Yinz is definitely a Scots thing

She does, and it’s one of the key character points at the start of Aliens.

It was tender and sleepy the night before, but more fun and adventurous with a good night’s sleep and a meal inside.

Sometimes I just give them a dead stare until they stop talking then carry on with what I was saying, or alternatively “excuse me [optional] Dave, I wasn’t finished.”

Other times it’s not worth the drama, or they might actually be reasonably more excited about what they have to say then listening, in which case fair enough.

This is fucking cute

I worked with an ex-paramedic who alluded to a similar factor in leaving to become a nurse aide.

Thirdstst

Yup. Medicine is hard.

Only if we sequester your corpse in a mine shaft

The blessing exists. I’m in my 30s and my dad who’s in his 60s has more hair than me.

Or a knife

I’m pretty sure I’ve heard reliable reports of stoma gonorrhoea.

Ever seen someone pick fruit out of an enteric fistula?

Sure, because the media is generally profit oriented and therefore aligned with capitalist interests. We need more mutually supported and supportive media and journalism.

I’d half agree; they could raise taxes instead of making cuts.

It’s nice to be able to go see a show, have some drinks after, stay the night in a hotel, then hop on the train the next day. Whether it’s with family or friends, a train journey can be a nice time to catch up, read, or watch the scenery go by.

Being able to do this reliably does foster a sense of connection, like you are able and encouraged to also enjoy these activities. It might not be as quick as for those in the city, but it is achievable.

Wouldn’t her being Jewish depend more on her mother?

I like the tip for reading with toddlers!

My trusty shoe model has for some reason suddenly started rubbing and bruising my outer ankle bone. I’m hoping that some exercises will strengthen my foot and fix the issue.

Something something vegan athletes