July 30

Aristotle wrote: «Friendship is the most essential thing in life, for no one would wish for a life without friends, even if he possessed all other goods.» Nothing more, nothing less.

The person whose approval often means more than one would care to admit, and whose tales of «how things used to be» you’ve been hearing on loop for the fifth year. Congratulations—on showing patience to a new member of the family.

A dessert with a reputational problem: half the world is convinced it’s a cake, the other half is convinced it’s a casserole. While the debate continues, we suggest simply eating a piece and remaining on the neutral side.