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Bonus because it cleared up further and Mt. Rainier (100 mi. away!) appeared behind Mt. St. Helens.

I also struggle conceptually with mountains being this tall.

An outdoor deck at Denver Airport. The snow-covered Rocky Mountains are visible in the distance.

We should find a way to add an outdoor deck with fire pits and a sweeping view of the Rockies to LGA.

Also as an East Coaster I will truly never get over this level of access to the woods, what do you MEAN this is a CITY PARK?!?

A wooded park in Portland, OR

Cannot wait to get to Portland tomorrow, at ACUTE levels of needing to wander aimlessly around a pine forest.

“Chips, pretzels, giardiniera?”

Mochidoki frozen mango mochi

HEARTBROKEN my go-to spot for vegan soft serve stopped serving it but on the bright side the quest for an alternative lactose-free icy treat today led me to THESE. 🔥🥭🔥

I’m typically inclined to triple the vanilla and add way more salt than called for in any recipe.

Oh the 72-pack of Kerrygold at Costco is absolutely the way.

Flexing bicep

Armsday.

Looks like it’s the same fat content. A fair bit lower in salt, although I can’t say I noticed that.

I also love Kerrygold! This is also a delicious cultured butter, very smooth. It was a smidge cheaper than Kerrygold at the store.

Lurpak Danish Butter

I have been changed
For good

New Mexico now offers free childcare for all. Here’s how parents and teachers made it happen From marches and petitions to a constitutional amendment, a years-long campaign led to New Mexico becoming the first state in the US to offer universal childcare

This is one of the most hopeful state-level policy developments in the US.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Cutting methane offers hope as fast, cheap climate solution – DW – 11/18/2025 Despite some progress in slashing the highly potent greenhouse gas, experts say the world can, and must, go much further to cut methane pollution.

It is truly absurd we're not already mandating massive cuts to methane emissions, one of the cheaper, easier, and faster pathways to curbing climate change.

amp.dw.com/en/cutting-m...

This with a dollop of yogurt was a shockingly good breakfast.

Happy birthday!!!! 💖

YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller "Pumpion" Pie from 1670 | The History of Pumpkin Pie

I really love the savory/sweet interplay in this recipe, I don’t think I’ve ever had a pie quite like it. I used butternut squash instead of pumpkin, and mirin instead of sherry.

youtu.be/FF0HnhuzGak

Well…not perfect, but tasty!

Don't Buy Starbucks! At any location, today and beyond, while workers are on ULP strike!

As of this morning, Starbucks workers across the country are officially ON STRIKE. And we're prepared for this to become the biggest and longest ULP strike in Starbucks history.

Say #NoContractNoCoffee with us: DON'T BUY STARBUCKS for the duration of our open-ended ULP strike! $SBUX

Viewing weather looks about the same tn, but planning to drive into the Catskills for darker skies and hope for some breaks in the clouds. 🤞

An exponential curve plotted on a graph.

Dopamine levels after listening to “Dopamine”:

YouTube video by Tasting History with Max Miller "Pumpion" Pie from 1670 | The History of Pumpkin Pie

I’m really curious to see how this turns out.

youtu.be/FF0HnhuzGak?...

Ty!!! Giving it a go tomorrow. My friend’s annual Pie Party is coming up, wanted to get at least one test run in. 😅

AHHHHH first time seeing it, ever. I’m overjoyed. 🥹

I WANT TO BELIEVE.

A mostly cloudy night sky. There’s a green glow in a small portion of the sky.

A mostly cloudy night sky. There’s a green glow in a small portion of the sky.

Ok it’s mostly overcast here unfortunately but can anyone tell me if the green tinge at the bottom of these clouds is the aurora or light pollution?

Two disks of pie dough on a cutting board

Making pie crust for the first time, send positive energy/minimal gluten development.

Happy birthday!!!!

Thank you!