It's time to jump out of the pot. Also, how a bad mood spreads, wool from gay sheep, cats miaow more at men, witchcraft repairing a sweater, free electricity, Maggie's link to the Temple Marching band playing Fall Out Boy, and Julia's Wizard Zines.

Organize your bowls before you head to the stove.

On older people losing privacy and agency as we age. Also, a protest at a nativity scene, why we have two nostrils and not just one big hole, the coolest pop-up books, Cory's guide to criticizing AI, an awful Texas traffic stop, Maggie's link to how to fix a soup (or any dish), and looking forward to Public Domain Day 2026.

On seeing something old in something new.

On creating the space that we all need. Also, Swiss sounds, the Escheresque browser game, Radiohead sings Santa, 3D printing airplane parts, Maggie's link to an Orchestral version of a FNAF viral fan song, and Eric's Exploring Uncut.

As we look back at our day, there's rough and smooth - leave the rough parts in.

On looking back and looking ahead. Also, making Amaro at home, the Number of the year, New Yorker Magazine's archives, drawing tools, Maggie's link to Better Gift Saul, and FoxTrot (again) with Jasoneezer Scrooge.

When "I really shouldn't" meets "But I really want to."

On deciding to make a fresh start every day. Also, a beginner's guide to strength training, F'ing Approachable Swift Concurrency, homemade sock assist, Brownie Mary, Progressive Congress, Maggie's link to a giant fat bear, and Soroush's talk on Color from NSSpain.