Are we addicted to the forums at Brooklynian? “Addicted” is such a strong word…how about “attached”? Seriously, we can quit anytime we want to. We just don’t want to, that’s all. For those of you who are still social lurkers, we here at GL offer a weekly peek at what’s weird, funny, and gentriconfrontational over at Kings County procrastination central. Think of it as that first gratis hit from the old dope-peddler.

We’ve finally recovered from the election. It was exciting and historic, and it was hard to find the energy, for a while there, to argue about stroller etiquette. (A lot of us were sick, too.) But we’re back now! In Park Slope, we’re kvetching over mail from Jehovah’s Witnesses, people who may or may not be skin heads, and how our neighbors dispose of coupons to Key Foods. Don’t worry: we’re still addicted to national politics. And the international scene, too: do pirates have direct deposit, or what? Our newly international correspondent, Alafairnadia, promises communiques from Ecuador and would appreciate advice on preparing wild turkey (not the kind in a bottle). Closer to home, some folks are considering ordering in, perhaps so there’s more time for community service. No word yet on how many will throw over the stuffing and sweet potatoes for biryani and naan, but with Baluchi’s open, the temptation is real.
—Jean Kahler