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Make this. You'll thank me later. I just used ground chipotle and some adobo spice instead of the can. also breasts instead of thighs. Also sauteed instead of firing up the grill for two little chix breasts. Still delicious. Marinated for three hours. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023145-tajin-grilled-chicken

Looks great!

Japanese balloon flower. My new favorite garden plant! [image: 1751416954453-eab1c561-80ff-4a1b-a1f9-481afc66772a-image-resized.jpeg]

@pique said in Christmas tree?: I usually leave the christmas decor up until we get longer daylight hours. It is very dark here, and the lights alleviate that. I can imagine! I love the soft white Christmas lights, they make everything feel twinkly and warm. @Bernard and @AdagioM Jan. 6th is always my take-down day, but this year the 6th is a Monday and I have a ton of meetings on that day -_- so I planned to undecorate early this year. If we had outdoor lights, I’d want them out longer. @RealPlayer want do you mean by “real parlor grand”? Is that a length thing, or something else? Maybe I should just call mine a “dining room grand” since it’s in the room that’s supposed to be the dining room.

We're free and clear for at least 10 days. Hurrah!

European Officials Say Trump Tells Their Leaders Putin Isn’t Ready to End Warr WSJ: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-tells-european-leaders-in-private-that-putin-isn-t-ready-to-end-war-european-officials-say/ar-AA1FeEYq

Here’s something I didn’t have to do in CA -blow all of the water out of the sprinkler lines so they don’t freeze. [image: 1729800592221-fc5850b6-ac18-4a23-9eb0-edf97a3bcdf0-image.jpeg] Thought about doing it myself but decided to hire it out this time so I can see how they do it. On line I was told it takes a big air compressor. I have a fair sized compressor but nothing like this: [image: 1729800745895-fcd88765-8e93-4453-9d69-199254d2bbcd-image.jpeg] SK, have you had your sprinkler system winterized yet?

You're welcome, Mik. Glad to hear it.

Release the Israeli hostages! On paper, with their pepole over 18 voting, multi-party system and more frequent elections leading to coalition governments, their democracy is at least as valid as yours? Problem is their neighbours, troublesome people they have to live with (something with which I'd have thought you'd have empathy). Seems they've tried forms of integration, mediation, separation, now they're being forced into isolation. Release the hostages! I have grave doubts as to the innocence of many Gazan civilians.

Perhaps we need apet thread?

@RichL hi! I think maybe we both went on a Steinway tour back in the day

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A masterful summary of “the last three weeks” and “weird”: Link to video

Boycotts seem to be gaining momentum Ivan Hansen, a retired Danish police officer, loaded up his basket at the supermarket, carefully checking each product to avoid buying anything made in the United States. No more Coca-Cola, no more California Zinfandel wine or almonds. The 67-year-old said it’s the only way he knows to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies. He’s furious about Trump’s threat to seize the Danish territory of Greenland, but it’s not just that. There are also the threats to take control of the Panama Canal and Gaza. And Trump’s relationship with Elon Musk, who has far-right ties and made what many interpreted as a straight-armed Nazi salute. On his recent shopping trip, Hansen returned home with dates from Iran. It shocked him to realize that he now perceives the United States as a greater threat than Iran. “Trump really looks like a bully who tries in every way to intimidate, threaten others to get his way,” he told The Associated Press. “I will fight against that kind of thing.” https://apnews.com/article/denmark-europe-france-boycott-usa-trump-6e4b568ef4ae5705ac200a3986a8ebf6

Link to video

@wtg Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool is decent! Yes, frogging is ripping because you rip-it rip-it rip-it.

@Mary-Anna said in Grand Obsession: I believe the video of Muffin and me was made at Plays88Keys' piano party. Jon was there and he's in the video. Do you recall, Jon? She had a Steinway at the time, so you're probably right that it was a New York Steinway. I think that was Plays and Improv’s house in Richmond. You, me, Bernard, and PD were all there. And some local friends of theirs. I remember seeing Piano Son and Muffin interacting as awkward teens. What a great memory.

@wtg said in Watching the debate?: The debate was not an anomaly. This is my biggest concern.