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Puja Patel
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Senior Editor, Deadspin

Taking classes at a community college are a great way to keep your student loans from accruing interest while you look for a job. Read more

I won’t lie, I wish I could take more classes. My degree is in literature and I loved it, and I still read books and think “wow, I wish I could have a discussion/write a paper about this!” (I know, huge nerd). I hate online classes because there is no interaction with other people, which is part of what I love, and a Read more

Just be firm.

I get panic attacks just trying to find a wine at Goody Liquors to make a reduction with when I’m cooking. Read more

Also, if your friend dares you to put your dick in the dispenser doors, don’t do it. Don’t ask why. Just trust me. Read more

You know what’s great about Nantucket? Their dump. 15 years ago I got a pair of Gucci loafers (ok, they squeak a bit) and a careworn set of Le Creuset pots (with lids!) for free. But that’s probably the best part about Nantucket. The San Juans totally treat on both Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. And the Cape, for Read more

I am admittedly still really emotional due to Orlando, but I have to say that your post got me all teary-eyed. Read more

I hesitate. Islam is incredibly personal to me, and talking about the nuance of interpretation with people who who don’t have similar ties to religion has always felt difficult. Read more

This is excellent! If Imams in Muslim countries allowed and encouraged these types of metaphorical interpretations to the Koran, you would see the dramatic growth of LGBT and women’s rights. We can only hope. Read more

I’m white-ish. I have family members who love Spades but I’ve never learned it. I play Pinochle and Spades sounds very similar, but I don’t like the idea of having one set trump suit. In Pinochle you bid and then name the trump suit. In what ways is Spades better than Pinochle?
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Ditto, I started to watch these just cause, while I cooked dinner. I ended up just relaxing on the couch and almost ruined my dinner because I forgot all about it and everything else.
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This is all true... I just watched the first three episodes last night. Actually, I only watched most of the first and was so relaxed, the other two played on in my dreams. Bob Ross can take me to bed every night. Read more