Running from Tigers

Meg, 40s, Reveling in my current obsessions - consumed by the Tuunbaq

[cold-boys-fandom-hub]

David Walmsley (Tozer) is running 30 marathons in 30 consecutive days for charity

I’m taking on this challenge in order to raise money for the mental health charities MIND and SAMH and also for BackUpTech, an entertainment industry charity that supports people in the entertainment and events industry which I have a lot of involvement with.

30 IN 30 Marathon Challenge

Hey guys! Thanks for taking the time to visit my GiveWheel page. I have a mission… My mission is to run 30 marathons in 30 consecut

[cold-boys-fandom-hub]

You can follow David's progress on his instagram: david_jon_walmsley

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[megabucks85]

This guy doesn't get enough credit as akotsk's ultimate badass. He's like yeah, my leg's broken and I can't walk, but I'll definitely fight to the death for a dude I've known five minutes because fuck the douchebag in the fire helmet.

[locusimperium]

[swan-archive]

locusimperium:

A few years ago, when I was living in the housing co-op and looking for a quick cookie recipe, I came across a blog post for something called “Norwegian Christmas butter squares.” I’d never found anything like it before: it created rich, buttery and chewy cookies, like a vastly superior version of the holiday sugar cookies I’d eaten growing up. About a year ago I went looking for the recipe again, and failed to find it. The blog had been taken down, and it sent me into momentary panic. 

Luckily, I remembered enough to find it on the Wayback Machine, and quickly copied it into a file that I’ve saved ever since. I probably make these cookies about once a month, and they last about five days around my voracious husband - they’re fantastic with a cup of bitter coffee or tea. I’m skeptical that there is something distinctively Norwegian about these cookies, but they do seem like the perfect thing to eat on a cold day. 

Norwegian Christmas Butter Squares

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 egg 1 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla ½ tsp salt Turbinado/ Raw Sugar for dusting

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Chill a 9x13″ baking pan in the freezer. Do not grease the pan.

Using a mixer, blend the butter, egg, sugar, and salt together until it is creamy.  Add the flour and vanilla and mix using your hands until the mixture holds together in large clumps. If it seems overly soft, add a little extra flour. 

Using your hands, press the dough out onto the chilled and ungreased baking sheet until it is even and ¼ inch thick.  Dust the top of the cookies evenly with raw sugar.

Bake at 400 degrees until the edges turn a golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the oven. Let cool for about five minutes before cutting the cooked dough into squares. Remove the squares from the warm pan using a spatula.

[brawltogethernow]

So I tried this recipe.

And it is GREAT.

It basically makes the platonic ideal of commercial sugar cookies, only in bar form. When I give them to people (which I do a lot, because this is one of those simple recipes where the results seem very impressive), I just tell them they’re sugar cookie bars.

[davetheshady]

Life hack: add white chocolate chips and sea salt

[mxxnlit-witch]

I made these today for the equinox with sea salt caramel chips and they are simply amazing. Let’s see how long they last with six people in the house!

[dduane]

Noting for later (as we need more butter for this, and probably won’t do a grocery shopping till the weekend).

[amyamychan]

The OP version of this has become my go-to cookie for basically all things and I have a whole cohort of friends and colleagues who would murder each other to get them. Haven’t tried any add ons yet, since the base recipe is SO GOOD.

[megabucks85]

For anyone not keeping track, there are three occasions to celebrate today. It is of course Halloween so happy candy day and all that. Falling on a Friday though, it's also Frankenstein Friday so yay for combining the two. Then, let's not forget that both Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2 take place on a Halloween that falls on a Friday - hence the school day followed by all-night shenanigans. In summary, I wish everyone who celebrates a very Happy Halloween, Frankenstein Friday, and Hocus Pocus Day!

[megabucks85]

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The most important piece of media I've seen this back-to-school season. Support Sandy Hook Promise.

[megabucks85]

I have a confession. I... am a Harry Potter fan. I fully understand why many can no longer support the story; I just personally love the characters and storyline, and every casting release of the upcoming HBO series has been giving me the feels. So let me present my dream casting for Season 2's Gilderoy Lockhart.

Ncuti Gatwa would be amazing!! 🤩

[terrorcamp]

Announcing Terror Camp V!

It’s that time again! We’re amazed and delighted to be kicking off the FIFTH(!) annual Terror Camp polar conference, with information about our programming, key dates, our fancy new branding, and more.

When?

Terror Camp V will take place online from December 5th–7th, 2025. We can’t wait to set sail on a three day voyage with you all once again!

What?

Based on previous years and your feedback, our fabulous Programming team have put together a brand new structure for the three days. As always, we’re looking for presentations, workshops and posters — but this year we’re changing things up a little. Here’s what to expect:

- Presentations. This year, we’re looking for presentations in three formats: 30 minutes, 15 minutes, or 5 minutes.

- Workshops. Same as last year, we’re looking for presenters to teach us a skill, craft, recipe, or other hands-on activity!

- Posters. To improve the accessibility of our posters, we’ve got a new set of guidelines for how to present your ideas.

The deadline to submit your abstract is September 1, 2025.

How?

Our 2025 Call For Abstracts contains all the information you need on how to pitch your piece, plus the submission link for when you’re ready to apply!

❄️ Read our Call For Abstracts

We can’t wait to hear your ideas!

As ever, you can stay up to date with Terror Camp by subscribing to our newsletter, or following us on X, Bluesky and Instagram.

[spelacchiotto]

happy birthday, Nedward Liddle, you don't look a day over 210

[megabucks85]

And a very happy birthday to Matthew McNulty!

[depsidase]

[megabucks85]

Yes, however, I would argue that this threshold is too high. From a purely individualistic perspective, quality of life on a net worth scale is a bell curve. After a certain point, happiness deteriorates as wealth continues to grow. The amount is likely even less than this, but let's put a starting point at $99 million. A minor fraction of the additional funds going into society can then research what the actual "happiness threshold" is. We could be talking about an amount as low as $10-$20m, but let's not start with anything too radical.

The blanket declaration at this time, is that after $99m, any additional dollar received provides no improvement to one's quality of life. If this seems harsh, remember, it's all for the well-being of the 1%.

[theconcealedweapon]

[megabucks85]

I'm a gonna retweet a few things over the next couple days. No reason, just for funzies.

[megabucks85]

My heart is broken. RIP Maggie Smith. You are and will always remain a true legend. 😢

[megabucks85]

Mike Faist Joins ‘East Of Eden’ Limited Series in Role James Dean Made Famous; Hoon Lee Also Joins Cast https://deadline.com/2024/09/mike-faist-east-of-eden-james-dean-hoon-lee-1236100047/

Mike Faist Joins ‘East Of Eden’ Limited Series in Role James Dean Made Famous; Hoon Lee Also Joins Cast

Mike Faist and Hoon Lee Join Netflix's limited series adaptation of 'East of Eden'

I know nothing about this other than what's in the article, but I'm so in!

[nomilkinmyteaplease]

DNA test helps identify sailor from doomed Arctic expedition

James Fitzjames was one of the captains of British explorer Sir John Franklin's two ships that went missing in 1845.

[jamesfitzjamesdotcom]

FITZJAMES HAS BEEN FOUND!!!!

Identification of a senior officer from Sir John Franklin’s Northwest Passage expedition

Arctic Canada’s King William Island and Adelaide Peninsula have preserved the unidentified skeletal remains of many of the 105 sailors who p

He was one of the first to die after they abandoned the ships. My boy didn't have to suffer for long. I'm so grateful that he has been identified. Crying and in shock too. I helped find you, my dear Fitzjames. 😭❤️

[jamesfitzjamesdotcom]

May I remind everybody that this is about a real human being and not a character from a tv show. Thank you.

[slowset-is-dead]

forever a legend

[honeyriot]

[imeverywoman420]

“You never pretended to be a bride when you were a little girl?” No???? Like literally never?

[sanctuarycove]

I made witch soups in my garden

[wizardshark]

what did you pretend to be when you were a little girl

bride

witch

princess that refused to marry

knight

wizard (harry potter style)

wizard (non harry potter style)

delinquent gang member

archaeologist (indiana jones/the mummy style)

minecraft

barbie doll torturer

i was bald and drank vanilla extract

Voting ended onSep 13, 2024

[megabucks85]

As an 80s wild child, I rode off into the sunset with ET and the boys. I think neighbors would always get concerned when they saw this little girl flying down a hill on her bike, but how else was I going to get to the California forest from suburban Massachusetts?