Dude loves Donkey Kong, leave him alone.

I was kind of expecting to get downvoted for playing the culinary gadfly, since I know how some people can get when it comes to traditional methods of preparing a dish (I've had this discussion several times at work and it seems I'm in the minority here). The support is a refreshing surprise.

It should be said, in my mother's defense, that she is not otherwise a bad cook. It's just her shepherd's pie and beef stew that I take exception to.

Yes! It adds some flavor without being overbearing, helps to thicken, and brings a little color. That being said, I imagine a beef bullion would also work, but might be a little overbearing.

Well, I'm about her age, and I never saw a war crime like that on the school lunch menu...I didn't even see anything like that in the army. Our childhoods shape us in mysterious ways.

I'm pleased to report that I've done just that. Tomato paste, Thyme, carrots, onions, beef (or lamb, but the Mrs. doesn't like it), a few other things. It's actually one of my favorite things to make now. But no corn, that's non-negotiable for me.

I grew up hating "shepherd's pie" (notwithstanding the shepherd's/ cottage debate). I now realize that canned corn, unseasoned ground beef, and instant mashed potatoes isn't shepherd's pie, it's shit. I will fight and die on this hill.

Jesus, this takes me back. A girl on my bus in elementary school said that all the time. I never heard it anywhere else, and always just assumed she was stupid.

I imagine Frank Herbert knew that. Actually, I think the two words were hyphenated in the book.

Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.

Hopefully thick enough that you don't inadvertently visit Flagstaff the town.

As a pipe smoker, I can about guarantee this is going to have a negative impact on a hobby I lawfully enjoy. If it's anything like the last one they proposed, and I'll bet it's verbatim, it's going to read "flavored tobacco products", rather than just vape products, which is what all of the bill's proponents claim they are targeting. They're going to keep pushing this until it gets signed, no matter how many times they have to put it forward, which is probably easier than making an effort to fix any of the real issues the state is facing such as lack of mental health care, illicit drug use, homelessness, and the root causes of those issues.

Rethink possible.

I used to think it was possible to get service in one of the most populated areas of Southern Maine.

I had to rethink that.

Can't speak for the legality of it, but if I recall, there used to be a place in Limington or thereabouts that built them.

Really one of those things, you know, the authorities said best leave it...unsolved.