Saw this a few days ago and I don’t want to subtweet folks but the “Tetris stops PTSD” study (and claims like this stemming from that study) from several years back is not replicable and is entirely misinformation that honestly should not still be making the rounds
And don’t get me started on EMDR
Spending time abroad and then returning to the states makes me more grateful for certain* American luxuries than you could ever know
*paper towels and large amounts of water served with meals
Friends, in the wake of national news that tempts you to post your hot takes, join me in the fellowship of the silent and employed who want to stay that way
We aren't! Unemployment remains near record lows and median wages are increasing faster than inflation. Stock market at all-time highs. Economic growth persistently strong. bsky.app/profile/clar...
Random British gentleman here in London: “so, where are you guys from?”
Me: “the states!”
RBG: “well I’ve ‘eard you speaking so I knew that part di’n’t I?”
—I think we are the ones with the funny accent here?
it's like Cybertruck owners somehow didn't experience any cars until they bought this one and they have no idea what like every car can do, they see the Cybertruck with virgin car eyes like peasants if we took one back to the 1400s
"you can fit one wheelbarrow's -worth of stuff in there? daaamn!"
Four cases of water and two bags of potting soil — and this Cybertruck driver needed to make a brag post??!!
Honey, I can fit ALL of that in the front seat and leg room of my Subaru
Breaking news: The first projections after polls closed in France’s legislative election put a leftist alliance in the lead, as the populist, anti-immigration far right falls behind and performs far below expectations.
I'm now hearing this meme that says Garland, Mensch, et al. are fully cracking, just lost in the current twitter environment.
Guys. It's time for some game theory.
Did it again earlier today. The current update is that Eric Garland says he is close to being thrown in jail by family court, but behind his ex-wife's machinations...a hidden hand
May you find the same sense of peaceful, contented, quiet reflection in your day that my son finds in one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world
Me: “Brantley, it’s your turn to sleep in the air mattress tonight”
B: “there’s no way I can sleep on that thing; it’s not fair, Jack is the youngest, he should have to sleep on there! I can’t sleep on something like that!”
**a literal five minutes later**
May you find the same sense of peaceful, contented, quiet reflection in your day that my son finds in one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world
May you find the same sense of peaceful, contented, quiet reflection in your day that my son finds in one of the most spectacular cathedrals in the world
I have eaten
the paella
that was on
my little plate
and which
you were probably
hoping
to see photos of
Forgive me
it was delicious
so rich
and so bold
I have eaten
the paella
that was on
my little plate
and which
you were probably
hoping
to see photos of
Forgive me
it was delicious
so rich
and so bold