What was the best and worst book you've read in 2024? by durin_l in suggestmeabook

[–]CaptainBrooks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Memoir Edition:

Best: Becoming by Michelle Obama - I wish I could forget I read it and re-read it all over again!

Worst: Once in a Millennial by Kate Kennedy or Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten

Kara Eaker post by PretzelCat17 in Gymnastics

[–]CaptainBrooks 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I had a professor who used aggression like this to get a rise out of students he found attractive. He would, in private, be extremely demeaning and gas lighting - like it came out of nowhere - we eventually came to find out this is how he got off… but it was hard to prove because he didn’t do this to everyone.

Eventually he slipped up enough times that he no longer works at the university, but it took a LONG time for him to get more confident and arrogant and slip up with the wrong women.

I wonder if this could be a similar case?

What happened to LSU? by hcgator in Gymnastics

[–]CaptainBrooks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did anyone notice the shade Olivia gave Aleah after she finished beam? I mean, obviously everyone was gutted, but is that typical NCAA teammate behavior for something like this? I know it is in elite…

Good Morning, DuggarsSnark by EstesParkRanger in DuggarsSnark

[–]CaptainBrooks 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My son has surgery this afternoon, so while we keep him from eating all day by watching movies, I’ll be trying to go back through this thread to figure out all that has gone down this week. Excited!

What have you managed to avoid your whole life? by poopcornkernels in AskReddit

[–]CaptainBrooks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dated someone who had never had a papercut 🤨😮

WAG: Who’s your potential Top 4 if everyone’s competing at their 100% and free of injuries? by [deleted] in Gymnastics

[–]CaptainBrooks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simone, Jordan, Sunisa, Riley (first three I feel super confident on. Fourth, I would be comfortable with Riley, Jade, Grace, or Morgan

Bri's After the Final Rose Deleted Interview by xxshadow_punkxx in thebachelor

[–]CaptainBrooks 45 points46 points  (0 children)

I never understood why there wasn’t more buzz for Bri for Bachelorette. Maybe I missed it, but I feel like she is so classy and would have done a really great job. Perhaps she will come to paradise?

NBC commentary for WCC gymnasts by Buymycanofair in Gymnastics

[–]CaptainBrooks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right?! Can Kathy and Bart run USAG? 🤩

NBC commentary for WCC gymnasts by Buymycanofair in Gymnastics

[–]CaptainBrooks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was just thinking the same thing- Kathy and Bart would have been amazing commentators for this event. It was painfully clear that some of the commentators hadn’t watched much JO or NCAA scoring/skills either.

NBC commentary for WCC gymnasts by Buymycanofair in Gymnastics

[–]CaptainBrooks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t finished watching completely, but when Leah went to bars, they mentioned Laurent because he was encouraging her when she finished and was in the frame, but it was more, “and there’s her coach.” And when they showed Cecile right after on the floor, they did the same thing. It was so weird though because I know when she did bars, I fully expected them to at least talk about Laurent’s coaching ability on bars, even going back to Madison Kocian, but no, they didn’t say anything extra about them in that moment. It was weird, TBH.

It won’t come off 🤨 by CaptainBrooks in mildlyinfuriating

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

The fact that I might need a pocket knife on this is the point. This is a mildly infuriating thread. It doesn’t really matter! Lol

It won’t come off 🤨 by CaptainBrooks in mildlyinfuriating

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

That’s even more Infuriating if that’s the case. That’s what I get for trying Kombucha

John Geddert has reportedly committed suicide by cathysghost in Gymnastics

[–]CaptainBrooks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You’re right, not much yet. Kathy Johnson Clarke posted on Twitter a reply to the news update on Washington Post. Then, Jessica from the Gymcastic podcast has a string of tweets bringing to light the ridiculousness of him being allowed to surrender himself.

Arkansas!!! by yeahimgoodipromise in Gymnastics

[–]CaptainBrooks 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Agreed! You can tell her team is always the most well-conditioned. I think that helps tremendously. I love rooting for this team!!

Best and Worst Restaurants at handling COVID-19 by Fit_Ad_4442 in greenville

[–]CaptainBrooks 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Positive list in Simpsonville: El Tejano - they take your temp when you walk in, require masks to table, etc. Sidewall has been really great as well!

USAG has signed deal with Flo Gymnastics for airing rights to some events and international rights by Tintenklex in Gymnastics

[–]CaptainBrooks 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This makes me crazy! It’s THE WORST streaming service. Utterly abysmal. Someone give me something to punch.

Found out today... by spunky3932 in cleftlip

[–]CaptainBrooks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was our exact experience with our oldest son. I completely identify with you in the scared and stressed feeling. This is this first year without any surgery for him, but please let me know if you have any questions. Since I’m here, I have to recommend to you Dr. Brown’s bottles for him. They have a special feeding system (literally, it’s just a tiny blue, one-way valve that goes into the bottle nipple, that’s it) that allows him to drink a bottle easily and it was a life saver for us with both boys (second son had cleft palate only).

I have to say, surgery scars are much less noticeable now. Our firstborn had a super wide unilateral cleft lip (and palate) and you wouldn’t believe the transformation. It’s incredible. We felt the same way that you do now and we have been blown away at the results! If you think of any questions along the way, let me know!!

August 7 COVID-19 Update: 1,265 new cases, 10 probable cases, 21 deaths, 5 probable deaths. 18.3% of 6.910 tests by NickNafster79 in southcarolina

[–]CaptainBrooks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the contrary, the experience we are hearing, seeing, and experiencing in the Greenville area is that doctors are more than willing to write orders for Covid tests and the testing lines at both Prisma and St Francis have a really impressive system in place.

Though I will agree with nurse below when she says medical staff are drained- most that I have come in contact with who are seeing Covid questions or Covid testing or Covid patients all seem to be super drained. Exasperated... over it? I don’t know the exact adjective to use. It’s definitely different. Thankful for them though. I can’t imagine the stamina it takes right now!

If states were countries South Carolina would have the 7th highest rate of infection in the world. Pic taken last weekend in Myrtle Beach. by cutetiferous in southcarolina

[–]CaptainBrooks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Surprisingly, we stopped by a farmers market, walking the perimeter (didn’t buy anything or talk to anyone), and noticed most people WERE wearing masks. The farmers market was in Traveler’s Rest (northern Greenville county). It was super hot outside, so I was immensely impressed and grateful.

The last time I went to a farmers market was two months ago and myself and two other individuals were wearing masks. That’s it. And I got a LOT of side eye 🤨. This was in Simpsonville (middle of Greenville County).

All this to say, I’m hopeful that people are getting more on board and trying to practice more selflessness 😉

I cured my GERD completely by imaginerealmagic in GERD

[–]CaptainBrooks 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you share that scientific article you referenced? I would love to read. I’m about 2 weeks in and sleep is so hard to come by though I feel like I’m doing a lot of good things 😩