Writing our Destiny aka Andrew

So glad you survived.

Everyone keeps saying “look at that cool can” & brother WHAT can there ain’t nothin’ there

Had a smoked meat crepe. It was amazing.

Forgot the alt text. A lone chocolate croissant on a plate.

I am a fan of pain au chocolate. I’ve eaten them lots of places including many in Paris and around France. This is the best one I’ve ever had, by far. Cafe Constance in Montreal. It’s pilgrimage worthy. It’s a buttery cloud with a hint of chocolate.

Ok so I haven't done a rage thread for a bit and well after an associate relayed her latest date ( this is a 40 something) I feel I need to have a chat with my fellow men because y'all are gd idiots.

My brothers WTF is wrong with you seriously. Let's have a chat and hopefully a few of you idiots

Good thread for youngsters. Listening is the biggest lesson. Spend more than half the date asking her things to get her talking about herself.

Also compliment her on something about her that she has control over, not just her appearance. She’s funny, she’s done interesting things, admire that.

Today, I am reminded of my Barnsley friend Glenn, who, when unable to recall the name of the “me too” movement because of a few light shandies, called it “thee n’all.”

‘Appy Yerkshire day, tha daft bamcakes.

#YorkshireDay

Can’t imagine anything NOT matching with the kitty helmet, from a hazmat suit to a birthday suit, everything is made better by the kitty helmet.

Democrats: We need money.

Me: Yeah, I know.

Democrats: No, seriously. We need money if we want to save democracy.

Me: A year ago you had VEGAS DOME MONEY and it didn't save democracy. What did you do with your dome money? Spent it on a dome? HOW'S THAT DOME DOING???

In Montreal and just had a top quality cheese plate of just cheeses from Quebec. Fromage!

HOLY SHIT.
THis is AMAZING news.

Now You See It...Now You DON'T!

Master magician Ricky Jay was a big fan of the Museum of Jurassic Technology, which recently (and briefly) caught on fire! In honor of Ricky and the ephemerality of all good things, here I am showing off the Newberry's 18th c. Blow Book like Ricky once taught me.
1/2

Awkward video is awkward.

Auction ends Friday 1st August, 18:00 BST. 🙏

who could have possibly done this

I thought McSweeney's was supposed to be a parody site, but this is just straight up quotes from Massachusetts Nextdoor.

Scientists at MIT recently published a study showing the effectiveness of saltwater and lemon juice to preserve the finish of Cybertrucks. They noted that adding an abrasive like sand increased preservative effect.

Tom Lehrer made all of his music 100% public domain so if seeing people sad about his death makes you want to check them out… it’s free. he wanted you to share them.

tomlehrersongs.com

Looking back into a small bagel bakery, including the big tub for boiling the bagels.

A plate of assorted bagels that are amazingly delicious. Includes plain, cinnamon raisin, while gain and French toast

You know the bagels will be good when this is what you see behind the counter. Kinderkemack Hot Bagels in River Edge, NJ.

With Tom Lehrer's passing, I suppose this is a moment to share the story of the prank he played on the National Security Agency, and how it went undiscovered for nearly 60 years.

Let’s tap into the power of the Karen’s and use it for Good! Love this.

Counting on Scots to ridicule the mottled orange haggis at every opportunity. They are gifted at this.

I now hate you. I don't know you, but I hate you. 😒

🤪

Tweet that says “it’s wild that the english language doesn’t have a word for the day after tomorrow like how” Merriam-Webster quote tweet of that tweet that says “Alright, let’s get to work, people.”

'Overmorrow' refers to "the day after tomorrow," but it has really only been used as an adjective/adverb, and also hasn't had much usage since the 16th century.

Whenever I teach students about the Ugly Laws, I always see jaws drop open. Here is Chicago's 1881 ordinance, for example:

Very interesting! Was there any equivalent in the US? As an historian of US industrial history I’ve been interested in learning more what it was like for the salesmen. You get hints here and there but a journal would be fantastic. I’ll check it out!

- 1 jumper at a time
- No somersaults

Yeah. This is how you do it.

Have you used trade directories in your family history? These free online records are a great way to locate ancestors in years when no census records are available:

www.whodoyouthinkyouaremaga...

Excellent job! Love the composition.

There was one. “Third rate” etc. some vague threat to sue. The same old