Chuck Mallory

Great halloween gift idea for a middle-reader kid! The Owl Motel: thought-provoking like the old "Twilight Zone" TV series but not gory or *too* scary. There's even a chilling sci-fi story! Only 99 cents, Kindle and $5.99, paperback. www.amazon.com/dp/B0... #Halloween #kidsbook

What MAGA fears most: Gay Tuna! Looks like a meat & rice casserole but it’s not because it’s gay!

Yes, this is a real product. Welcome to America.

The grossest thing I saw at a grocery store this week.

From a 1963 cookbook: MEN’S Favorite Tossed Salad! Yes, you have to heat the oven for this because it’s for a MAN and therefore you must work harder. Men don’t like the spinach stems — cut them off! (Let the jokes begin…)

Saw this at a highway rest stop in Kentucky. What is this? A liquor bar table for your picnic?

From the 1959 Crisco cookbook, “Praise for the Cook” (i.e., “compliment the little woman.”) You can make a yellow cake, but if it’s for a MAN, you must alter it. Men don’t want milk, they want STRONG COFFEE! 💪

A cemetery. Goldfinches. A letting go, a discovery of how to handle the future. orangeskies.substack.com/p/dont-kill-... (Note: my Substack is always-free, and doesn't even ask for money.)

Have you had these? They're absolutely delicious. They make a nice little gift but I require some for me! Never seen this product offered anywhere. mavely.app.link/wk5f... #marshmallows #Halloween #treats #candy #unique #Trump #giftidea #snacks #cinnamon #softcandy

Earlier today I posted about the prescient 1909 novel "The Machine Stops." I'm going to read it again. I've also found a 2019 article from the New Yorker that gives more detail (free, no paywall): www.newyorker.com/ma... The book: https://amzn.to/3TubIYJ

A few days ago I learned of this 1909 book. It's so eerie, predicting our times. Everyone lives apart, connecting only through machine-based connection. It's a short (50-ish pages), powerful read I can't stop thinking about. How did Forster know in 1909? https://amzn.to/3TubIYJ

New post coming on my blog in the next 24 hours. About creating the audiobook of "Lena, Wild Girl on the Prairie." Auditioning narrators, finding the verbal stumbling points, lots of listening. Plus my experience narrating a nonfiction book, in a studio. chuckmall.wordpress....

Have you had these? They're absolutely delicious. They make a nice little gift but I require some for me! Never seen this product offered anywhere. mavely.app.link/wk5f... #marshmallows #Halloween #treats #candy #unique #Trump #giftidea #snacks #cinnamon #softcandy

Are you one of those people (like me) who think Vans are straight-up the coolest shoes? Here's my trick: I go directly to sneakers in various colors to find the good ones (the link below). Xtra tip: look for "low in stock." mavely.app.link/lC0w...

Did you watch "Lizzie Borden" on Netflix? Man, was it gory! But it was really funny in the mega-puking scene when the Borden parents were served bad oysters. This fascinating article tells how pudding poisoned a man. And it asks, are we still doing it? designobserver.com/a...

Uncertainty isn’t weakness, it’s an invitation. These words helped me in the arduous journey of writing fiction, and this piece from the Observatory Newsletter shows how to reframe uncertainty as innovation. designobserver.com/w... #innovation #business #creativity #doubt

Cooking is easy when your kitchen is really organized, If you're not organized person, like me, the inspiration & motivation comes from having the right containers. I'm not driving all the way to Charlotte for The Container Store. It's all online now! mavely.app.link/obAG...

Sharing a secret. At community potlucks, of which we have many in western NC, I'm often asked to bring "the Big Salad." It's 10ish veggies. It's EASY, but I don't tell them my secret: the KitchenAidGo Grater/Slicer/Shredder. mavely.app.link/JHmm...

How did you get here? Any famous ancestors? I found SO many from WAY back--see pic. This is *relaxing* research, gets you away from TV bad news du jour, and is much easier than you think. You'll find old photos & stories, too. mavely.app.link/6kh4...

Ira Blossom started this great idea: a games-only, print-only newspaper! Here's an article all about it. What a genius! designobserver.com/i...

Will the "year of nostalgia" continue into 2027? I suspect so! Here's a take from astute writer Matt Colangelo that holds true at this very moment. designobserver.com/l... #wiredheadphones, #medievalcore, #landlines, #90sTikTok.

Wouldn't we all love an (expensive) Le Creuset dutch oven? I found that I could get a different brand and it works just as well! It's this one. You don't have to pay $300! It's $51.74 today at Kohl's with the code TAKE25. No kidding. This is a real deal. mavely.app.link/gH52...

New great side dish for fall: Rutabaga-Sweet Potato Hash! Some people think rutabagas can be sharp-tasting, like turnips. But they mellow when roasted and have an earthy, rich flavor. The recipe is on my Facebook page, Carolina Country Cooking:

I’m curious if any fiction lovers are planning to read this brand-new bio, just released, on Cormac McCarthy. Knowing about McCarthy’s personal life, I’m unsure. amzn.to/3W7jEje

Announcement: I'm afraid that the price on the audiobook version of "Lena, Wild Girl on the Prairie," will change soon. If you join Audible now, though, you can get it free. Susan Wegmann's beautiful narration really takes you back to 1880. https://amzn.to/4rFujxe #audiobook

Happy times from long ago! When you tried to hit the neighborhood brat Trudi in the leg with lawn darts! #jarts #lawndarts #games

Two years ago today: Claudia Sheinbaum is sworn in as president of Mexico. What the U.S. has never gotten to, electing a woman or Jew as president, Mexico has already achieved. Think about that. #ClaudiaSheinbaum #Mexico #President

Today in pop culture history: Johnny Carson hosted the Tonight Show for the first time. (Of course, he never "skin-skied" on TV.)

As soon as Oct. 1 hits, I'm putting out my Halloween decor and getting more. I was unsure about this because it was under $20. But it makes a great addition that goes in just about any room. Visitors might think it's homemade! www.antiquefarmhouse... #Halloween #decor #rustic

Bedtime. If you knu, you knu. Sleep 'n' glow.

Today in 1822! Joseph Marion Hernández becomes the first Hispanic elected to Congress. Yes, over 100 years ago. We've had brown people in the U.S. for a very long time (and even before whites got here). It's hard to deal with what ICE is doing and what my friends are subject to.

I had never heard of this website and now I go there every day just to check it out. It doesn't make me impulse buy. I look at the list of gifts I need to get, and things we need for around the house. Things change every day! mavely.app.link/U6qh... #gifts #deals #bargains

Today on Good Morning America, Will Reeve talked with 3 testicular cancer survivors, one of whom was 14 at diagnosis. An emotional story about the ups and downs, why me, and the journey. abcnews.com/video/136883... #menshealth #youngadults #awareness

We love our pets. But they're not always kind to our carpets and furniture. This is what I use, ALTHOUGH I wish I had today's price for it instead of $150! Oh well. It's very handy around the house, lightweight but mighty, and really sucks up the gunk.

Christmas idea: do you have a friend or relative that loves crafts? You can get a CRICUT for under $80 now! mavely.app.link/ElpZ...

Very important, and very fun, history lesson! designobserver.com/a-visual-his...

Remember that red sled you got for Christmas? Well, now it's a TOASTER. Don't burn your buns or brown-ish your bread. You can get a piece of art that also does the work. mavely.app.link/Xd5X...

7 new cookbooks that any level of cook will want. I took a long time assembling this list. For yourself, but possible gift ideas. The one I’m using the most shows how to make meals with whatever you have on hand. It really works. amzn.to/4hcfbTh

Lol laughing at my husband watching football and admiring a player’s “jheri curl.” That honky has no idea what he’s talking about.

It's not a tablet! Nor is it a bird or plane. The new E-CHESS set. mavely.app.link/QnR5...

Dook Chase was mishandled by @foodnetwork.bsky.social w/ their competition show with him. His show on PBS has solid cooking techniques & is enjoyable to watch. Pati Jinich is on PBS too! This is why so many are ditching Food Network. #FoodNetwork #PBS #DookChase #PatiJinich

On the last episode of Half Man. Geez, you have to watch this. Richard Gadd is a superstar. #HalfMan #Roku