I miss MySpace. I miss personalizing my page. I like having my own music. It felt comforting. I think it would be successful if they did a retro revamp. What’s their status? I know deep down it’ll never happen. submitted by /u/LordBaritoss

Walking in after a long day at work is so comforting submitted by /u/MaxSATX

What’s the best sad yet comforting song to listen to late at night/early in the morning? I know Funeral by Phoebe Bridgers is a perfect sad song to listen to around 4am and is somewhat comforting because it’s relatable for those who are struggling in life, especially with mental health or addiction. However, I’m not sure what sad songs would be perfect for earlier hours in the morning, so please let me know your favorite ones. s…

Turn Pumpkin Guts Into a Comforting, Flavorful Broth I’m no good at carving pumpkins, but I’m quite skilled at making delicious things out of them, like mini crustless pumpkin pie and beer-brined pumpkin seeds. Still, I usually end up at least one Jack-o’-lantern, because that’s what people do this time of year (and because I need those tangy, salty pumpkin seeds). I… Read more…

This Israeli-Hamas War Has Smashed Comforting Assumptions Some paradigms taken for granted about Israel and the Palestinians, both in Gaza and the West Bank, have been broken. So has the idea that Washington can ignore the Middle East.

What’s a song you find oddly comforting, despite its subject matter and tone? For instance, ‘Eighties’ by Killing Joke is a song I’ve been returning to lately. I find it kind of comforting how you could basically swap in any decade since then, and it would still be relatable. People felt the same way then that I do now, and knowing that makes it easier to remind myself that times always seem worse when you’re living throu…

A sunny autumn morning in our kitchen 😌 this time of the year is so comforting! submitted by /u/physicalproxy

Use Leftover Rice to Make a Warm, Comforting Salad As versatile as rice can be, sometimes it’s hard to decide what to do with the leftovers. Since rice freezes so well, a few times a year I’m faced with a serious collection of small white rice containers. (They’re gentle reminders of my love of the Chinese restaurant on the block.) This is an excellent way to put them… Read more…