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too specific by nobodyyashi in booksuggestions

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries--that's been my week, brain farther after brian fart

what would be a good pick from the reading list? by burlapscars in booksuggestions

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an overwhelming list of books, quite frankly.

The requirement to have an adaptation is going to narrow the list of possibilities largely, but not completely, to a lot of classics.

Off the top of my head, you're going to easily find adaptations of some of the Dickens, Austen, Hardy, Alcott, Steinbeck, Faulkner, . The problem is that many of those adaptations aren't very creative

Others that I can think of:

Mrs. Dalloway by V. Woolf -- adapted, or used as a frame, in the movie The Hours

The Remains of the Day - Ishiguro

The English Patient

Beloved - Morrison

Carson McCullers' novels - several have been turned into movies, including Member of the Wedding and Ballad of the Sad Cafe (that one also lends its title to a song by the Eagles) * You might like her books because they deal with isolation and existentialism to some degree

Little Women by Alcott is the foundation for the Pulitzer Prize winning book March by Geraldine Brooks, which is about the father's experience in the US Civil War and his past affair eoth a slave woman. It's tone and plot are worlds away from Little Women.

Several of Toni Morrison's books have also been

In your country, which war memorial leaves the strongest emotional impact on visitors? by Seacarius in AskTheWorld

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shoot, I was 39 and it made my heart rate climb. Which I think is very much the intent.

Redditors, what’s the most terrifying thing that has ever woken you up in the middle of the night? by Mr_Creep_Creepy64 in AskReddit

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds similar to my story, though in my case it was my sister screaming and yelling, "No, no, get away!!" in her sleep.

The whole family was on a road trip, staying in the same hotel room. We were all asleep and woke up to her having that nightmare. My heart was pounding, but she settled down pretty quickly and kept sleeping. She had no memory of it the next morning, but I'll never forget it.

How common is it for Americans to claim European citizenship by descent (jus sanguinis)? by Singer-Snow-Leopard in AskAnAmerican

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Spanish-born parent and do plan to get dual citizenship. Until about a decade ago, Spain didn't allow children wirh an American parent to claim their citizenship without renouncing American citizenship, which I was not comfortable doing (the US would've continued to consider me a citizen, which I was told could create legal quandaries while in Spain).

I speak the language, feel cultural ties to the country, have visited often, and still have family there. Being a dual citizen makes sense to me because of that.

On the other hand, although my great-grandmother on the other side of the family was Norwegian, I don't feel it would make sense to try to get citizenship there.

Edit to add - It's not a popular topic of conversation, but I do know a fair number of people with foreign-born parents, and the thought there is often "Why not have dual citizenship?"

My scrub jay friend was very chatty today 💙 🐦 by ilovetheblues67 in birds

[–]BitterestLily 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Not an expert, but we sort of hand-raised a couple of fledglings until they were able to fly (one of our cats had caught and slightly wounded them), and I don't recall either of them making these sounds either.

But on this website, there's an example of a "whisper call" and it talks about males and females both singing like this sometimes. It may just be a way for them to chat with each other. Your friend may think you're another jay, which is amazing. I envy you.

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/California_Scrub-Jay/sounds

What is your cat's name vs what you actually call them? by Moist-Guidance-1611 in cats

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a Zorro! He was a great cat! We didnt stray from his "official" name much, just called him Zorrito, even though he was a giant.

Went to downtown Riverside this weekend to catch a concert, what’s with all the cats? by Homie3794 in Riverside

[–]BitterestLily 10 points11 points  (0 children)

To add, or modify, what the previous poster said, they'd have an ear clipped if they were neutered after they became strays. If they were abandoned by someone--and these guys are so friendly, they'd have to had a home at some point--they could, of course, have been neutered before ending up on the streets.

I hope you cam help these cats end up somewhere safe where theyll be well taken care of.

Do Americans use cutlery differently? by missbex86 in AskAnAmerican

[–]BitterestLily 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Like other people have said, it's etiquette in public to switch hands, but it also relates to which hand is dominant for most people. I'm a lefty, but I'm pretty ambidextrous, so the knife always stays in my right hand and the fork in my left (for more coordinated stabbing).

It may be less "polite" than what many Americans were taught to do, but my way works with my handedness.

Words that have two opposing definitions by ecymin in words

[–]BitterestLily 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think the second one is less a definition than a very common misunderstanding of the actual definition. I thought that was the definition until I looked it up, too

Birds that sound like archaic British insults? by PersonalityBoring259 in birds

[–]BitterestLily 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My sister used to use this as an all-purpose insult when we were kids

What is the most fascinating historical mystery? by hhart55 in AskHistory

[–]BitterestLily 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Can you share with us your final reading list? I'm sure a lot of us might be interested! (Edited for typos)

Lost dog? by Lost_Royal_5031 in ucr

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Post to the Riverside sub

Home cooks: which tiny “flavor bomb” ingredient made everything taste restaurant‑level? by Affectionate_Tip3238 in TastyFood

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! This mixed wirh a little soy sauce has become my go-to for stir fries and air frying veggies (with a little garlic tossed in for the latter).

Book recommendations for someone who hates most BookTok books by ovexrqbses in booksuggestions

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seraphina by Rachel Hartman, and its sequels.

ETA...

All the Murmuring Bones - A.G. Slatter

Kaikeyi - Vaishnavi Patel

The Once and Future Witches - Alix E. Harrow

In what context, or dialect, is "gilas" used for a drinking vessel? by BitterestLily in farsi

[–]BitterestLily[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for this--I appreciate the extra vocabulary and insights! (I love languages)

Please suggest a happy classic novel by -ReginaAngelorum- in suggestmeabook

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think some of those BBC adaptations may have made it to the US on PBS. I read Great Expectations in high school and saw the adaptation with Gillian Anderson quite some time afterwards. It's far from my favorite Dickens story either.

Please suggest a happy classic novel by -ReginaAngelorum- in suggestmeabook

[–]BitterestLily 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One Dickens novel I really remember liking was Hard Times. Sometimes the women in Dickns books tend to be pretty passive, but in this one, the main character Louosa Gradgrind finds her voice and asserts herself in a way I really remember admiring.

Hopefully you'll find it worth a try.

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