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Can you recommend me a calendar based on interests below? I usually buy a couple for my office, the kitchen, and sometimes for my daughter. These are all good options but I get EXHAUSTED looking through Amazon and aggregated calendar sites, and I would like something good, not the love child of AI and clip art. I want good art, useful info if given, decent paper.... Also if you know a good source that makes good calendars interested in those two; I just thought something here might spark a memory for someone. [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 4:58 AM - 8 answers

Having recently been diagnosed "officially", at age 59, as on the autism spectrum (following an earlier diagnosis in 2022 not accepted by my insurance), i would very much appreciate your book recommendations. [more inside]
posted by 15L06 at 8:32 AM - 9 answers

I would like to donate some money to benefit the Palestinian people. Since humanitarian aid to Gaza appears limited by access more than funding, my first choice would be an organization that works for the legal rights of West Bank inhabitants. Who should get my money? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:55 PM - 5 answers

I'm looking for information about how the ARRO and CURB apps work from the driver's end, rather than the passenger's. I've searched the net for step-by-step directions, but it's all passenger-centric. [more inside]
posted by tzikeh at 3:37 PM - 0 answers

I have 100+ secondhand books I'd like to sell. What's the best online venue for selling used books these days? I'm in Canada if that matters, and any other pro-tips on how to be a good secondhand book dealer would be appreciated.
posted by orange swan at 7:35 AM - 2 answers

In need of comfort. I enjoy reading about chaotic families who love each other really. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by unicorn chaser at 9:52 AM - 45 answers

A colleague's administrative assistant really went above and beyond to organize a global meeting schedule for me for an upcoming many days working in France. I'd like to bring her a gift. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone at 4:38 AM - 26 answers

I have friends' and family's birthdays in my Google Calendar, but I ALWAYS forget to wish people happy birthday! How can I become better at remembering people's birthdays? [more inside]
posted by unicorn chaser at 6:27 AM - 18 answers

As part of the events for this year's fundraising we'll have an Ask the Mods Anything Podcast. Come check out the post with the deets on how to submit your questions!
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 8:14 AM - 0 answers

I want to connect a K bottle with (probably) CGA 540 valve to an air blow gun. What kind of gauge/ regulator/ adaptors will I need? [more inside]
posted by porpoise at 9:42 AM - 1 answers

A few years ago I had cause to ask a similar question for the UK. Now, sadly, I am looking into options for just outside Paris (93022 to be precise): someplace that delivers yummy, relatively healthy, meals for which I can purchase a gift voucher. [more inside]
posted by rubbish bin night at 12:12 AM - 1 answers

I need help understanding how to optimize the matching of items for column A with items from column B based on two characteristics. [more inside]
posted by AbelMelveny at 8:07 AM - 24 answers

1. A room in a hotel or inn with a large red or pink heart-shaped bathtub that works 2. A carnival or amusement park (seasonal or permanent) with a "Tunnel of Love" ride 3. Anywhere that currently has "live mermaid" entertainment (women dressed as mermaids swimming underwater that can be viewed from indoors) Any city! [more inside]
posted by CancerSucks at 8:58 PM - 27 answers

Do you say amaze-balls? If you don't mind my asking, how old are you?
posted by Rash at 8:23 PM - 49 answers

As a family we are interested in genetic testing to the degree that it can convey information about ethnicity but no one wants to know health problems that may or may not occur in the future. We're also concerned about using our data to triangulate a distant relative who may be implicated in some crime. [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 3:12 AM - 14 answers

Homeless couple in Superior WI, trying to decide between staying in Superior or moving to Duluth. Wondering about pros/cons. [more inside]
posted by sock puppy at 3:29 PM - 4 answers

What specifically could be causing new heavy "clunk" in transmission, trouble with dashboard notifiers, and other problems after we paid for major repairs? [more inside]
posted by ragtimepiano at 11:32 AM - 7 answers

I have a question about the order of the response choices, and a question about which online platform to use. The survey is not expected to be scientific. [more inside]
posted by NotLost at 9:33 PM - 3 answers

Designers of MeFi! I am getting a custom thing made and hoping to find a font that evokes the same feel as the WWE "W" on their belts. (That letter isn't technically a font, but rather a drawing, so the designer can't just download it.) Do you know a thick, pointy kinda font we could use instead? Doesn't have to be free download but that would, natch, help. Thanks!
posted by We put our faith in Blast Hardcheese at 11:08 AM - 2 answers

Our friend is turning 40 this weekend but had to cancel his big party because he has Covid. Looking for ideas of things we can get delivered to him that we can do last minute bc the birthday is Saturday. Located in NYC. [more inside]
posted by greta simone at 4:55 PM - 7 answers