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I've had a Bronco Sport for a few months now and like it! It gets 31+ mpg, has great rear cargo storage and is still somewhat fun to drive. It's surprisingly small, probably a good 8-10" shorter than my wifes 2016 Outback. My only two issues with it are the high front end, and the back seat legroom is a little small, but serviceable.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 9:26 AM on October 20, 2023

Lettuce, tomato, sliced onion, mayo and a slice of fake-ass American cheese on sourdough.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 10:22 AM on October 16, 2023 marked best answer

Thanks for all the great responses, this is super helpful! This whole thing blew up while I was out of the country and without reliable mobile coverage, so I probably missed a few of the calls where the basics were explained. After running our family business for more than a dozen years now, the closest I've been to a lawsuit is jury duty. I had a chance to speak with my local lawyer last night and got a bit better perspective. We're currently past discovery and my company was specifically named… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:09 AM on August 17, 2023

Being a staffer is way different than being freelance. When I went from “permalancer” to in-house at a marketing agency, in was harder to turn down work and control my own workflow. Managers feel more entitled to your time and their ability to use you as a resource. If you have a good, long-term relationship as a contractor, you have more flexibility and can turn down work or take time off more at will. In short, it’s a feeling that the company owns you, and it exists on both sides of the… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 5:15 PM on May 17, 2023

No discussion of beans in complete without mentioning Rancho Gordo. Their blog is packed (stuffed!) with tons of great recipes.

Dried beans are the most flavorful, and the pot liquor they produce is a great base for any soup or stew. I find beans are generally tasty on their own. Perhaps you're not using enough salt? As mentioned above, the addition of acid/fat/sugar will enhance any recipe.

Here's one of my all-time favorite chickpea recipes...… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 10:43 AM on May 17, 2023

You could try a flipper zero, but that’s not a very cheap workaround.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 7:37 PM on May 11, 2023

Also dropping in for Tenacious Tape. In addition to its reflectivity, it's a great waterproof patch. A friend has nearly made a Parka of Theseus with it.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 9:21 AM on May 1, 2023

Roast pork noodle soup from Great New York Noodletown.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 7:59 PM on April 19, 2023

Thanks, history is a weapon! The sources tab on the map looks like a great place to dig in.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 1:44 PM on March 29, 2023

Agreed with kbanas. If you get a good indoor setup with a smart trainer and Zwift, it can be a lot of fun.

I did RAGBRAI a few years ago and it was a blast. If you're an avid cyclist you should have no problem. For me, getting enough time in the saddle beforehand was my biggest concern, more so than level of fitness. RAGBRAI can be pretty leisurely if you want, with plenty of stops for beer and pie and pork tenderloin sandwiches.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 7:01 AM on March 28, 2023

Hit up Wendell Smith’s for some meat+3.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 6:43 AM on March 17, 2023

Yep, I was going to say 9MOTHER9MOTHER9HORSE9EYES9 or something like that. I remember people were freaking out thinking it was viral marketing for Stranger Things.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 3:51 AM on March 15, 2023

Someone on a podcast recently mentioned that their parents would add it to scrambled eggs when growing up. She said it was good in the way that getting a little bit of maple syrup on your eggs is good. I personally can't even.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 2:12 PM on February 24, 2023

Superfood Smoothies is a great cookbook. We've practically worn out our copy. I'd highly recommend a high speed blender, like Vitamix or BlendTec, for help with consistency.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 12:33 PM on February 7, 2023

To your second question, speaking very generally, when countries close off diplomatic relations, they often lose their avenues for intelligence gathering. If adversarial countries maintain even basic relations, that gives them the means to place assets on the ground through means such as aid agencies, development banks, diplomatic corps, weapons inspections teams and whatever other machinery of international government. Even in a country that has strained relationships with the US, like say… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 6:23 AM on February 7, 2023

I keep a jar of MSG in my spice cabinet. It goes in most things savory -- soups, sauces, roasted vegetables. I also add it to rice, grains and beans while cooking. Use it very sparingly, maybe around an 1/8 of a teaspoon if you're cooking for four. I personally find it enhances saltiness too, so ease up on the salt until you get a feel for it.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 10:41 AM on February 6, 2023 marked best answer

As you're crossing the Ohio Turnpike, detour south on I-71 to Mansfield, Ohio, where you'll find Biblewalk, which consists of reclaimed wax figures dressed for scenes from the Bible. Nearby you can also visit the Ohio State Reformatory where they filmed parts of Shawshank Redemption.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 10:27 AM on February 6, 2023 marked best answer

I use something that I have found to be better than Barkeeper's Friend: Powdered Brewer's Wash.

I agree, PBW is awesome, but it is also very expensive. A good substitute is OxiClean mixed with phosphate-free TSP.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 9:25 AM on February 2, 2023

I'd have no problem ghosting, or just being rude. Arguably, that would be harder with #2 than #1. And I'm someone who enjoys making new adult friends, but I waste no time with someone who isn't going to respect my boundaries.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 12:17 PM on January 26, 2023

Hummus, babaganouj, muhammara or any other Mediterranean dip would be perfectly cromulent.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 12:10 PM on January 26, 2023 marked best answer

And really tuna patties made from canned tuna would be another common analog.

I ate these growing up -- canned tuna, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, garlic powder, browned in a skillet with some kind of fat. I remember liking them but not sure I can abide by the idea as an adult.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 9:40 AM on January 17, 2023

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a very nice place.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 11:46 AM on January 12, 2023

Yes, go very light on the oil and use non-stick - you'd be surprised how little you need. Up the veg ratio (with frozen veg if you need convenience). I personally like egg or small cubed chewy tofu. Hit it with a sprinkle of MSG and a shot of toasted sesame oil at the end.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:51 AM on December 20, 2022

I just kind of called my son out on it in a somewhat casual way. "Hey, I know what the lotion and tissues are from. Whatever, I don't care, I do it too. Just clean up after yourself. Like seriously. No one needs to be picking that up after you."
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:18 AM on December 20, 2022

My basic cooking method is baking it in cubes or slabs. After pressing the tofu, I cut it into half inch slabs or cubes. Then I spray a baking sheet with cooking spray, neatly arrange the cubes and sprinkle generously with salt (see here!), then bake in a 400'F oven for about 30 minutes. The result is flavorful little nuggets that can be thrown into any soup, stew or stir fry, or on top of a bowl of noodles, or mixed in with steamed veggies and rice, or topped on a salad, or just eaten out of… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 1:48 PM on December 19, 2022 marked best answer

The Bird and the Bee fits this description perfectly. Highly recommend everything of theirs.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 5:29 PM on December 13, 2022

I don't recommend it from a health & safety standpoint, but I love pizza left out overnight. It just hits different.

In our house, leftover baked goods generally go unrefrigerated -- cinnamon rolls, quick breads, donuts, cookies. My wife's homemade cakes stay in the fridge, but that's mainly so the frosting holds its shape.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:28 AM on December 7, 2022

All public libraries in Ohio offer digital cards to Ohio residents.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:13 AM on December 7, 2022

Winterpark and Breckenridge are decently close to Denver.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:09 AM on December 7, 2022

I would try to get a replacement from Amazon. This happened to me once with a rather expensive computer component and they replaced with without question. The missing order ended up showing up just a few days after I got the replacement, so I just sent it back and everything was hunky dorey.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 9:51 AM on May 22, 2020

You would probably be good with a simple resistance trainer. I had a Cycleops Fluid 2 for a while and it worked great. (I've since upgraded to a smart trainer that I rarely use.) In fact, if I still have it lying around I can send it to you. PM me.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 7:58 AM on May 15, 2020

Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 12:08 PM on May 6, 2020

Airplane! for sure
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 7:56 AM on May 5, 2020

As a side note, here in Ohio a state resident can get a library card from any other library in the state. Many let you get one online. I have cards for five libraries, so I can usually find what I'm looking for available.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 11:45 AM on March 19, 2020

I'm not going to say whether or not I pick and eat, but I will say that I find nothing abnormal about the behavior. I think the inability to break the compulsion might be more distressing than the act itself.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 10:31 AM on March 3, 2020

Cooking chickpeas from dried beans produces a wonderfully flavorful broth. Try sautéing some onions and garlic, then cooking a pound of dried chickpeas in it. When the chickpeas are tender, throw in a couple of handfuls of spinach or other sturdy greens. This is one of my favorite things over rice with a dollop of sour cream.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 9:52 AM on March 3, 2020

I have used a cleaner for brewing called PBW. The stuff is like Oxyclean on steroids. I've used it in this exact scenario and it restore it to nearly new.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:15 AM on February 4, 2020

The shoes that "Saddam" is holding are a pair of Cobra TCR-1, but in a custom color (or perhaps painted). The shoes that The Jesus is wearing likely don't exist in the wild. The Linds semi-custom are your best bet.

Alternatively, you turn any shoe into a bowling shoe by gluing a slide sole to the bottom.

(Jahaza: yes, high-performance shoes come in right-handed and left-handed. You can also change the sole and heel to get different… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 10:12 AM on January 13, 2020

I agree more more tea not more time, and a large infuser. A French press can work well, but be sure to thoroughly clean the screen and plunger first.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:38 AM on January 3, 2020

I'm a pinball junkie, so the Pinball Hall of Fame is always a must for me.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:33 AM on January 3, 2020

My therapist works directly with my GP via written communication. The therapist provides the GP with the diagnosis, some narrative about my situation, and a recommendation of which meds. The GP then discusses it with me and refines the recommendation and dosage. It has been a great approach. Granted, I have a high level of trust in both my therapist and GP, and they had an established relationship prior.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 7:38 AM on January 3, 2020

I've had a very hard time making decent toum, but there is a Lebanese market nearby that sells fantastic, fresh tubs of it. It's incredibly creamy, but I think many recipes call for raw egg white.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 8:39 AM on October 30, 2019 marked best answer

I don't know about Chicago specifically, but most Indian markets carry raw, unsweetened, shredded coconut. Laxshmi Brand is somewhat prevalent around here in Ohio.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 11:26 AM on October 18, 2019

If your locale has a marathon, sometimes they have an "expo" event during packet pickup. My wife was able to score an older pair of Brooks Ghosts for $50 just recently.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 11:50 AM on October 15, 2019

I graduated from Wooster in 1995. I entered the school completely ignorant of politics and left as a PC-minded, progressive-thinking, Democratic-voting liberal arts graduate. The faculty definitely has a lefty bent in the humanities (I was an English major). I still keep in close contact with several of my Wooster friends. All but one of us are very progressive-minded. I also know someone who is currently completing her senior year there and loves it. When I went the school had a distinctly… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 9:26 AM on October 8, 2019

I've been using the Amazon Basics silicone mat for a few years now and their great. No noticeable difference between them and my Silpats.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 11:27 AM on September 26, 2019 marked best answer

I was thinking of going online mainly because of price. I've since made an appointment with a local podiatrist to get a second opinion. Thanks!
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 1:19 PM on September 23, 2019

Cobalt: my experience is somewhat similar to yours. Everything I've heard leads me to believe I should avoid going barefoot. But, it's one of the few things that don't make my feet hurt. Everything else -- OTC inserts, recovery sandals, new running shoes -- eventually causes pain.
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 5:47 AM on September 24, 2019

The Bird and the Bee
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 6:18 AM on September 17, 2019

I've been teaching Sunday school for this age group in a mainline Presbyterian church (PCUSA) for about 6 years now, and this is always been a problem that we've faced. We've thought about meeting during service, but have gotten pushback from the congregation for the reasons cited above (although I like the every other Sunday idea). We've tried lock-ins, bowling outings, pizza parties, movie nights, and we have still struggled to get more than 5-6 kids a week (out of a regular attendance of 250… [more]
posted to Ask MetaFilter by slogger at 7:09 AM on August 2, 2019