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Sadly (?), Dot’s homestyle pretzels have become my go-to “spend $4 more and get same day delivery” item.
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And nostalgia is only part of the picture.
I hope dems start leaning into renaming bodies of water and building monuments
Shared link: Trump touts newly released plans for D.C. triumphal arch
The proposed 250-feet-tall, white-and-gilded monument would stand on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., by the Potomac River.
Just saw a clip of Movie 43 on Instagram and can honestly say I’d never even heard of it, 13 years on.
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It’s funny how careful one must be when deciding whether to use a standalone shallot from the pantry. It’s as if there’s an unspoken best practice to ask the household whether they’ve got any plans for it and announce your intent to use it. I’ve never had to do such a thing with a wayward onion.
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As a planner, I’m consistently appalled by the salaries listed in job postings. Plans examiners can make double, and that’s 2 years at a community college.
","date_published":"2026-04-10T16:04:08.865Z"},{"id":"at://did:plc:vt4k6d3e5rjw65cuzaf3nufq/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5m5kwz422x","url":"https://sync.afterword.blog/status/3mj5m5kwz422x","summary":"Happy Friday","content_html":"Happy Friday
Anyone want to be roommates? ;-)
Shared link: 294 NW Macleay Blvd, Portland, OR 97210 - 4 beds/3.5 baths
(RMLS) For Sale: 4 beds, 3.5 baths ∙ 3098 sq. ft. ∙ 294 NW Macleay Blvd, Portland, OR 97210 ∙ $889,900 ∙ MLS# 176734264 ∙ Open House SATURDAY 4/11 2-4pm! Incredible opportunity! Experience breathtaking vi...
Is it ok to send an org-wide email asking if this person wants to be friends
My kids definitely have main character energy in our neighborhood. Sorry to the neighbors.
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