ChaosCoati

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[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

have you already seen a scarlet tanager or rose breasted grosbeak?

 

Recipe:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened 
  • 1/3 cup milk, warmed to 70º to 80ºF
  • 3 tablespoons water, warmed to 70º to 80ºF
  • 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
  • 420 grams bread flour (or 403g all purpose flour plus 17g vital wheat gluten)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated/caster sugar
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • For cinnamon swirl: 2 tablespoons granulated/caster sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

I mixed it using my bread machine, then let it rise for another 30 minutes after the 90 minute cycle ended since it’s an enriched dough. Then I kneaded the dough a bit and flattened it out (like for a pizza crust). Next time I’ll roll it out even more to get a better swirl. I sprinkled the sugar+cinnamon, leaving about 1 inch on one edge uncovered so I could seal up the roll. I rolled the dough up, ending at the uncovered edge. Then I tucked the ends under and put it in a greased bread pan. I let it rise again about 30 minutes (until it reached the top of the pan). After brushing the top with milk, I baked at 375ºF for 30 minutes.

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 3 points 3 days ago

Probably somewhat depends if it was used around younger generations and the context explained to them. Sort of like how I’ve seen Flipper and Mr. Ed also become less commonly known and mentioned.

That said, my cat audibly sighs at me when he’s singing the song of his people and I ask, “What’s wrong? Did Timmy fall down the well again?”

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 2 points 4 days ago

Glad you cut that negativity out of your life, you deserve better

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 7 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I had a boss who would say “spit it out” like I was trying to choose my words carefully rather than trying to snatch the words as they fled, made it so frustrating to talk to him

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

I like this take on it. I’ve just been calling it my “if you give a mouse a cookie” mode

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 3 points 3 weeks ago

In this case it is thankfully placed in an obvious spot. I was speaking more in general because they’re not always that easy to find.

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

My parents have one of these, and it drives me nuts when I visit. I understand that feature on something like an oven where it’s still cooking. But the microwave stopped. Nothing’s going to burn. So stop rushing me!

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 6 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Sniff test then drink. Who’s got the time/patience to play iSpy with the date stamp?

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 7 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)
  • Camouflage (as in items of clothing with the pattern)
  • Tall boots
  • The color red
  • When you open a plastic bag, such as for garbage (but if they’re left lying around he loves to sit on them) - this doesn’t apply to treat bags
  • Tall men with deep voices - roughly 6’3” (1.9m) or taller
[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 2 points 4 weeks ago

oh that sounds lovely

[–] ChaosCoati@midwest.social 2 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

I always think I’m so clever when I host a gathering because “I get to be in the comfort of my place.” And then when I’m ready for everyone to leave I remember why I shouldn’t host.

But then I forget all this and plan to host something again.

 
 

My sister in law is very hard to shop for, but she knits and crochets. She also makes kimchi throughout the year, so I painted the ingredients for kimchi on some stitch markers she can use with her knitting projects.

 
 

I make these in memory of my grandma every year when my family gets together for Christmas, following this recipe. The recipe makes 16 kolache, 12 with apricot filling and 4 with poppy seed filling

 

Outside garden is asleep til spring, but I still grow a few herbs and lettuce for our pet rabbit

 

TLDR: The insurance company has a new policy, set to take effect in February 2025, where they decide how much anesthesia is needed for surgeries. They won’t pay for any anesthesia over that, with exemptions for maternity and pediatric cases and for Connecticut providers.

The article also notes the insurance company reported a $2.3 billion net income increase in June 2024.

Edit to update: Anthem now says they won’t put this policy into effect

 
 

The world's first wooden satellite, built in Japan, is being flown to the International Space Station on a SpaceX mission.

LignoSat will be released into orbit about 400km above the Earth, with researchers hoping it will prove wood is a space-grade material.

LignoSat will stay in orbit for six months, with the electronic components onboard measuring how wood endures the extreme environment of space.

Edit: added sunmary

 

Just in time to start my mystery knit along, I finished both yip yips. The knit eyes worked out really well. I’ve never laughed so much while knitting something, these were a really fun project

Pattern

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