Comments on: I hate small Kleenex boxes

By: Philip Sells

Philip Sells — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:22:01 +0000

OBH, I agree with your approach in those situations. I’m very specific about how many layers I have in the TP swatch: always three.

By: KevinM

KevinM — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:37:00 +0000

I’m in the ‘use the TP” camp as well, but the first thing I thought of was John Lithgow’s discovery of the Kleenex box on Third Rock From the Sun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3WHR6pqPRo

By: OBloodyHell

OBloodyHell — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 03:23:30 +0000

I have long had allergy-derived sinus issues. I don't use Kleenex at all, they're ridiculously expensive -- even cheaper non-Kleenex Kleenex. Just use a roll of TP when you need to use a lot. Not only is it far far cheaper, when you're winding up with a multi-blow, it's easier to just roll more off and... ah.... "build" on the original part. Also of value: a couple-layer start (used to prevent blow-through on the initial blow -- something that happens all the #$%$#% time with even Kleenex Kleenex), for the first blow, then fold some over on top and blow again, etc. I really can't imagine using Kleenex for sustained issues. Sure, have a box lying around for random sneezes, or other useful tissue purposes. But when you're actually dealing with a sustained problem? Just use a roll of TP. You'll likely use more than one. No, it's not "pretty". But it IS "functional". Very much so. Why, yes, I am a guy. Why do you ask? :-P ;-)

By: Mrs+Whatsit

Mrs+Whatsit — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 19:49:30 +0000

Kate and AesopFan, thanks! I’ll go shopping.

By: Another+Mike

Another+Mike — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:46:49 +0000

To give F some solace, the fire in Butte County, CA, is near Chico, not the City of Chico-proper. It started north of it (arson) and progressed north and east to its current 368,000+ acres burned. Depending on where Gerard actually resided, it may be still there, but it is certain that many of his favorite places to go are no longer worth the walk… Very sad.

The arsonist is in custody, first court appearance today, Monday. Butte County is not SF, so the guy is in for some rough sledding, court-wise.

By: Another+Mike

Another+Mike — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:16:57 +0000

YAY!!! We’re back to bit**ing about Democrats.
Admittedly, a target-rich environment.

On topic: Handkerchiefs are the environmentally friendly solution.

By: Miguel cervantes

Miguel cervantes — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 13:16:36 +0000

https://x.com/ByronYork/status/1817904607193973223

By: Mike Plaiss

Mike Plaiss — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:01:08 +0000

The WSJ is on a roll today. From another editorial you should read.

If you wanted proof that President Biden’s student-loan forgiveness is an exercise in vote buying, Education Secretary Miguel Cardona has delivered it. He may have violated federal law in the process.

In a letter to student loan recipients this month, Mr. Cardona used the Department of Education letterhead to blast Republicans who sued to block Mr. Biden’s loan forgiveness programs.

https://www.wsj.com/podcasts/opinion-potomac-watch?st=nxi4tslcttqp3me&reflink=article_copyURL_share

By: Mike Plaiss

Mike Plaiss — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:53:19 +0000

In case you, like me, have absolutely no idea what this “Project 2025” Harris is shrieking about is, here’s a nice editorial in today’s WSJ.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/whos-afraid-of-project-2025-7ef9ea1f?st=jczay3jgpa2kut0&reflink=article_copyURL_share

By: Ann in L.A

Ann in L.A — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:42:16 +0000

I have a small night stand and keep one there. For the reasons above, I literally tape it to the table. 4 little pieces of regular tape rolled into a loop and placed in the corners.