Emchap's Shit from the Internet 06/16/21 š
This week has been the first big heat wave of the year out in LA, which is unfortunate for me as someone who sweats a lot, lives in a place without central A/C, and has a job that is mostly giving video presentations to people. Iāve started ranking my level of intimacy with my colleagues by whether or not I try to hide the fact that Iāve got an ice pack shoved down my shirt when weāre talking to each other on Zoom.
Currently itās 87 (feels like 88!); tomorrow is expected to get up to 90. Iām meeting up with friends out in Santa Monica tomorrow, and fully expect to arrive having pushed past the limits of my natural deodorant. (Nonetheless, it will be nice to reconfirm that the beach exists; I havenāt seen it in a year and a half.)
A local mutual aid group that I know continues to do drops for folks during the heat wave, which is absolutely punishing for unhoused residents. You can buy them things from their wishlist or simply donate to catherine-schetina on Venmo; the latter goes directly towards efforts to buy and freeze water to keep folks in a miserable situation slightly more comfortable and safe. Please toss money to them, if youāre able.
Shit to read
I hate the framing of this as being āmaximally productiveā but there is something compelling to me about the five hour workday.
What a fun article to read about a drug that I am on and some side effects that no doctor ever asked me about.
I liked the article but I loved the illustration.
This was I thought an interesting article about American drinking culture.
Fuck a smol bean.
Really enjoyed this article on an anti-vaxxer who came to her senses.
Dump him and go tits out this summer.
Shit to eat
Take a quarter pound puck of frozen hamburger and toss it into a hot pan, slowly chipping off cooked outer layers like a meat geode.
As you come to the center, toss in a chopped clover of garlic, half an onion, some salt, and some water and tomato paste.
Cook everything down; add some flour, paprika, and a bunch of Italian seasoning.
Once itās back to paste consistency, thin it out with water; add more salt and more tomato paste if needed.
Add a cup of macaroni noodles, and let cook for 12 minutes.
Once theyāre tender, add a handful of chopped parsley, a half cup of cream, and a handful of shredded cheddar.
Taste, adjust seasoning.
Eat hot for dinner one night, and cold for lunch for two.
Shit to watch
This very soothing Day In A Life food video.
Shit to buy
See the opening essay!