The level of relate I have to this. We are going to a fall festival today, and I'm excited to see all the booths and such. Yet, I am dreading the constant need to interact as people try to sell me stuff. Trying to politely say "no" that many times is almost physically painful to me.

It very much is. Especially if it is hot and add a scoop of ice cream.

Major food brands have consolidated into a handful of major corporations, so they have very little risk. Hurt a brand name, you are still going to keep buying from them because they own all the alternatives as well.

My boss and I had a long conversation about doing just that as well.

I would say most people start with the kitchen, with maybe a small percentage that start with the bathroom. Those two are the hardest clean and the most needed to be clean. Neglect those two, and it really doesn't matter how clean the rest of the house is.

Have you been around many 16 year old boys?

He doesn't look merciful as much as he looks like he takes no crap.

Orange cat number 9 (lives)

I have never had one but I would definitely be very interested in having a slice or a dozen.

Some people use strawberries or blueberries, but my mom used to use cherry pie filling on the top of her cheesecakes. It has been decades, but I still remember how fantastic it was.