I discovered one way to fight loneliness: The Germans call it a Stammtisch Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups.

Modern life can be lonely. Some are looking to an old German tradition – of drinking and conversation – to deepen connection through regular meetups. via @laurelwams.bsky.social

Star Trek The Next Generation scene. We're back in the turbolift, this time with Captain Picard who is all alone. The shot is looking up towards him as he stands looking down contemplatively. He's thinking about something I'm sure must be very important and troubling. Closed caption reads, "(meowing)"

The fines for these violations are barely anything. Look at the child labor violations costs, too. Barely a blip compared to the profit made.

What are you watching it on?

Screenshot of Robert Reich's tweet about Social Security and politics.

Instead of raising the age minimum for benefits, eliminate the cap on contributions.

The statistics coming out about that are depressing af

BNPL on every checkout screen is 100% evil.

Bibimbap is a seriously underrated dish that more people need to try. So delicious!

Super cool that this is my insurance provider. Everyone cross their fingers that I and my coworkers never get hurt or sick.

building up a layer of seasoning on a pan is the closest real life ever gets to leveling up a good video game sword

Time for a sequel - "how many games can I fit in a second handbag?"

At last, a potato that can scratch anything.