I Came for Lentil Soup, Then Landed on Sri Lanka and Privacy

July 26, 2025

A cozy afternoon drift: an all-time favorite ant-defense game, then Ina Garten’s lentil soup basics—wash leeks, add cumin, build that earthy flavor—ending in a calm, satisfying “you can’t make lentil soup without lentils.” Comfort food opens the page, then old friends, Sri Lanka frustration, and privacy pressure take over as I push to move faster