things to do in LA this weekend
So I find myself alone in Los Angeles this weekend, and didn't have time for much planning prior to the trip. Anyr of things to do & see this Easter weekend? I'm mostly interested in...
View Articlebuilding the perfect internet radio station
Pandora doesn't do it for me; is there an internet radio service I'd like better? So, I think I've finally realised why Pandora and I are never going to be a good match. Pandora seems to work in a way...
View ArticlePreparing for an anxious dog
I am going to adopt a dog this summer. One of the dogs that I am considering is currently being treated medically for anxiety. If I adopt him, he will be the first dog I've had who has had this...
View ArticleI can only identify the 1UP's and the power-ups
I have no background knowledge in mycology whatsoever. But I would like to improve my mushroom-identification knowledge from zero to at least beginner-101 level. What resources [online, print books, or...
View ArticleIndestructible plush dog toys
Can you recommend a plush squeaker toy for dogs that's durable? Since his adoption in June, as my dog has doubled in size from a wee 4 month old puppy to a handsome 9 month old behemoth (obligatory...
View ArticleThis sucks. Or, more precisely, it doesn't.
I have this vacuum which doesn't currently work. The vacuum has a full block in its hose, too deep to be accessed by popping the hose as described in the owner's manual. Can I partially disassemble...
View ArticleSwiss Chard Recipies
The thing I do with Swiss Chard -- chopped, sauteed w/olive oil, garlic, maybe lemon juice -- is fine. But I've got some chard I want to use tonight, and I'm in the mood for better than fine. What do...
View ArticleDelight my dog
With summer here, we need some new recipes for treats that I can stuff into a Kong and freeze. What are some of your (and your dog's) favorites? The best options will be relatively easy to make,...
View ArticleVeggie meal planning
So, at the omniverous .kobayashi. household, I cook dinner. Last week, my partner has expressed a desire to eat meat no more than once per week. I'm on board, but there's a complicating factor: she...
View ArticleDog Friendly Maine
Can you recommend some good dog-friendly outings (short hikes, dog friendly beaches, destinations, trips, etc) in southern/southwestern Maine? Bonus points for those who can also recommend: a) things...
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