newtraditionalists @ newtraditionalists @beehaw.org

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We are going to reuse a costume from years ago, Scarebears! We just bought some carebear costumes and modified them. We are hosting some friends this weekend who are pretty low key, so we are going to have a little 4 person halloween party Sunday night, so we didn't want to spend a bunch of money to do something elaborate. Plus, we wanted to be cozy since we're just chilling at home. My partner is going to be a cannibal bear, and I'm going to be a mummy bear. Easy peasy!

What about you OP?? Happy Halloween everyone!! 🎃

I'm gonna add another vote to look into some cookbooks. One that comes to mind is called Company by Amy Thielan. It's specifically about cooking for large groups. Most of the recipes are for large groups though (8-12), so you may end up needing to half the recipes, but the best thing about the book is the prose. She writes a lot about strategies and the planning that goes into cooking for a group. Lots of insights into the ingredients to keep on hand, the equipment to use, and recipes that can be made ahead or are best at room temp to make the whole process less stressful. Getting three hot dishes out at the same time is tough on 4 burners. But a meal with a room temp veggie side, and a cold appetizer, means the attention can be given to the main event. I'm sure there are other books addressing all this, but Amy's just released and I've been cooking from it and loving the shit out of it. I highly recommend it. If you're hesitant to purchase, maybe check a library to see if they have a copy?

Hosting some dear friends this weekend, just finished up the rehearsal/performance process of a staged reading for an incredible piece last weekend. Feeling fortunate and heartfull. Excited about cooking for my friends and watching lots of scary movies! And karaoke will definitely be happening at some point. Hope everyone has a great week!

Good points made for sure!

Completely agree. They demand more than most communities, while enjoying one of the few products that has dodged inflation in a huge way. I remember paying $60 for games in 2000. 20+ years later, and I'm supposed to be livid that most are still $60. The amount of whining is so crazy it's embarrassing.

I pay $20 to watch a mediocre rehashed superhero movie for 2 hours. I can absolutely pay $60 or $70 for something that gives me 10 hours of entertainment. And most games I pickup give me way more than 10 hours. So I find gaming to be worth it pretty much all the time.

Read the article before posting please. This is a serious and complex issue.

I have struggled this time to engage with some of my friends. I have learned that many of them are not as supportive of oppressed people as they claimed to be. Tribalism is a deep current in the human psyche. I think the author does a good job of laying out some of my thoughts. Particularly, about the pressure that social media engaged people feel to declare things as if they were tiny heads of state.

I love my friends, but the fact is, they are incredibly underqualified and undereducated on these issues, as am I, and most people. This doesn't mean we shouldn't have opinions on these things, but making these opinions in such absolutist "I'm going to end this friendship if we don't agree" way doesn't help. I have never once heard them speak about Israel and Palestine, and all of the sudden they can't stop pontificating. Social media makes some people so self obsessed they can't help themselves from seeking the validation they get from seeing their words on a screen.

In more aggressive terms, I don't need to know your opinions on geopolitics Becky. The last time I saw you, you were doing lines of what you hoped was coke that you got from a stranger dressed as a unicorn. I don't trust you to watch my houseplants.

At any rate, saying Palestine should be free is not antisemitism. Free Palestine!

What a delightful idea, thanks for the suggestion!

Yeah, this is my attempt to increase the activity around here. Your point is well made though!

I'm with you there. I prefer more acid than most, apple cider is a great call. Thanks!

Potatoes improve everything, great tips. Thanks!

This is awesome! What a fun idea!

Yummy! I've been trying to source legit wild rice from a tribe in Minnesota but it's proven tougher than I thought. Any suggestions on where to source?

Lentils are so underappreciated, love this idea!

Lol there we go!

Beef stew is one of my fav meals in general, so this is a great tradition that I may steal!

Looks amazing! Nachos are truly a special feast.

Obvious is good! I've never made pumpkin soup actually. Any pointers or recipes you like?

Picked up Warhammer Dark Tide since it's on gamepass. I played 8 hours straight. This could be bad....lol

Eat a modest portion and eat something with plenty of fiber. But you may need to experiment as everyone's body works differently. Lentil soup/stew/salad has been my go to.