That’s fascinating. I know about the English etymology, which comes from “cuckoo” because a number of species are nest parasites. Do you have any sources? I love etymological history.

You’re setting yourself on fire to keep her warm. You both agree she needs help, which is great, but she’s doing nothing beyond that, which is not great. On top of that, I’m seeing a lot of manipulation. She accuses you of trying to manipulate her into feeling guilty, which is literally what she is doing to you. This is not a healthy relationship; a good partnership will build both parties up. She needs to work on herself, alone, before you continue any sort of relationship with her. You need an exit strategy before she affects your health any further.

Episode 237 is their most recent one about her. There’s at least one more, but I’m not sure how far back it is.

And Farscape.

Because then they can scream about open borders knowing that their base is either too dumb to know or doesn’t want to know the truth.

OUTLAW DIFFERENT COUNTRY! WOOOO

Probably Peter Thiel. That shitbag throws money behind all sorts of online fascist spaces.

Send him to that big garbage island in the Pacific.

Block it. There are a number of ways, but I soak mine for a couple hours, then pin it to blocking boards. Well, actually, they’re foam alphabet blocks, but the result is the same. Just make sure you use stainless steel pins so you don’t damage your project with rust.

They’re called tankies after the people who supported Soviet tanks crushing any kind of revolt in Hungary and Czechoslovakia. They think that all the negative stuff about Russia, et al. is just Western propaganda. Most leftists, including me, want nothing to do with them.

Even if they knew someone who died, they insisted it wasn’t covid, even to the point of keeping it off death certificates.

Definitely take a break! That’s about the spot where most people struggle to get through. Take your time; there’s a lot of setup, but the pacing is not great.

Also, I think book 8 is The One Without Mat, so it took me forever to get through it.

We do have “poultry” as a catch-all for domestic birds. Not exactly the same as beef/cow, but definitely has a Norman connection.

Normally, I would recommend citronella, either the grass or the candles, but I believe it is toxic to dogs.

I believe lavender, catnip and basil are safe, but they’re all mints and may try to take over your garden or yard. They all grow very well in pots though.

You can also try setting a trap. Put out some soapy water. The females are the ones biting you and they need water to lay eggs. They’ll fall in the water and the soap prevents them from escaping. I haven’t actually tried this with mosquitos, just other pests, but I have friends who swear by it.