Huh. 8 can’t wear crocs, they mess up my plantar fascia. The shoes I wear 98%of the time are a version of these sparkly Skechers, with great arch support: https://theflipflopzone.com/products/119631-vinyasa-happy-spring

It feels very impersonal, which is probably because/why it’s used so often by detectives investigating deaths. There’s a noncommittal “… but yes you’re a suspect, and where were you at 7:22 pm last night?” that goes with it. I’m sorry for your loss, but what did you gain?

As a human talking to a friend you can probably do better. But think it out and practice it beforehand, because saying something, anything, is better than getting tongue-tied and saying nothing. Or worse, avoiding them altogether.

It’s the Met Gala, they could totally show up with full pit and crotch forestry to make that statement.

If you don’t like the idea of saying “I’m sorry for your loss” because it feels like apologizing for something you didn’t do, you can use the classy and traditional “My deepest condolences on the loss of your…”

And it’s a legit question, no hate generated.

I have tried the “no shoes inside” thing and can’t stand the constant feeling of dirt particles on my bare feet even while I’m walking on the floor behind a swiffer, broom, or mop. I’d rather keep my shoes on and just assume the floor is not 100% clean even when someone has just cleaned it.

But I have a logistics question: I know you have a place for shoes by the front door, but what do you do about the back door? Or in my case the three sliding-glass doors onto balconies that I use daily? Is one supposed to keep going to the front door to get shoes and carrying them through the house? My balconies overhang the street and get a lot of road grime, plus my plants drop leaves etc., so shoes are very necessary out there. And many people have back yards. I’m curious about what you do.

Hey it was news to me too. Yay new knowledge!

Naming something after a person feels like an honor, but a PARASITIC WASP?

So walrus or narwhal, toothy?

Please Lord, take him. And his shitty boss. Do what You will with them, but take them.

That’s also an option

No, something like this, (I picked one at random) so easy to upgrade your boring head-down shower. Aim the warm water exactly where you want it, get everyone’s bits nice and clean.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Moen-Attune-Chrome-Handheld-Shower-Head-1-75-GPM-6-6-LPM/5015066185

If you’re doing anything in your bed other than sleeping, you may need to shower and change your sheets more often.

And if you shower and change your sheets more often, you might increase the chances you’ll be doing more in your bed than sleeping.

I will also suggest having a lidded trashcan in the bathroom, and a hand shower.

See comment by Random Stickman, different standard systems give different octane numbers for the same fuel. Edit: according to the Wikipedia chart, the RON of that “Regular Unleaded” would be 91-92. That 87 on the pump is the RON minus the MON, divided by 2 to give the AKI.

The RON of US Premium is 96-98, is that closer to your European number?

Here’s the explanatory link they posted: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Octane_rating

As for prices, I live in California where Regular is currently $6.50 near me. Some of the difference from OP’s prices is state and local taxes that go towards things that benefit me, some is because our gas has to be formulated to reduce smog. Which also benefits me.

“If they rise, they rise”

Heart shapes at the very least!

“Calm down!”

Found the aphid!

Thumbnail looks like IUDs

A strong Ukrainian woman!

Pecans>walnuts