u/redlentilsoupfan

This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper had been sitting on my bedside table for ages, so I finally chucked it in my work bag as I figured a funny-tragic family drama might make for easy reading on my daily commute. Plus, it had been adapted some years ago into what appeared to be a well-cast crowd pleasing movie (starring Jane Fonda, Jason Bateman and Tina Fey).

Well I’m a third of the way through it and my god the fat-phobic, body-shaming, leering attitude of the main character is breathtaking. I am so angry I’m short of breath. Women reduced to their body parts and basically their attractiveness to the main character. Ick. Not going to finish it, and will probably shred it for storage packaging.

Has anyone else come across this kind of “dick-lit” genre?

Not sure if this has been posted already. Couldn’t find any previous references via search. The price on this is eye-watering (thousands) and the date is 2025. Has any talented DIY-er on this sub ever made or attempted a dupe of Frasier’s coffee table? Bought this? Or found a cheaper dupe elsewhere? This looks kinda cheap considering they’re asking thousands for it.

If mods need to delete this because it’s linking to a business and breaks the rules, that’s ok

Could someone please recommend a good cafe that does lattes / flat whites in the above-mentioned area?

My sister just texted me where I am vacaying on the other side of the world to share that she just realized Pete the piano player who accompanies Frasier on Buttons and Bows in “Look Before You Leap” is none other than George Murphy “Murph” Dunne from The Blues Brothers. My sister actually saw him live as part of a Blues Brothers Band tour in the 80s. I can hear her squeals of delight from 10,000 miles away

This is really adorable. Tassie, I was not familiar with your whimsy game.

10:30am at Maillard Coffee Co. in Sandy Bay

We talk books we like and books we don’t like, books we recommend and books that disappoint.

Book books books books books.

And coffee. Always coffee.

I’ve just discovered the joys of Kurt Vonnegut so I’ll be bending anyone’s ear about him

I hope this link works - it’s gifted from a subscriber. Who’d a thought building denser concentrated housing would alleviate a housing shortage? A great detailed read. Lots to contemplate.

Boy would I love to see Michael and Peter eviscerate these two journos. They are worse than any smooth-brained pundit. Utter scum

Ok, the plot hole notwithstanding (isn’t he supposed to be allergic to cats?) and his shoddy behaviour at dinner, I love “cosy” Frasier in this episode. Frankly, he rocks the crochet blanket, the sweater, Mr Bottomley is adorable, and who doesn’t love a guy who makes a delicious winter soup? People’s snark and pity drove him to dinner with the boorish and hideous Anne.

Forgive me if someone else has posted already. Mods, feel free to delete.