GasBandit
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People who don't put marshmallows on top of their sweet potato casserole don't actually love their children.
The Random Crap Thread 2: It Hits the Fan.
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Pretty much the “traditional” way to fix them across the southern USA. I personally think it’s gross.
That's how we've always made it. It's most likely one of those Betty Crocker or Pillsbury or whatever recipes that were handed out like candy during the 40's and 50's that became "family traditions", even though they were created as advertising.
...Looks like I was half-right. It started around 1917: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...eet-potatoes-thanksgiving-explained/75912804/
...Looks like I was half-right. It started around 1917: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news...eet-potatoes-thanksgiving-explained/75912804/
I was just coming in to say that sweet potato casserole (and the marshmallows on top) was literally invented by the marshmallow lobby to sell marshmallows.
Kinda like green been casserole (invented by Campbells to increase sales of cream of mushroom soup), Red Velvet cake (supposedly invented by Adams extract company to sell more food coloring), Rice Krispy treats (Kelloggs, of course), and pineapple upside-down cake (Dole).
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Mmmm the marshmallow lobby. Is there a Diet Coke lobby?
So, I might be on the verge of adopting two cats. The place has felt so empty without his furry lordship, Diomedes, running around. And I've been checking both the local cat café (where every cat is available to adopt) and the Dartmouth SPCA. Ideally, I was looking for a bonded pair of male cats. For the longest time, I considered getting a second cat so Diomedes had someone to play with. But then he got too old and I nixed that.
I inquired on a local cat adoption Facebook group and someone recommended these two (it's public, so should be available to view). Two 5 1/2 month old bonded brothers.
And I'm...really tempted. I miss Diomedes and will always miss him, but I've felt lonely without having a cuddle buddy while watching movies, reading a book, or even just joining me in bed at night.
EDIT: Funny thing is, I seem to have a running theme of naming pets and characters throughout my life. Diomedes, Dill, Doug (City of Heroes), Digby (my dog growing up). I feel like I kinda have to keep that theming going. Gibson & Gabriel ARE cute names, but I was actually thinking...Castor & Pollux. Which, in Greek Mythology, they're together known as THE DIOSCURI. It would TECNICALLY keep the D theme alive.
I inquired on a local cat adoption Facebook group and someone recommended these two (it's public, so should be available to view). Two 5 1/2 month old bonded brothers.
And I'm...really tempted. I miss Diomedes and will always miss him, but I've felt lonely without having a cuddle buddy while watching movies, reading a book, or even just joining me in bed at night.
EDIT: Funny thing is, I seem to have a running theme of naming pets and characters throughout my life. Diomedes, Dill, Doug (City of Heroes), Digby (my dog growing up). I feel like I kinda have to keep that theming going. Gibson & Gabriel ARE cute names, but I was actually thinking...Castor & Pollux. Which, in Greek Mythology, they're together known as THE DIOSCURI. It would TECNICALLY keep the D theme alive.
One of my friends had a cat in the long long ago named D.O.G. Not “dog” but the letters individually, D. O. G. It didn’t stand for anything either.
Even now when telling a story about him, it’s “Back when I had Deeohgee…”
Even now when telling a story about him, it’s “Back when I had Deeohgee…”
figmentPez
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I think there's at least some competition from pecans for that tradition.
They are super cute! I broke my Facebook break to check them out
. I couldn’t resist some cute kittens!A bonded pair is a great idea. We are super fortunate that all four of ours get along so well. I often wake up to three or four of them sleeping on me. It’s wonderful for them to have company when you’re busy or sleeping.
I have a food name theme. I think having a pet naming theme is awesome and let’s you have the naming fun you can’t have with kids.
A really weird lady I know named her sons (not twins) Easton and Weston. You can totally have a naming theme, but there will be weird looks.
At work I feel like I have a crush on... a transgender boy. 
I don't know how to reconcile this in my brain. Whether it turns out I'm bi or if I'm just still subconsciously misgendering him. I don't know if he'd even be remotely interested (he's pansexual and already mentioned a boyfriend for what it's worth). All I know is I feel nervous and giddy in a way I haven't since high school when he talks to me. Definitely not planning to make any move, but if we were both single, I very well might and I'm not sure what labels to apply to myself anymore.
I don't know how to reconcile this in my brain. Whether it turns out I'm bi or if I'm just still subconsciously misgendering him. I don't know if he'd even be remotely interested (he's pansexual and already mentioned a boyfriend for what it's worth). All I know is I feel nervous and giddy in a way I haven't since high school when he talks to me. Definitely not planning to make any move, but if we were both single, I very well might and I'm not sure what labels to apply to myself anymore.
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Oh wow! Those are certainly unique.
Could be a lot of things. It's hard for anyone to know what their "thing" is until they see it, so unless you happen to randomly run across whatever-it-is somehow in real life, you could go your whole life not knowing.
--Patrick
I feel like everyone should just go with "I'm attracted to people I find attractive".At work I feel like I have a crush on... a transgender boy.
Zappit
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I have someone trying to catfish me on Twitter. Seemed fairly legitimate at first, and didn’t ask for anything, even after about a week. I finally got suspicious enough to reverse Google search the photos “she” was sending me and they were all from an adult actress’s social media.
I confront the catfisher with my findings, and “she” confesses that she is the actress, and this account was separate from the porn stuff.
Well, then. Let’s test that, shall we?
I challenged ”her” to prove it one of two ways: take a selfie with a piece of paper with a specific word on it, or DM from the porn actress account to prove it.
So far, I’ve gotten a YouTube still of the actress reading a book (Nope) and two fake actress accounts following me.
It‘s just sad at this point.
I confront the catfisher with my findings, and “she” confesses that she is the actress, and this account was separate from the porn stuff.
Well, then. Let’s test that, shall we?
I challenged ”her” to prove it one of two ways: take a selfie with a piece of paper with a specific word on it, or DM from the porn actress account to prove it.
So far, I’ve gotten a YouTube still of the actress reading a book (Nope) and two fake actress accounts following me.
It‘s just sad at this point.
I don't think it's going to work. I didn't realize it until after I'd showed interest, but that particular group is based out of West Pubico, near Yarmouth. It's over two and half hours drive away. And that's...just too much driving to do for this, especially with the current gas prices. Doubly so since I'd like to visit and see the cats before making a decision. So it would involve two 5 hour drives.
No. Marshmallow on sweet potatoes is an abomination. The only way to eat sweet potato casserole is to mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans into pre-cooked and shredded sweet potatoes, then lightly brown in the oven.
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<sigh> You had so much potential.
Welp, that's that then.
I've been off work on short-term disability since mid-September (should have started in July, but no matter).
My doc & specialist have pushed my intended return to work date back twice. Most recently it was supposed to be Nov. 8. Today was the GP appointment to see if that was viable.
Within 2 minutes of me describing what for me is a decent improvement in symptoms, my GP says, "ya, you're not going back to work like this."
So the date got pushed again - to Nov. 29. (And I now have a proper pain management plane that involves codeine.
I gave my notice/quit at the beginning of September. The last day of my contract is Nov. 30.
So, ya. I'm apparently not going back.
Not with a bang, but with a whimper.
I've been off work on short-term disability since mid-September (should have started in July, but no matter).
My doc & specialist have pushed my intended return to work date back twice. Most recently it was supposed to be Nov. 8. Today was the GP appointment to see if that was viable.
Within 2 minutes of me describing what for me is a decent improvement in symptoms, my GP says, "ya, you're not going back to work like this."
So the date got pushed again - to Nov. 29. (And I now have a proper pain management plane that involves codeine.
I gave my notice/quit at the beginning of September. The last day of my contract is Nov. 30.
So, ya. I'm apparently not going back.
Not with a bang, but with a whimper.
The Angry Joe Show and Internet Historian are the only channels on youtube where i dont skip through the advertisements. As soon as someone else mentions Raycon/NordVPN/Audible i skip it, but their skits are hilarious.
I've never watched Angry Joe, but IH is perfect
I have never written a cover letter in my life. I won't even put that little summary "this is me, this is my life, this is who I see myself as professional, and this is what I'm looking for in my career" paragraph they suggest you should put on your resume.
I figure if they can't see my work history and go "holy shit, we need to hire this guy" then their loss
I think it must depend on the industry. When I was managing retail, lots of people we hired were 'entry level' or of very similar experience. So the cover letter really distinguished you, and even suggested your 'sales' skills. Frequently I weighted a cover letter over a resume. An inexperienced but sociable 18 year old could be better on the floor than a very experienced but shy 25 year old. But I can imagine other industries where it's just a pointless exercise.I have never written a cover letter in my life. I won't even put that little summary "this is me, this is my life, this is who I see myself as professional, and this is what I'm looking for in my career" paragraph they suggest you should put on your resume.
I figure if they can't see my work history and go "holy shit, we need to hire this guy" then their loss
You can probably get medication for that.
I usually don't social-media-stalk applicants until I've decided whether or not to reject them. This helps prevent bias, because I am, after all, me. However, I have looked some of them up afterwards, and by golly I've rejected some bona fide supermodels before.
So, slight update. He just asked me to do an online gaming hangout with him this weekend.At work I feel like I have a crush on... a transgender boy.
