Dusty Chalk

Tony Rivers -- did a lot of session work (backing vocals, arranging) with names I'm fond of -- Alan Parsons Project, Al Stewart, Roger Daltrey, Cliff Richard, et al.

I just really love this song so much. I was actually working on translating it to guitar, back when I played.

And that person was not me. I am so ashamed. I did change my answer though, hope that wasn't too spoiler of me.

hot pot soup with tofu, daikon radish, regular(?) radish, bok choy, bell pepper guts...and a wee bit of chicken

Happy birthday! (party favour noise)

Super happy for you. Me: didn't die. Not even joking.

Oh, I forgot! Thank you for the reminder.

But it doesn't have "Fabienk" on it.

Yum. I love a good Puttanesca. Thanks for the recipe.

An actual music video

I got a little obsessed when I heard this song for the first time yesterday:

LOL, hell no, I don't gamble. Insider info is worthless in this situation. Hegseth is Trump's bitch, and Trump is a loose cannon -- he's Daenerys from season 8. And don't get me even started on the Iran side...or the Israel side...or the NATO side...it's like...the opposite of a love triangle. A war irregular polygon. Hollywood couldn't write this shit.

They really nailed that indie alt rock sound that I love so much.

I feel ya. My personal tastes are much more varied, but...I get it. Sometimes, there is just nothing else like it. Condolences/sympathies.

Happy Birthday, DOTU(R)! (party favour noise)

Shepherd's Pie...sort of -- used ground turkey instead of lamb and beef culinary stock, but otherwise...NAILED IT! It came out delicious. Didn't overwhelm with any one particular spice (I'm looking at you, the usual suspects garlic and black pepper), but it was sweet and savory and the carrots came out perfectly al dente...just...(chef's kiss)... Yes, I realize I'm kissing myself.

Actual subtitles from this ad.

I have no idea how she did not get flour all over her black top, so I just watched this very carefully 13 times in a row, to see if I could spot the trick: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qN4a6kCI_t8 ...oh well, on to number 14...

Shepherd's Pie from Dogfish Head Alehouse

Egad, that's chilling. He is so full of himself, he actually believes he's righteous, he actually believes he can decide the fate of the lives of millions, if not billions. "...we might as well get it over with..." == "...final solution..." of Nazi Germany.

You need a turkey crossing sign. Maybe. It's not like they're in your way or anything, so maybe not.

Happy birthday! (party favour noise)