Rye Not? (Updated) 0
It appears that the local supermarkets, at least the three nearest us, no longer carry rye flour. They’ve added all kinds of other weird flours, but rye not.
I cannot bake rye bread without rye flour.
My letter-writing campaign starts today.
Addendum:
The count is now up to four supermarket chains.
Here is the format for my letter in case anyone is willing to join me in protesting this travesty; I vary the text as appropriate:
Dear [Vendor]:
I recently searched for rye flour at your store at [address] and was informed by a [staff member | manager on duty] that you [do not | no longer] carry rye flour.
I cannot bake rye bread without rye flour.
Please include rye flour in your offerings.
Immunity Impunity
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An update on the rule of lawless.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Police said their investigation determined the children had been playing with a loaded gun when it accidentally discharged, killing one and wounding the other.
Thus passeth another day in NRA Paradise.
Afterthought:
Since the recent mass shooting in my town, there has been a spate of letters about guns in my local rag, such as, for example.
It’s Bubblicious 0
As Brendan points out, it’s not just Fox News viewers who are living in a bubble.
Break Time 0
Off to drink liberally.
It’s All about the Algorithm 0
David questions how Youtube’s algorithm works.
Aside:
I pay no attention to Youtube’s “recommendations” and routinely turn off “autoplay.” The recommendations are always wrong and autoplay is evil.
Adventures in Branding 1
Whatever happened to words (emphasis added)?
The new bank is to be called Truist, Winston-Salem-based BB&T and Atlanta-based SunTrust said.
Why the hell should I trust a bank that can’t speak its native tongue?
The stupid. It burns.
“An Armed Society Is a Polite Society” 0
Expose children to politeness from an early age.
The incident happened Monday afternoon. Charleston police say four children were left unattended when one of them found a loaded gun. Officers say the child accidentally pulled the trigger, shooting the little girl.
Hate! in the Name of Love 0
The Kansas City Star’s editorial board dissects the doublespeak.