Nearly three in five Americans wrongly believe the US is in an economic recession, and the majority blame the Biden administration, according to a Harris poll conducted exclusively for the Guardian. The survey found persistent pessimism about the economy as election day draws closer....
I have a friend with whom i disagree on most issues. They were recently complaining about how bad the economy is, how expensive food is, and that their family can’t afford to eat beef. They have a large house, they’ve been paying an extra $1000-2000 per month on their mortgage for the last two years, and they invited 2 adult children to move home so the kids could save money for houses. They watch Fox News (or worse) and believe they’re struggling. I pointed out some cheap chicken and other items in a grocery ad and the response was, “but those are just the things that are on sale; everything else is expensive.” I was stunned - almost everything i buy is on sale. Yes…you’re right…the wagyu costs more than it used to.
My kids also complain, “Our grocery bill is twice what it was two years ago!” Maybe because you’re now spending $75/wk in protein shakes and supplements?
I’m not saying that people aren’t struggling or that they shouldn’t be able to buy things they want, but the people who complain the loudest (in my experience) are not the ones who are in the most difficult situations.
(TL;DR): I love being terrified, and this has led me to a fascination with imagining being a witness to / a victim of various tragedies. Is that weird?...
I think we’re all curious about the drama surrounding those types of events. That’s why murder shows are so popular. You may be on the risky side of that and talking to a pro could be a good idea.
The best by date is in 2 days. I know about the water test for egg freshness so I’m not super concerned, but please give me ideas for using them up within a week or so 🥺 I’ve boiled a few and am planning to make some cookie dough, but that only counts for half a dozen.
I try to give things three episodes. Usually the first one or two have so much character/setting introduction that it takes three to really form an opinion.
Finnegan, the grey, isn’t mine but he is Percy’s friend and a regular visitor. He eats my lot’s food, plays with their toys, sleeps on their sofa, and is becoming friendly with their human. I think that I have a timeshare in a sixth cat!
Is it a ‘thank you for prepping my room’ or ‘please clean my room today’? If you tip post cleaning, it’s likely going to someone else the next day. Many hotels now only do housekeeping on demand. How do employees feel about this - do they miss the tips or are they happy for a less stressful workday?...
Majority of Americans wrongly believe US is in recession – and most blame Biden (www.theguardian.com)
Nearly three in five Americans wrongly believe the US is in an economic recession, and the majority blame the Biden administration, according to a Harris poll conducted exclusively for the Guardian. The survey found persistent pessimism about the economy as election day draws closer....
Is it weird that I enjoy imagining being a witness/victim of various tragedies?
(TL;DR): I love being terrified, and this has led me to a fascination with imagining being a witness to / a victim of various tragedies. Is that weird?...
You've heard of Fake Taxi but what are some other 'fake' scenarios that would make solid setups or just be humorous?
Fake Dentist perhaps? Something about getting cavities filled....
I have 2 dozen eggs to use up
The best by date is in 2 days. I know about the water test for egg freshness so I’m not super concerned, but please give me ideas for using them up within a week or so 🥺 I’ve boiled a few and am planning to make some cookie dough, but that only counts for half a dozen.
What to watch?
Sick and feel like I’ve hit the end of Netflix, Prime, … Is there a community about what everyone is streaming/recommending?
Percy and Finnegan (lemmy.ml)
Finnegan, the grey, isn’t mine but he is Percy’s friend and a regular visitor. He eats my lot’s food, plays with their toys, sleeps on their sofa, and is becoming friendly with their human. I think that I have a timeshare in a sixth cat!
Do you leave a tip for housekeeping if you're only staying one night in a hotel?
Is it a ‘thank you for prepping my room’ or ‘please clean my room today’? If you tip post cleaning, it’s likely going to someone else the next day. Many hotels now only do housekeeping on demand. How do employees feel about this - do they miss the tips or are they happy for a less stressful workday?...
TIL that some people do not have an inner voice and think in different nonverbal ways. (humanities.ku.dk)
cross-posted from: lemmit.online/post/2916897...
Golden retriever are the Volvo of dogs
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The reason I need disposable account just for convenience....