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Scrubby Gloves

I’ve been using scrubby gloves on every inch of my body for last 25 years, ever since independent curator Astria Supark said “they’re really good for getting into all the nooks and crannies.” For only a few bucks you can be completely smooth and polished at all times. Before taking them off I like to say, “Hey everybody, it’s me, Mickey Mouse!” in a special mouse voice, which some people thought was funny the first few times. (Because Mickey Mouse also wears gloves.)

@miranda

Apr 30, 2024

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Dishwashing gloves

I used to scrub until my hands were raw but then I got gloves

@justinciccone

Jan 27, 2024

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Dishwashing gloves

It’s one of those small inexpensive changes with big impact. I know it gives 1950s housewife but hear me out. Pros: - you can use the hottest possible water - keeps you from getting premature hand wrinkles - The lack of sensory input to your hands (water, soap, sponge, gross wet food) allows you to energetically and emotionally separate yourself from the task while you daydream, listen to a podcast, or watch something on a nearby screen. - after you’re done you take them off and it’s like you were never even there. The only evidence is a pile of clean dishes. - the threshold for how many dishes you can stand to do increases exponentially, you feel unstoppable. Maybe you shouldn’t take the gloves off yet, maybe you can also wipe down the counters…maybe also take out the garbage…unclog the shower drain. Before you know it you’ve deep cleaned your home. your hands remain obliviously soft and dry. Cons: - they tear sometimes and you gotta replace them I get the extra long ones so water for sure doesn’t get inside

@lilsolano

Apr 16, 2024

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BRENNIVIN

Speaking of Iceland! This is an Icelandic alcohol that tastes exactly like rye bread. The flavor is both herbal and cozy—I think of it as “upholstered vodka.” Tastes refreshing in summer and life-affirming in winter. No clue why it isn’t more popular.

@molly-young

Apr 29, 2021

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THE PLAYER by Michael Tolkin

Whenever someone is like “I haven’t read a book in 5 years, what should I read?” I suggest this cult classic—because it is experientially easy but conceptually rich, and thus will effortlessly adhere to your attention and satisfy your urges. It is a Hollywood novel about an asshole (timeless genre!) who surfs the wave of power and excess until it all goes Terribly Awry. The book was published in 1988 so it is dated in fun ways but also timeless in the ways that matter. (Robert Altman made a movie of it but the book is better—which is saying a lot, because the movie rules!)

@molly-young

Apr 29, 2021

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LEARNING THE TRUTH ABOUT MARASCHINO CHERRIES

...and not letting it stop you. I haven’t been the same since I read this post, but I continue to garnish drinks with these neon accessories.

@molly-young

Apr 29, 2021