1. That you should conserve water in the desert. People have died of dehydration while still having water on them because they tried to ration it.
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I’ve Lived in Skid Row for Seven Years. Here’s the Reality.
I’ve lived in downtown Los Angeles, inside the officially designated Skid Row district, for almost seven years now. That’s long enough to see the area before COVID, during it, and after—long enough to watch the cycles repeat and the public narrative harden into something flatter and less accurate than reality.
Most people think they understand Skid Row. I did too, before I moved here. What they usually mean is that they’ve seen it online—videos, photos, TikToks framed as proof that Los Angeles has failed. Skid Row has become shorthand for political arguments, a visual talking point that gets passed around without much context. But Skid Row didn’t appear out of nowhere. It’s more than a hundred years old. Many cities have their own version of it. LA’s just happens to be the one with the most cameras pointed at it right now.
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“I set a boundary about money. Now my relationship feels different.”
My boyfriend and I have been together for nearly two years, living together for one. He purchased his house before we started dating, and I moved in from a rental. He pays the mortgage, and I cover all utilities, maintenance, and groceries, which felt fair.
As we talk about our future—marriage and kids—we’ve discussed renovating the house so it’s suitable for a family. The estimated cost is around $100,000, and the idea was that this would be my “buy-in” to the house. We even talked about drawing up an agreement to protect both of us.
As this has become more real, I’ve started feeling unsettled about investing that much money into a house I don’t own. I told him I’d want to be engaged before starting renovations so I feel the commitment matches the risk.
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“I’m married and crushing hard on a co-worker”
About 3 months ago I came to know a new coworker. He’s hot, very friendly, and also married. There have been times where I feel he’s more friendly with me- we always have this natural banter without trying. No lines have been crossed but I feel a vibe.
For example, a few days ago I stopped by his department to ask someone else a question. Whenever I’m over there he gets up or starts a conversation with me. So he asked me a work question. We ended up talking for 15 minutes. I told him I had to go and made it to the hallway and he said, “hey wait- “ and had another work question for me. We talked a while longer.
He greets me with my name and makes a lot of eye contact which I know can be normal. Maybe he’s just a flirty person. No touching, no compliments.
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Linkage
25 Historical Photos and the Stories Behind Them – Ned Hardy
This book is great because it blends real, brainy science with humor, heart, and a genuinely gripping survival story that keeps getting smarter and more emotional as it goes. – Amazon
Here are 5 joyful things that are making us smile this week – Upworthy
How L.A.’s Richest Man Went From Billions to Bust – WSJ
5 Bizarre Rules Dictators Required From the Chefs Who Fed Them – Mental Floss
All 12 of James Cameron’s Films Ranked, From Worst to Best – Hollywood Reporter
How a Simple URL Typo Can Make You a Target for Malware – Lifehacker
25 Memes That Won The Internet This Week – Ned Hardy
Stop using those cheap nail clippers and get a Japanese one. The difference is night and day and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without one. – Amazon
9 actually good things that happened to animals this year – Vox
Sony shells out nearly half a billion for Peanuts – AV Club
30 Heartwarming Photos That Will Make Your Whole Day Feel A Little Lighter – Linkiest
Boy with down syndrome nails the ‘Whitney Houston Challenge’ and classmates go crazy! – Instagram
Jean-Claude Romand Lied About Being A Doctor For Years — Then Murdered His Entire Family To Keep Them From Discovering The Truth – All That’s Interesting
The Best Places to Eat in 2026 – Condé Nast Traveler
The Dumping Grounds
“Is it normal that my boyfriend constantly threatens to break up”
I (F25) have been with my boyfriend (M29) for over two years. We love each other, and until recently, our relationship felt amazing—like we never left the honeymoon phase. But the past few months have been different. We’ve been fighting nonstop, and almost every argument ends up being about what I’m doing wrong. It always escalates to him saying we need to reevaluate our relationship or that he’s not sure he wants this anymore.
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Her Husband Worked Two Jobs While She Hid a $47,000 ‘Escape Fund’
I (34F) have recently ran into a situation with my husband (37M) and am curious about if I am the AH here or not. So me and my husband have been tother for 8 years, married for 7. When I got married my mother came to me privately and talked about setting aside money as a rainy day/ escape fund if worst came to worst. My husband has never showed any signs of being dangerous and rarely even gets upset, but the way my mother talked about it, it seemed like a no brainer to have.
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Your Growth Is Hiding in the Conversations You’re Avoiding
Nobody likes uncomfortable conversations. They’re awkward, they’re messy, and they force you to take a hard look at things you’d rather sweep under the rug. But here’s the thing: your ability to engage in these tough talks is directly tied to your growth as a conscious, self-aware human being.
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This Year’s Biggest News Stories, From the White House to the L.A. Fires to the Middle East – Archive.ph
25 Vintage Photos That Capture Christmas Through the Years – Ned Hardy
This book is for all the parents who want to break unhealthy cycles and raise their children with more awareness, care, and intention than they themselves were given. – Amazon
Chris Evans Returns for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ as Captain America With a Child, Teaser Confirms – Variety
The 8 worst technology flops of 2025 – MIT Technology Review
The Woman in the Coldplay Concert Kiss Cam Video Is Ready to Talk – Archive.ph
26 Nostalgic Photos That Will Unlock a Core Memory – Ned Hardy
Really high quality tool set that would be a great gift for anyone handy person out there – Amazon
How the Phone Ban Saved High School: Since the bell-to-bell device lockup, teens have rediscovered the simple pleasures of conversation and poker – Archive.is
OpenAI Is Going Into the New Year With Some Real Loser Energy – Gizmodo
The Earliest Known Customer Complaint Was Made 3,800 Years Ago: Read the Rant on an Ancient Babylonian Tablet – Open Culture
How to Read One Book Per Week (Even if You Read Slowly) – Scott H. Young
50 Wholesome Christmas Pictures That Capture The Spirit Of The Season – Linkiest
The Safety Squat Bar: The Middle-Aged Man’s Secret Weapon for Leg Strength – Art of Manliness
NASCAR driver Greg Biffle killed in plane crash at Statesville airport in North Carolina – Yahoo News