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That's Just Ann!
@annvan.bsky.social
Generally friendly neighborhood sociologist, former professor. Chicago.
Or maybe a couple of Love Boat episodes smooshed together.
December 25, 2025 at 3:46 AM
I feel like maybe we should lay some blame on Robert Altman for that formula (i.e. Short Cuts).
December 25, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Yes. Golden raisins, in particular. Do you have a Scandinavian background? I'm wondering if that's a thing with this version.
November 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
And now we have the Thing I Learned Today.
November 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
I didn't know it could be made without baking. Both of my grandmothers had their own recipes, one with a much thicker custard than the other. Both baked.
November 29, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Nothing is the best.
November 29, 2025 at 9:42 PM
I don't think I made you pecan. Or did I? There were a lot of pies in those heady years.
November 26, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I've spoken about this with parents who have moved into this stage of parenting, where parents get genuine enjoyment from inspiring an eye roll from their kid. I'm sure there's some research on why, but I just like that it happens.
November 16, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Shaping was the hardest part for me. I finally ended up with the poking a hole method.
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Not to mention all the teen movie villains that ended up being role models for the "temporarily embarrassed millionaires."
November 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
"I wrote some stuff. Kenny Loggins heard it, so you know."

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Mr. Show - Medical Marijuana
YouTube video by Rabbit Peeples
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November 5, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Reposted by That's Just Ann!
Gotta start calling people by their actual titles "Hey Moms First Boyfriend from Middle School Her Parents Never Let Go and Still Love and Now I Call Uncle Pat because He's A Family Friend, pass the butter?"
October 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I think you ought to be careful, maybe walk on the other side of the street. Those chains don't look like they're going to hold.
October 25, 2025 at 10:47 PM