Today in 1880 is the birthday of Harry Laughlin, an American eugenicist who claimed Jews were born feeble-minded and whose work led to U.S. immigration quotas and forced sterilizations, inspiring the Nazis. Laughlin died childless. "Shame," he once reflected. "'Cause my kids would be really smart."
March 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Today in 1880 is the birthday of Harry Laughlin, an American eugenicist who claimed Jews were born feeble-minded and whose work led to U.S. immigration quotas and forced sterilizations, inspiring the Nazis. Laughlin died childless. "Shame," he once reflected. "'Cause my kids would be really smart."
My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.
I thought I'd nip back here now that everyone's joining, and they're right - it does seem nicer than the other place. Most importantly, a quick peek hasn't shown me a single news story and that feels like A Very Good Thing right now.
November 16, 2024 at 11:04 AM
I thought I'd nip back here now that everyone's joining, and they're right - it does seem nicer than the other place. Most importantly, a quick peek hasn't shown me a single news story and that feels like A Very Good Thing right now.
Been waiting for an Evri delivery that I stupidly expected to arrive between 7 and 9 like they said. Just got an email saying they couldn't deliver and there was no safe space to leave it (obviously there is, and they didn't), and what is wrong with me that I thought it would be any other way?
November 21, 2023 at 10:36 PM
Been waiting for an Evri delivery that I stupidly expected to arrive between 7 and 9 like they said. Just got an email saying they couldn't deliver and there was no safe space to leave it (obviously there is, and they didn't), and what is wrong with me that I thought it would be any other way?
Been in our new place since July, but finding that the backboard behind the oven (with gas hob) is made of wood - WOOD - meaning supplier rightly won't install new oven in its place 🚒🔥🧯 is the most ridiculous. So far.
November 21, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Been in our new place since July, but finding that the backboard behind the oven (with gas hob) is made of wood - WOOD - meaning supplier rightly won't install new oven in its place 🚒🔥🧯 is the most ridiculous. So far.
Not been on here in a while, and I'm finding it odd to be on a social media site and not to be immediately hit with a load of Jew hate (not directed at me, you understand; just there ... open and obvious). I rather like it. I think I'll stay awhile.
November 20, 2023 at 5:12 PM
Not been on here in a while, and I'm finding it odd to be on a social media site and not to be immediately hit with a load of Jew hate (not directed at me, you understand; just there ... open and obvious). I rather like it. I think I'll stay awhile.
It's nice here and stuff, but for instantly induced rage, disgust, and a loss of faith in humanity, you really can't beat Twitter (or whatever it's called).
October 6, 2023 at 4:21 PM
It's nice here and stuff, but for instantly induced rage, disgust, and a loss of faith in humanity, you really can't beat Twitter (or whatever it's called).
Currently opening boxes of books to put on new shelves, and finding the habit I developed before we moved of getting rid of loads of them is still present. I am going to have SPACE on my bookshelves. And we all know what that means ...
September 20, 2023 at 10:28 AM
Currently opening boxes of books to put on new shelves, and finding the habit I developed before we moved of getting rid of loads of them is still present. I am going to have SPACE on my bookshelves. And we all know what that means ...