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6'7" Aaron Judge and his dachshund, Gus Judge.

Dear Abby: I’m a 45-year-old woman who has been dating “Ben” (53) for two years. We have known each other for more than 20. He treats me like a queen. Prior to our dating, he had a girlfriend he used to confide in me about. I was very jealous of her. She knew we were friends, so she made a point of posting lots of pictures of their PDAs on his social media, since we did not follow each other. Fast-forward two years: Abby, I cannot stop obsessing over her! I think about her constantly and compare myself to her. I stalk her social media page. Ben has never given me a reason not to trust him, so why am I still bothered by her? YOU’RE AN IDIOT She has moved on and is in another relationship. How can I finally quit obsessing about her and move forward? I don’t feel this way about his other exes, but for some reason, this one gets under my skin. I don’t want him to find out what I have been doing. I really need help. Any advice? GET HELP — Insecure in Pennsylvania Dear Insecure: In light of the fact that your boyfriend’s ex is happily in another relationship, this obsession is really a waste of your time and energy. Although you may still feel threatened, the woman is no longer your competition. Whether your issue is insecurity or lack of self-esteem, it’s time to wake up and recognize that BEN CHOSE YOU OVER HER. If you can’t accept that and relax, you may need to discuss it with a licensed psychotherapist for help to stop cyberstalking her. She may be a part of your boyfriend’s past, but please do not continue making her part of your present. IT’S PROBABLY GUILT BECAUSE YOU’RE A SLUT WHO BROKE THEM UP BY SLEEPING WITH HIM AND FEAR THAT SHE’LL DO IT RIGHT BACK TO YOU. Dear Abby: We have three grandchildren, and we feel strongly about the importance of a college education. When the first one graduated from high school, we gave him $500 for graduation, plus an additional $1,500 to be used for college-related expenses. He had already indicated that he was enrolling in college. When the second one graduated, we gave him a $500 graduation gift. Because he had committed to joining the Navy, we assured him that he would also receive $1,500 if and when he enrolled in college. Since then, we have been accused of not respecting his career choice, showing favoritism and other accusations too numerous to list here. Are we ogres for wanting and encouraging our grandchildren to attend college? We’d like your opinion. — Well-meaning in the West Dear Well-meaning CHEAPSKATES LIVING IN THE (DISTANT) PAST: Your mistake has been not taking into consideration that your grandchildren are individuals. Your second grandson is likely to find his career path as part of his military service. One could argue that you are favoring the grandchild who is following the career path you are biased toward, and from that perspective, it does appear you are playing favorites. You may want to rethink what you are doing. Your Navy-bound grandson may have a need for that money at some point. WTF DO YOU THINK $1500 WILL BUY A COLLEGE FRESHMAN THESE DAYS?

1. Pull up to menu board speaker. 2. Peruse value menu. 3. Place order. 4. Ask for cup of ice water at window to offset higher prices on value menu.

I don't remember where it was, but when I was a young'n my family went on a vacation and at one place they had a puppet show with a puppet doing Proud Mary. Fringed dress and everything. I can still picture it. What a performer!

Wow! I'm surprised your old Victrola still works. Or is it a gramophone?

https://apple.news/AatqdhTwfQ-6ebnwSwolnHA In Wisconsin, Poached Burgers Have Been A Staple For Over 100 Years From the steamed burgers of Connecticut to the olive burgers of Michigan, the United States has no shortage of interesting takes on this beloved sandwich. But over in America's Dairyland, there is another way of cooking hamburgers that you're not likely to find anywhere else in the country. For it is in the state of Wisconsin that, for over a century, they've been poaching their burgers. In the historic town of Prairie du Chien, Pete's Hamburger Stand has been serving up poached hamburgers for over 100 years. Originally, founder Pete Gokey cooked his burgers the way everyone else did at the start of the 20th century: in large pans. In order to keep his burgers from drying out between customers, Gokey added water to the pan, allowing the burgers to slowly stew in their own fat. Customers would return exclaiming that they liked the burgers cooked in water much better than the standard pan frying. From then on, poached burgers became a staple in Wisconsin. Joe Rouer's Bar, another poached burger institution just outside of Green Bay, has a special seasoning they put on their burgers and they add water to the pans throughout the day, creating a concentrated beef gravy that lends tremendous flavor to the patties. Though we would highly recommend the journey, you don't need to trek out to these burger joints to experience poached burgers. It's something you can very easily do at home, in the comfort of your own kitchen. All you need to achieve a poached burger at home is a deep-sided skillet, preferably made out of cast iron. And as you won't — at least we think you won't — be cooking up hundreds of burgers a day in the same richly flavored water bath, you will need to use some beef stock in order to get the most flavor out of your burger. Another thing to note, if you want to replicate a true Wisconsin poached burger, you'll need to add a good amount of onions to your poaching liquid. However, this is not required. Additional seasonings to suit your taste are also optional. Over medium-high heat, add enough stock to bathe, but not completely cover the burger, and bring it to a good simmer. Add the onions, if you're using them, and cook them down until they become soft, translucent, and sweet. Next, add the burger patty (and any seasonings if you're using them) and cook on one side until the edges are no longer pink. Flip and cook a few minutes more. It is all but impossible to end up with a dry, unappetizing burger using this method. What you should get is a tender patty that's dripping with succulent juices and a beautiful beefy flavor. Biting into one will reveal why Wisconsinites have been in love with these burgers for over 100 years ... and likely leave you wanting more. sounds yummy... I'll have to try this.

I actually liked a few songs Donny did when he attempted to present a more 'mature' image. My favorite was this song, which I think is fairly sexy (in a Mormon sort of way, you know...)

Corona restaurant declared champion of inaugural best empanada competition Empanadas Café on Van Doren Street and 108th Street. In all, 19 flavors are served at Empanadas Café including meat, chicken, plantain, and Hawaiian, which are the most popular. A block or so from PS14, of 'Me & Julio down by the (no longer has a) schoolyard' fame.

Free cycle Bare biking is back — Philly Naked Bike Ride returns on Aug. 26 Well, now we know what @WilliamM will be training for this summer.

He told me that a couple of weeks ago.

I thought the NCIS: LA finale was okay, but it felt a bit anti-climactic after such a solid season. I think an over-the-top wedding would've had terrific comedic potential. LL Cool J has joined NCIS: HAWAII for next season.

You mean the ABBAtars, of course...

How one indie funeral home in Greenpoint is trying to repackage death After two decades in video production, where her clients included fashion and cosmetics brands, Erica Hill did something radical in November 2021: She opened a funeral home in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It wasn’t just a career-180 for Hill; it was an unusual move, period. Funeral homes have been declining in numbers in New York and nationwide for decades. “If you had told me 10 years ago that this is what I’d be doing, I’d tell you you were absolutely insane,” said Hill, one morning last month in her funeral home, called Sparrow. “I have no interest in dying,” she said, “but I've had enough loss in my life that it's just unfortunately a reality and every single person on this earth is gonna die.” (Damn! No spoiler alert?!?) story continues... https://gothamist.com/news/how-one-indie-funeral-home-in-greenpoint-is-trying-to-repackage-death

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don't.

After Kolton Wong bombed to start the season as Seattle's 2B, a caballero has come riding in to the rescue... JOSE CABALLERO Seattle Mariners #76 Second Baseman .286 .382 .446 BATTING 2B Rodríguez (9, Muller) HR Kelenic (10, 1st inning off Muller 1 on, 2 Out); Caballero (2, 2nd inning off Muller 2 on, 1 Out) RBI Kelenic 3 (25), Caballero 3 (10)

She’s got two left feet — but she made it work. A viral video captured the moment a couple’s Labrador stole the show during their nuptials after the groom performed an adorable “father-dogter” dance with their beloved pooch, Rosy. Rosy stole the show at the April wedding in Philadelphia when the groom, Ben, picked up the pooch, cradling her as they danced to ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” at the reception, drawing cheers and applause from those attending. The bride, Julie Filreis, filmed the sweet, two-minute serenade, saying their loving pup is definitely a “daddy’s girl.” They got the idea for a “father-dogter” dance during a holiday party when Ben picked up Rosy and danced with her in his arms. Julie told Storyful that after seeing the adorable interaction, they decided to dedicate a dance to Rosy at their wedding.

Billionaire Jeff Bezos engaged to Lauren Sanchez after nearly 5 years together Maybe I can pick up a gift for them on EBAY or Etsy.

These stories don't always end so heartwarmingly... A California father died after being struck by a car Thursday night while helping a family of ducks cross a busy road. The horrifying crash took place at Stanford Ranch Road and Park Drive in the city of Rocklin, about 22 miles from Sacramento. William Wimsatt, a 12-year-old boy who witnessed the kindhearted stranger’s actions, said the man had stepped out of his car to help the ducks avoid traffic. “He got out of the car and was shooing the ducks and everyone was clapping because he was being really nice,” William said. The young boy took photos of the man, who has not been identified, with his cellphone as he and the ducks crossed in front of his mother’s car. “He helped them get up over the curb because all the little baby duckies were having trouble and then he walked in front of our car,” the boy recounted. After the ducks made it safely to the other side of the road, William said, onlookers in their cars applauded the good Samaritan’s actions. “My mom rolled down the window and said, ‘Good job, good job,’ and I said, ‘Good job’ to him too.” Right after that, William said, the man was struck by a car that seemingly came out of nowhere. “I didn’t see the car actually hit him. All I remember is the sound and then him flying across the intersection,” he said. “His shoes and one of his socks were right in front of our car.” Another woman, Summer Peterson, told KOVR that her child also saw the tragedy unfold. “They were saying, ‘Oh, it’s so cute. It’s so nice of him.’ And then all of a sudden he was hit by a car,” she told the outlet at a makeshift memorial for the man on Friday. After the accident, William’s mother got out of her car and comforted the man’s children, who were sitting in their own car and witnessed the crash. A makeshift memorial — full of rubber duckies and flowers — was set up on the corner where the accident occurred. William said he hopes people remember the man for his kindness. “He was the only person to get out of the car and try and help them and probably the nicest person in the entire area. It’s not fair,” he said. Police are still investigating the cause of the fatality. The driver, a 17-year-old girl, is cooperating with authorities and is not currently facing any charges. DUI is not suspected, KOVR reported. https://nypost.com/2023/05/22/california-man-fatally-hit-by-car-while-helping-ducks-cross-busy-road/

A beefcake model was arrested in San Diego just over 6 years ago for a string of burglaries that began in Greenwich, Conn. David Byers, then 34, of Solana Beach, Calif., evaded authorities for days before he was tracked down in a cross-country search. The hunky suspect, who robbed a Chase bank in Riverside, CT, twice in two days before robbing a Citgo gas station in Cos Cob, CT, was arrested without incident.

The late Martin Amis, RIP

Fish out of water Disaster averted as monster fish with 'alien' eggs eliminated from waters The fish was a Bighead carp, an invasive species from Asia that wreaks havoc across North American Waterways. don't ever tell that fish a secret... he's got a big mouth!

L&O made a bizarre choice to play Jack McCoy's daughter in his 400th episode. An actress named Elizabeth Waterston. I can't figure out what made them make that decision.