I enjoy baking, but there are vegans in the house. Here’s my tip. Don’t try to look up vegan baking recipes. Just use regular recipes with the following substitutions; flax eggs for eggs, Earth Balance sticks for butter, and Enjoy Life brand for chocolate. That won’t cover everything, but it will go a long way.

Dan Wang’s annual letters from China are always a treat, and 2022 does not disappoint. Such great insights at a time when tensions are only increasing.

Raccoon Dog: Finally, my time has come, as I knew it would. Surely the people want to know about me because of my greatness and the silkiness of my fur.

Who else has been reading the wikipedia entry on Raccoon Dog and learning about the controversy of whether a Japanese Raccoon Dog is actually related to the classic Raccoon Dog?

Andor was so good that I wasn’t sure how I would feel going back to the Mandalorian. 3 episodes into the new season and I’m pretty happy with it. It’s got its own feeling and it’s pushing ahead.