I received a gift from my boyfriend's mother that is at best in poor taste and at worst extremely offensive. How do I proceed? Super-fun cultural/religious beanplating inside.
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posted by coppermoss
on Mar 28, 2013 -
99 answers
I need help planning a trip to Italy this summer/2013 with my daughter for her 14th birthday (golden). Would like to see parts of the south and North. I am a bit nervous about traveling alone. Looking for tips on two week itinery, lodging, family oriented plans. I would like to start in the south as my mother's family is from Montefaconi, Rome, and then north. I have considered a week long tour in the south and then traveling Rome and northern on our own. Would consider a homebase in the north for 4-5days but where to stay??
posted by snztt99
on Dec 28, 2012 -
12 answers
What are the most creative and cool honey moon ideas for southern california?
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posted by JJkiss
on Aug 19, 2012 -
13 answers
Food locator question for SoCal Mefites: Where (and what brand) can I buy a soy margarine, no dairy component, that comes in sticks, that is NOT Nucoa?
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posted by bolognius maximus
on Aug 19, 2012 -
8 answers
Where should I go/stay/see in Southern California from mid-December to mid-January? I will not have a car since I want to promote low-carbon travel.
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posted by bluelight
on May 31, 2012 -
13 answers
Driving from New Orleans to LA over two days. Should I take I-10 all the way OR go diagonally to Amarillo TX and then I-40 the rest of the way.
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posted by sandra_s
on Jun 21, 2011 -
19 answers
My fiance and I have been together for almost four years. She wants to get married in her home town, probably on the beach in La Jolla. I've never been married before, and neither has she, and I guess what I'm wondering is... What are some resources I can use to estimate the cost and planning necessary?
posted by anonymous
on May 2, 2011 -
13 answers
Technical question for architects / builders / roofers about attic ventilation in a southern zone. I'm renovating a house in south/central Texas (Brazos County), and I need some advice on how to properly ventilate my roof, as the original soffit/gable ventilation now seems quite messed up.
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posted by SpecialK
on Apr 2, 2011 -
2 answers
Traditional Southern food (southeastern U.S.): why has it remained so popular within the region? Is it just history, or 'comfort food'?
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posted by cp311
on Feb 13, 2011 -
33 answers
My wife and I are getting ready to buy in the the Southern Foods Corp. Has anyone used them before? It seems like a great deal for good food at the good price. Any help would be great.
posted by madsdad
on Nov 6, 2010 -
2 answers
How to learn Southern charm? Is there a book? Should I go to finishing school? How to have the grace and wit of Southerners?
posted by UltraD
on Aug 31, 2010 -
39 answers
Next month is the husband's birthday, and I already have a few things in mind to buy him. What I need help on is something that is not for sale. Southerners of the US and the Yankees that love them, may I pick your brain?
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posted by Grlnxtdr
on Jul 11, 2010 -
57 answers
I'm taking up commuting by cycle, heading home after midnight. Winter is coming in, and I need some way to stop my face from freezing in the cold night air. I tried wrapping a wool scarf around my nose and mouth, but it was uncomfortable and kept coming loose and falling down. Is there a better way?
posted by WhackyparseThis
on Jun 14, 2010 -
22 answers
In Southern California, what is the custom and practice in residential (1-4 unit) real estate transactions with respect to payment of Escrow Fees and Title Insurance?
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posted by Mr_Crazyhorse
on Jan 18, 2010 -
1 answer
MovieFilter: I recently watched and enjoyed the film
All the Real Girls. Specifically, I seem to enjoy movies that are: slow, subtle, somewhat funny, southern, romantic and a bit long. Any suggestions for more things to fit this bill, or does this one movie meet all of my needs in a way that no other can? Hopefully helpful side note: I saw Up In The Air tonight, and also enjoyed it, mainly for the same sense of calm and subtlety I liked in ATRG.
posted by broadway bill
on Dec 29, 2009 -
26 answers
What are the best websites about the American South and Southern Culture? Help me remember what I have left and to keep abreast of the cultural happenings in my homeland while I sojourn amongst the Yankees.
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posted by MasonDixon
on Sep 21, 2009 -
9 answers
I received a small gift packet of branded "
Southern Comfort" coffee for Christmas. It is really good but all I can find is more little gift packets for sale. Anyone know where I can get a larger quantity or a very similar tasting coffee? (I think it has a citrus like flavor)
posted by OneCrayon
on Dec 30, 2008 -
4 answers
Recommend a pick-your-own apple orchard in Southern California, not too far afield from L.A., please.
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posted by mykescipark
on Oct 23, 2008 -
3 answers
In the market of Buying a Condo in the Los Angeles areas and want to know how to research best. Need to find out sites that keep me up to date with the housing market, when its good to buy etc...for with the economy right now I don't really know what to do.....please help
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posted by matthelm
on Sep 23, 2008 -
5 answers
Two-part slang request. I'm looking for: 1. Colloquial terms for Southern gentlemen types, of the mint julep-sipping variety; and 2. Unique/interesting slang along the lines of, "will have my guts my for garters."
posted by np312
on Jul 22, 2008 -
28 answers
I'm a transplanted Kentuckian who's been in the UK for almost two years now, and one thing I really miss is Southern-style sausage (think Jimmy Dean). Home made sausage gravy and biscuits is my number-one comfort meal and sometimes I just NEED it.
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posted by cilantro
on May 20, 2008 -
5 answers
I'm looking for a place near Los Angeles where snow is falling or has recent fell on the ground. I don't want to go skiing I just want to throw a few snowballs.
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posted by Charlie Lesoine
on Jan 3, 2008 -
8 answers
My boss would like me to drop my accent by developing a Southern one. Is this a bad idea?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 14, 2007 -
65 answers
Help me find family-friendly winter holiday festivals and celebrations in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama to be held this year (2007-2008)-- especially non-Christian celebrations like those celebrating Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or just winter itself. Or specific cultural celebrations that would offer something beyond the usual Xmas/Santa stuff.
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posted by mdiskin
on Aug 6, 2007 -
6 answers
Is there a tradition in the Southern USA that men go by their middle names?
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posted by jbiz
on Jun 8, 2007 -
56 answers
Language/Dialect-filter: In search of "authentic" Southern (American) accents...
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posted by ibeji
on Oct 11, 2006 -
48 answers
What's the origin/etymology of the phrase "Tall Drink of Water", usually in reference to an attractive southern woman?
posted by SpecialK
on Aug 14, 2006 -
22 answers
I want to plant some Casablanca lily bulbs, so that I may cut them at various times and give them to the SO. I live in Los Angeles, and have sandy soil around my property at different degrees of sunniness and facing different cardinal directions, mostly directly against one wall or another. What should I know?
posted by sdis
on Aug 2, 2006 -
1 answer
A four day SoCal vacation with two small children (7 and 3).... what can we do that isn't Disneyland?
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posted by cowmix
on Aug 7, 2005 -
12 answers
I live in Los Angeles and wanted to find locations of any clothing outlet stores. I did some basic searches on google with not much luck. Any help on this would be great.
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posted by matthelm
on May 30, 2005 -
8 answers
