Second Half Challenge

In a horror movie.

Photos of myself make me shudder in horror. Does that mean I’m hideous? Obsessing over pictures of yourself isn’t necessarily superficial. It’s almost inevitable, writes advice columnist Jessica DeFino

I always enjoy Jessica DeFino’s writing on beauty standards.

Referring to Elon Musk as the president hurts Trump and helps us politically. But we’re not going to do it

by the Democratic National Committee

I’m gonna ask my choir director to consider this for next year’s Christmas program.

Account suspended

There’s a missing credit: Putin

The grammar nerd in me becomes irrationally angry when the movie ads say, “In theaters only on Christmas Day.”

Oh! Good idea.

Can someone let Jon Stewart know?

I guess people aren’t seeing my pinned post: I’m not responding to DMs. Is it poor reading comprehension or just disrespect?

Check out @nytpitchbot.bsky.social. Parody account that accurately depicts the both-sides nature of the New York Times.

I’m surprised the NYT Pitchbot didn’t think of this first.

I scowled at my Face ID and it had no problem recognizing me.

Trump Will Overplay His Hand. Here’s How to Be Ready. — POLITICO I lived through the rise of authoritarianism in Turkey. Here’s what I learned.

Really good advice here.

Seems like the premise for a horror movie.

Thinking about creating a list of people who posted they were going to report someone for making a list.

I am trying to be patient because I 100% get that people are terrified but I am really struggling with all this knee-jerk public defeatism from other liberals and leftists right now

The Science of Disagreeing Well : Up First from NPR What turns a playful debate into an angry, tearful argument? Or a cheerful Thanksgiving feast into a frosty dessert? America is heading into the holiday season after a divisive election season. So we're featuring an episode from NPR's science podcast Short Wave about what happens in our brains during conflict: Why it tempts us to shut down, and how we can navigate difficult conversations—political or otherwise—without losing control.

We're featuring an episode from NPR's science podcast Short Wave about what happens in our brains during conflict: Why it tempts us to shut down, and how we can navigate difficult conversations—political or otherwise—without losing control.

My Rep!

It's gaslighting to tell people they are somehow weak and seeking an echo chamber if we block them for being shitty to us.

Attention should be earned, and this era of people feeling entitled to be horrible to others has proven that many folks do not deserve our attention, time, or energy.

I block creepy men on other people’s posts.

People were actually watching Joe and Mika before this? And liking it?

I Remember The Last Time The Dryer Exhaust Duct Was Cleaned Starter Pack

what i am saying is that before you start commenting on the internet in a text based medium you should try to learn to read

I saw a block list that included parody accounts. Not a lot of critical thinking by some people on this site.

I don’t want to think everyone has bad intentions but there’s nothing wrong with being cautious.

Nothing personal (really), but I will not reply to DMs at this time.

It didn’t happen to me until my late 50s. I guess I’m lucky.

People are frustrated and want to find someone to blame. That’s self-defeating. It’s going to take some time to cool off.

Is there a source for this? I saw this sentiment posted a couple days ago and still can’t find it.