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It's Mothers Day weekend in some places. What's something your mother told you that sticks with you? (Or a mother figure told you: TV mom, teacher, friend with strong maternal energy...) Advice, jokes, songs, shaggy dog stories, facts, aphorisms, etc. [more inside]
posted by the primroses were over at 7:22 AM - 52 comments

I know of at least one Mefite ham out there - are there any others? After a lifetime of watching my dad sit at his rig, and one go at a Novice license about twenty years ago (I got reasonably good at CW and then somehow never tested), I am now a brand new Technician and learning to play around on a Yaesu handheld. I am still in the "nod and smile" phase of listening to other hams talk, but I'm gearing up to take the general at some point. I'd love to see how many other Metafilter hams there are...
posted by PussKillian at 2:05 PM - 36 comments

Chicago area MeFites (and others): there will be a memorial service for eotvos (Erik Shirokoff) on Saturday May 13, 2023 both in person and over Zoom. Details can be found on this page. I am passing along this notification at the request of his friend Martin.
posted by jessamyn at 10:00 AM - 27 comments

What's a song that reliably conjures up a very specific time/moment/place/person from your past? [more inside]
posted by the primroses were over at 5:38 AM - 42 comments

Ask Metafilter made a cameo in my dreams last night. In my dream the family dog's coat dramatically changed color and no one could explain it. I told my family I would pose a question on Ask Metafilter to see if anyone out there could. That's it. I woke up before I could get an answer. Has anyone else had Metafilter related dreams?
posted by brookeb at 10:31 AM - 24 comments

Merry weekend, friends! Today I'd like to use my words to ask about the grammar and usage issues that vex you the most, either in their observance or non-observance, or possibly just in their DNA. [more inside]
posted by taz at 2:18 AM - 261 comments

Hi there, MetaFilter!

Welcome to your monthly Site Update! You’ll find some updates regarding the site below. I’m looking forward to your feedback and questions.

Reminder: I will be the only mod monitoring this thread so please be patient as I reply to your feedback and questions.
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posted by loup at 6:00 PM - 38 comments

Happy weekend, everyone! It's rainy and maybe a little chilly out. You're snuggled up under a comfy blanket on a comfy couch with something special to watch or read, and snacks to enjoy while you do it. What are those snacks? [more inside]
posted by taz at 2:00 AM - 47 comments

I have the textual equivalent of an earworm from a MetaFilter post (or comment) I'm hoping you can help me dispel. [more inside]
posted by xenization at 1:31 PM - 4 comments

Would there be interest in a Metafilter WNBA fantasy league if I organized one? [more inside]
posted by joycehealy at 5:54 AM - 3 comments