I agree with you except on the last point.  The genius of the modern GOP is that they are a minority party that has managed to prevail against the will of the majority of voters by taking advantage of spurious redistricting that splits Democratic leaning districts in ways that favor GOP candidates, and also there's the train wreck of the Electoral College.  A majority of Americans would never have suffered a first Trump administration, let alone the threat of a second one.  I can't explain South Dakota and Noem's electoral success.  Maybe the water has been polluted via too many agricultural chemicals and the brains of the populace have been affected to vote against their own interests.

True - I should have said "outvoting in an election", rather than "outnumbering".

So, you don't have access to a circuit breaker for your apt?  If the circuit gets tripped you have to bother the super?  That's kind of short sighted planning and I'm sorry you have to deal with it.  Presumably the electricity drawn by the toaster oven (hidden because it's a "forbidden" appliance?) is enough to trip the circuit?  Sorry, this sounds like a right pita.  You should be able to use a toaster oven without dealing with surges.  It's a normal appliance.  Sounds like who ever built this structure cut corners on the wiring.

I'm having the usual:  a cream scone with jams I made.  Today:  quince jelly and blackberry.  I split the scone and apply different jams to each half so one is main and the other "pudding."  I suspect that the cream scones actually have less fat than the ones that require butter and milk.  I made these with frozen heavy cream that someone gave me (I froze it as I couldn't use it up in time).  They turned out fine. 

Started watching "3 Body Problem" via a recommendation.
Never read or heard of the book prior to the TV series, Created by: David Benioff; D. B. Weiss; Alexander Woo,
so a reputable history.
First episode left me dumfounded as to what is going on, which I love.

I'm reading a book about gravity...it's pretty heavy.

That place looks fabulous.  Let us know what you thought.

Just to go back to this: Veeraswamy was pretty good, but I can honestly say it wasn't memorable. The bill came to nearly 4 figures too, so you'd think I'd be more impressed. However, last night we went to Amaya which is another restaurant owned by the people of Veeraswamy. The food there was absolutely incredible and all served in a Indian tapas way. The bill was again nearly 4 figures, but I do feel it was a unique experience in all ways and that is worth more than money. I think that's something one says when they're older ...