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If you have a question for Smash Your Problems, please email avoguactalk@gmail.com Our next week’s guest will be Ursula the Sea Witch; though I must disclaim she is currently undergoing litigation involving contract law. Hey! Good thread question 😉 … Continue reading Smash Your Problems with The Avocado
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 11/12/2019
Sheltie, subbing for Agnew, here! With the impending Thanksgiving holiday, let’s take a look back at the eating habits of one of the more obscure Roman emperors, Vitellius. Aulus Vitellius Germanicus Augustus (15-69 AD) was a proconsul turned commander of … Continue reading The November 12 History Thread Feasts Like Vitellius
This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading Creative Endeavors Is Loony
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Apparently Disney+ launched today (not for me, I think), so here’s a discussion space for it, in case it’s needed. Have fun! Continue reading Disney+ Launch Thread
As a 10-year-old American boy in 1993, I was there. I remember the buzz, the eye-popping effects they showed in TV clips, the Weird Al song that I was much too young to realize was a parody. I definitely remember … Continue reading Late to the Party: Jurassic Park
The music video for Guns n’ Roses’ “November Rain” has more than 1.2 billion views on YouTube. That means more people have watched this video than the entire population of the Earth that existed in 1850. What did you do this … Continue reading What Did You Do This Weekend?
Inspired by Rex Reilly’s post earlier in the week with recipes for nanaimo bars, which was the first I’d heard of them, I want to know if any of you have region-specific delicacies that you want to brag about or … Continue reading Sunday Food Thread 11/10
Welcome to Colour Outside the Lines, The Avocado’s weekly discussion space for people of colour. I apologize for getting this week’s entry up a few hours behind schedule. Thread Rules We ask that only those who identify as people of … Continue reading Colour Outside the Lines #14: Navigation
I just love this gif. In addition to the usual, share your absolute favorite picture of one of your critters (or any critter!). Continue reading The Pet Thread Celebrates a Classic
In the summer 2012, I helped a close friend (who was also named Sam) move from Pasadena, California to Atlanta, Georgia. Instead of taking a normal route along Interstate 10, Sam, drawn in by the search for a rare German … Continue reading Travelogia on the Road: The Worst Town in America
Hello, and welcome to another edition of the Weekly Shuffle Thread! Today, the Shuffle Thread is through. Not because it’s coming to an end, but because the word THROUGH is our Word of the Day! Share your favorite songs with … Continue reading The Weekly Shuffle Thread Goes Through the Shuffle!
Hey, all; Happy Friday- Not much from me this week; playing catch-up and anything that set me off this week has already settled into a dull ache, so I leave it all to you. The floor’s open, the … Continue reading Job Rants Thread – 11/8/2019 – Open Table
Yesterday Kamala Harris proposed a bill that would mandate that schools stay open from at least 8 am to 6 pm in order to more closely align with the average parent’s work schedule. Supposedly educators would not been required to … Continue reading Dark Sarcasm in the Classroom: Family Friendly Schools Act
Hello, ‘cados, and welcome to The Green Thread! This thread is for those of us who are looking for ways to reduce our carbon footprints (while recognizing that what we really need is broad systemic change) to discuss things we’re … Continue reading The Green Thread
Instructions! Ask questions about anything that might require a bit of thought or research. The OTs and PTs fly by so quick not many eyeballs might catch your query. Put them here and they last all week. Check back to … Continue reading Avocado Reference Desk – 35
Some guidelines to help this space be a positive experience for everyone: ☮ As always with the Avocado, don’t feel compelled to share beyond your comfort level. H ☮ Anyone who identifies as female, or who was socialized female/AFAB/otherwise has firsthand experience … Continue reading Women+ Thread Takes a Look at Itself
Ever sat in your car after a work shift, lamenting the fact your coworker ate all the shrimp fried rice, and wondered what to do? “Who on Earth could ever help me solve this problem?” You think to yourself, and … Continue reading Smash Your Problems with The Avocado
Have at it, folks! Continue reading Tolerable Discussions 11.06.2019
Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious is a semi-parodic isekai light novel series whose premise is pretty easy to discern from the title. It has been adapted into a manga, as well as an anime series produced … Continue reading Weekly Japanese Pop Culture Thread (November 6th, 2019)
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 11/05/2019
