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  I want more opinions on my search for the world's greatest cookies.

  0 0 They're hopelessly trendy right now but Macarons are probably some of the better cookies I've ever had. They're both crunchy and chewey, delicate yet substantial, they're good with flavouring or plain. They tend to become more tasty sitting in the fridge overnight. They have ganache in the middle. They're pretty great. Macarons, sadly, are a pain in the butt to make. That said, I'd also like to make a case for what my family calls "sandtarts" (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_tea_cake) they're simple, delicious, and variants are found in a ton of different baking cultures. aurorachrisma answered in Baking Week about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 15 more answers »

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  0 0 I beg to differ, that many birds, the wind through that many trees, over that many grains of sand. Birds, frogs, squirrels, streams, monkeys, cicadas. It's just a different kind of loud. aurorachrisma commented about 1 year ago

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  why do some people need noise around them all the time?

  2 0 Actual quiet is very unnatural. Even when away from man made sounds there's still mother nature's noisy ass to contend with. The wilderness is a really loud place as well. With all that in mind, I can imagine why quietness would be unnerving to some, and seeking even white noise (let alone something pleasant like music) would be a comfort. That said, our concept of quiet is very subjective. What is loud to some will not be loud to others depending on a number of variables including the sensitivity of their ears and the environments in which they grew up and have become accustomed. It's possible some of these people who "need noise around them all the time" don't even notice the noise that's annoying you so. For instance, the people who tap a pen while they're thinking. Mostly they're so deep in their own thoughts they don't notice the noise they're making until someone points it out. aurorachrisma answered in Whatever about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 10 more answers »

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  Is it OK for couples to sleep in separate beds?

  4 0 There's been a lot of this in the news for the last couple years. Turns out you get more quality sleep in separate beds and there's a decent amount of anecdotes out there about it creating a happier marriage/relationship in general. http://www.cnn.com/2008/LIVING/personal/09/12/lw.sleep.alone.when.married/ As far as it being "ok", I don't know who you're relying on to dictate what is okay for you, but you might want to ask yourself if you're okay with it. aurorachrisma answered in Sex & Relationships about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 9 more answers »

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  this may sound crazy ,but here it goes

  3 0 It's called cold reading. Or perhaps a histrionic personality type. aurorachrisma answered in Whatever about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  Good ideas for Justin Bieber themed drinks?

  0 2 Make sure you use brands of drinks from only the largest companies with the best marketing strategies, add extra refined sugar, water it down by more than half, and don't forget the bubble gum garnish. aurorachrisma answered in Food & Drink about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 6 more answers »

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  0 0 Your home counts as a food source. Board up the cat door, get the cat used to being in/out all night and no one has to die. aurorachrisma commented about 1 year ago

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  Just because you don't understand something, does it mean you have to ignore it?

  0 0 No. Witness exhibit A: Glenn Beck aurorachrisma answered in Whatever about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 7 more answers »

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  Where in Seattle can I get a scone that doesn't suck?

  1 0 Louisa's bakery and cafe in Eastlake makes a pretty decent scone. aurorachrisma answered in Food & Drink about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 13 more answers »

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  Good old timey songs (genuine or fake)?

  0 0 Razor Valentine by Thea Gilmore aurorachrisma answered in Arts & Music about 1 year ago Answer, comment & read 13 more answers »

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