My partner wants us to be nudists at home

My partner wants us to be nudists at home

My partner likes walking around the house naked and wants me to join in. I don't like the idea because we have dogs and their heads come right up to our... you know. It's not that they do anything but I just don't want my bits dangling in their faces. I don't want his doing that either. What's the compromise?

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Cops have a bad rap and their body cams don't help it

Cops have a bad rap and their body cams don't help it

Like many TV viewers, I find myself occasionally drawn to the flashing lights and siren calls of reality cop shows. "Body Cam," "PD Cam," "Police 24/7" – they offer a glimpse into the daily grind of law enforcement, a ride-along from the comfort (and safety) of my couch.

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Beefy Buff'ed gravy

Beefy Buff'ed gravy

For me, gravy isn't just a condiment; it's the soulful heart of any roast dinner, a luscious blanket that brings everything together. (How whimsical is that intro, hey??)

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Where did the energy and excitement of childhood go?

Where did the energy and excitement of childhood go?

Just a few days ago, as the lazy Los Angeles afternoon melted into evening, I caught a news segment that stopped me in my tracks. It was about how students are falling (even more) behind and the pandemic didn't help and yadda-yadda-yadda. It showed a bunch of B-roll of sad kids for added emphasis.

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Put this on your radar

Put this on your radar

As a car enthusiast (I actually just got some new wheels today!), I love the gadgets that I'd never heard of and don't need. But, sometimes one comes along and I realize I did need it, I just never knew I needed it. And living in the Los Angeles area, this one was worth it.

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Almost touching the sky -- almost!

Almost touching the sky -- almost!

Dawson City, Yukon: it's like being on an old Western movie set. Bars feel like an old-timey cowboy hangout, local guides dressed in period garb. It's like time travel. Really, though, it is.

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I gag when he makes me eat it

I gag when he makes me eat it

My partner has taken up cooking but he's not good at it. I pretend that I like his food but I really don't. Do I keep lying or do I tell him it sucks?

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Buff does St. Patrick's Day!

Buff does St. Patrick's Day!

Costume time, costume time! At least for the dogs. We did some very amateur Photoshopping of us to get into the holiday spirit!

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Not every couple needs a social media reality show

Not every couple needs a social media reality show

I’ve never quite understood the compulsion. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? That pervasive, almost aggressive need for couples to broadcast every single detail of their relationship on social media.

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Powered on the go

Powered on the go

When we travel, the last thing we want to worry about is bringing one more device, one more cord, one more cord for that one more device. But, hear me out. This one is worth it... and you barely need any space for it.

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The bar has been lowered on 'celebrity'

The bar has been lowered on 'celebrity'

I've made it pretty clear that I'm not a fan of life playing out on social media. Just scroll through my other commentaries in recent weeks. You'll see.

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My mom is too opinionated about my relationship

My mom is too opinionated about my relationship

My mom is too opinionated about my relationship. She's always asking questions and sticking her nose in. I'm starting to lie because I don't feel like telling her everything she wants to know. I'm avoiding her calls and pretending I don't get her texts. I'm tempted to cut her off entirely. What should I do?

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Mint Coffee Buff'ed Ice Cream

Mint Coffee Buff'ed Ice Cream

For as long as I can remember, I've been obsessed with two things: exceptional coffee and the creamy, comforting embrace of ice cream. And when the two collide? Pure, unadulterated bliss.

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Trickling tranquility

Trickling tranquility

Many people are into meditation or relaxation music (or both) to chill out at the end of the day -- or even to reduce stress during a trying day. I've tried 'em, they're not my thing.

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