lose all credibility.

For the love of god, just delete the account. My SPAM inbox is a graveyard of your empty threats.

Latest experiment: black sesame and honey madeleines. The sesame taste was pretty subtle; I might need to greatly increase the ratio next time.

My brain as I attempt to fall asleep:

Why don’t people sneeze in their sleep?

(Yes, I googled it. Yes, it’s the obvious answer.)

I thought strep throat was a disease for children, not 40-somethings with the maturity of a child.

The story of the Minnesota pasta thief - Tapas Click here to read the Spanish version. The annual Benton County Fair (Minnesota) took place last week, during six days in which visitors could enjoy

Pasta

www.tapasmagazine.es/en/the-story...

$2.5 million worth of olive oil stolen in Houston, investigation underway A Houston-based olive oil company is offering a reward for the return of thousands of gallons of olive oil that were stolen from a warehouse.

Olive oil

www.ktvu.com/news/2-5-mil...

Man arrested in U.K. cheese heist where imposter stole $389,000 worth of cheddar The man was detained on suspicion of fraud by false representation and handling stolen goods in the theft of roughly 48,500 pounds of the high-value cheddar.

Cheese

www.npr.org/2024/10/28/n...

$600,000 in stolen wine: Inside one of California’s biggest high-end alcohol heists The theft of hundreds of bottles of wine from an L.A. shop — including about 75 priced upwards of $1,000 — is the latest of several high-profile crimes targeting the industry.

Replying with the links individually so you can see the banners without clicking through.

Wine

www.latimes.com/california/s...

Someone out there is preparing for the single greatest illicit dinner party of all time.

Wine
www.latimes.com/california/s...

Cheese
www.npr.org/2024/10/28/n...

Olive Oil
www.ktvu.com/news/2-5-mil...

Pasta
www.tapasmagazine.es/en/the-story...

Pecan pie is a most delicious calorie bomb. I finally seem to have the timing right so that it consistently sets properly.

Apparently, there is no ability to edit posts. So Butt Checks (as opposed to cheeks) will live on forever.

Everybody check your butts.

If cats are going to fart, they could at least have the common courtesy to possess butt checks so that it makes an amusing sound before stanking up your life.

Now confirmed through rigorous science:

Coffee is Good for You

I am beginning to think that the New York Times doesn’t actually *want* their Connections words to be categorized.

They’re about to drop the hottest album of 2025.

For several months now, I’ve been unable to find Lactaid Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream.

Yesterday, I was also unable to find Mint Chocolate Chip from Breyers or some other third brand.

Google fails me in searching for recalls.

Anyone else inexplicably unable to find the greatest flavor?

Please enjoy this ground rodent checking out the above ground situation.