Poll of the Day
Would you rather…
“I Was a Meth Addict and Sex Worker. Now I’m a Housewife Who Finally Feels Alive.”
I didn’t wake up one morning and decide to blow up my life. It was smaller than that—older friends, a bottle passed around, a line, a night that ran a little too long. Weed, vodka, pills, then meth and heroin. Each “why not” made the next one easier. By the time I realized I was in over my head, I’d already stopped caring whether I could touch the bottom.
You Can Learn A Lot About Recovering Addicts By The Memes They Post Online
“My 62 year-old-dad is currently dating a 23-year-old”
Three years ago, my parents divorced after decades together. I’m their only child, and they stayed friendly through the split — until recently.
After the divorce, my dad (62) started dating a lot. I figured he was just trying to move on, so I didn’t interfere. But a month ago, he introduced me and my mom to his new girlfriend — a 23-year-old. He was beaming, calling her an “old soul” and saying they had a deep connection. My mom asked why he was dating someone younger than his daughter, and he snapped that she was a consenting adult and it was none of our business.
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Confession of an Escort Who Specializes in Late Virgins
People always ask me when someone becomes a “late virgin.” I let them define it. The whole idea of a normal timeline for sex is ridiculous — it’s changed so many times through history that the only constant is the shame people still feel about it.
That’s why I started doing what I do. My ad online has a whole section just for men who describe themselves as forever alone — the ones who are terrified of women, ashamed for even thinking about sex, convinced they’re too weird or broken to ever be wanted. I tell them: Talk to me. I can help. And the truth is, most of the time, what helps them isn’t even the sex.
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Poll of the Day
Authorities say 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht intentionally set the blaze that killed 12 people, destroyed over 5,000 structures, and left much of Pacific Palisades in ruins — some estimates say 50–75 percent of the community burned. Federal officials called it one of the worst fires Los Angeles has ever seen.
What should this man’s punishment be if convicted of starting the deadly Palisades Fire?
Linkage
Debt: A Love Story: One couple told us the brutal details of their life in the grip of an epic cycle of debt. – Wealthsimple
A Damn Fine Collection of Fascinating Photos – Ned Hardy
This is my favorite spatula, which is perfect for nonstick cookware since it won’t scratch your pans, and its angled, flexible edge slides smoothly under cookies or eggs without breaking them apart. – Amazon
‘Bluetoothing’: Blood-Sharing Drug Trend Fuels Alarming Global H.I.V. Surge – NYT
Owl lost at sea, returned back to shore by two dudes. – Reddit
If You Love Audio Gear, These 26 Photos Will Speak to Your Soul – Ned Hardy
Nintendo sues Reddit mod for $4.5M, says it’s ‘nowhere near’ enough money for harm caused – Polygon
‘I’m not dying’: Dolly Parton responds to concerns about her health – PBS
30 Dog Memes That Hit Harder Than Your Morning Coffee – Ned Hardy
You should grab this little pry bar — it’s one of those tools you’ll end up using way more than you expect for prying, lifting, and all the little jobs that pop up. – Amazon
10 horror directors reveal the movies that scared them most as adults – Polygon
29-year-old man accused of starting blaze that turned into destructive Palisades Fire – ABC7
A Last Dance at Fort Bragg: Soldiers Enjoy a Night Out Before Deployment, 1942 – Rare Historical Photos
10 Inventors Who Died Before Seeing Their Creations Succeed – Linkiest
Everything That Happened On The ‘Wildest Day In Sports History’ – Ranker
The Dumping Grounds
Why Your Birth Month Can Make or Break a Hockey Career
If you’ve followed youth hockey long enough, you start to notice something weird. The best kids — the ones who dominate the ice, who make the all-star travel teams, who end up drafted years later — all seem to be born around the same time of year. January. February. Maybe March if you stretch it. It’s not coincidence. It’s a structural advantage built right into the system.
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