Today is tax day. Tomorrow is not. Halleluiah. New poetry from WCW. More bulls*it. The newly converted VP tried to school the leader of the Church. Has he lost his mind? If the current president is unable to fulfill his duties, and that lack of ability is recognized, we will have to contend with the current VP as president.
Kintsugi 4/15/26
Questions…
Will closing a credit card lower your credit score?
Which household items can slow your Wi-Fi?
What can you get rid of from your closet and not miss?
Do you like to cook? Here are cookbooks on sale.
Does a chocolate chip scone sound good?
Another Monday. More of the same. Actually, some nonsense is worse than usual. Dementia is real. For those who celebrate/acknowledge/participate, Mother’s Day is about a month away. If Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito resign, the current president could appoint 2 young, lifetime justices to the Supreme Court. My beans are flourishing. Don’t forget to support NPR and PBS. 1,014 more days.
Wild Cooking Woman 4/13/26
Lagnippe
Our current president portrayed himself on Truth Social as Jesus Christ after attacking the Pope.
Cinnamon can be used in the garden to repel certain pests, remove fungal diseases, and even stimulate growth in cuttings. “[Cinnamon] contains cinnamaldehyde, which disrupts the nervous system of insects,” says Lucie Bradley, gardening and greenhouse expert at Easy Garden Irrigation. (more)
The Secretary of Defense has quietly replaced every Black male general and every female general at the top of the military with white men. He has also renamed military bases after Confederate traitors, although it is said that the “new” names, which have the same last names as the former names, are not Confederates, but non-Confederate people with the same last names. Do you follow that reasoning?
Route 66 is 100 years old. Get your kicks on Route 66.
Did you know some women don’t want other women to be able to vote? (more) Some slaves told on other enslaved people, too! If you don’t want to vote, then don’t. Stay out of my business. Self-hatred is a bi*ch.
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Who is Kate Bowler? If you don’t know, you need to find out. Her book Joyful, Anyway is worth reading.
The Associated Press announced it is offering buyouts to a number of its U.S.-based journalists as it pivots away from print journalism and shifts its focus to visual journalism. (So are they firing reporters and hiring photographers?) According to a 2025 Pew Research Center survey on Americans’ use of 30 major news sources, 66% of U.S. adults have heard of The Associated Press, and about one-in-five (21%) regularly get news from it.
Did you realize that donuts had gotten so expensive? Krispy Kreme donuts now cost about $2 for one regular plain glazed donut, $2.60 for other donuts, plus a surcharge for special seasonal and event donuts. A dozen donuts cost from $21 – $26!!!! How do I know? I just wanted a cake donut, just one, and it was almost $3 for one. No wonder their locations are closing. Who can afford $3 for one damn donut?
- Oil Temp is Critical: If the oil is too cold (under 340°F), donuts become greasy; too hot (over 380°F), and they burn on the outside while staying raw inside.
- Shortening Over Oil: Using shortening for both the dough and frying provides the most “spot-on” Krispy Kreme flavor and a less greasy finish.
- The “Pale Strip”: A perfectly proofed donut will float high enough to leave a pale white ring around the center after frying
- Yeast: 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry or instant yeast.
- Liquid: ½ cup warm water (105-115°F) and 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk (scalded then cooled for better flavor).
- Fat: ½ cup shortening (recommended for authentic flavor/texture) or softened butter.
- Flour: 5 cups all-purpose flour.
- Other: ½ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp salt.
- Sugar: 2 ½ cups powdered (confectioner’s) sugar.
- Liquid: ¼ cup milk (or less) and 1 tsp vanilla extract.
- Secret Tip: Add 2 tbsp light corn syrup for that specific crackly shine.
- Activate Yeast: In a stand mixer bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy (about 5–10 minutes).
- Mix & Knead: Add milk, remaining sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of flour. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Gradually add the rest of the flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (about 1–1.5 hours).
- Shape: Roll dough to ½-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut with a donut cutter. Place on individual parchment squares (this prevents deflating when moving them to the oil).
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise again until very light and puffy (about 30–45 minutes).
- Fry: Heat oil or shortening to 350°F–360°F. Carefully drop donuts in (parchment and all; it will release). Fry for roughly 60–90 seconds per side until lightly golden.
- Glaze While Warm: Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip warm donuts immediately, flipping once to coat, then drain on a wire rack.
Thinking about travel? Plan to check a bag? Read here to find out which airlines lose the most bags. How much will checking a bag cost you? Your firstborn child? A second mortgage?
| Airline | 1st Bag (Prepaid) | 1st Bag (Airport) | 2nd Bag (Prepaid) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American | $45 | $50 | $55 |
| Delta | $45 | $50 | $55 |
| United | $45 | $50 | $55 |
| Southwest | $45 | $45 | $55 |
| Alaska | $40 | $40 | $45 |
| JetBlue | $39–$49* | +$10** | $59–$69* |
**JetBlue fees increase by $10 if purchased within 24 hours of departure.
The Meat You Eat: What’s Good for You? Webmd.com compares different kinds of meat: beef, pork, bison, goat, chicken, lamb, and liver. I eat them all except bison and beef liver. I need to follow Michael Pollan’s advice: “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”
Arsenio on Fresh Air with Tanya Mosley.
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This is so true.
Do you have someone in your life who lives alone or far away? Are you going on vacation because you need a break from caregiving? (yes) Here are some free ways to help check on them while you’re away:
- https://buddyhelp.org/ Offers free emotional support through volunteer listeners and also provides access to professional online therapy.
- https://www.snugsafe.com/ A free app that sends daily check-in reminders. If you don’t respond, your emergency contacts are notified.
- https://checkinbee.com/ Sends daily text messages asking for a simple reply. If no response, designated contacts are notified.