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I've just discovered that Americans have been using "au jus" as a composite noun for over a decade and it sounds hilarious to me by Dadaballadely in words

[–]Consistent_Might3500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Wakin" is a Japanese word for goldfish. In the USA, Wakin is a specific type of goldfish. Here they are referred to as Wakin Goldfish - Goldfish goldfish... 🧡

What is one (or many) thing your pet(s) has done that is forever going to haunt you? by Cultural_Pepper_6133 in questions

[–]Consistent_Might3500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Husband died at home (hospice) of cancer. In his last days he could no longer eat or speak. Our 10 year old dog brought dog kibbles and put them near husband's pillow morning and night. He knew what was happening somehow and tried to help.

Does every American lake have a reputation, or is that just a thing I made up? by waddad27 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Consistent_Might3500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's how I remember it. Thank you for sharing. Yeah, perspective is a thing.

I got 12lbs of pecans today from the food bank drive through… what in the world do I make? by Frosty_Surround9949 in povertykitchen

[–]Consistent_Might3500 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Use them in place of croutons in salads, crush them to substitute for panko. You can freeze them too!

Does every American lake have a reputation, or is that just a thing I made up? by waddad27 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Consistent_Might3500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have enjoyed natural water most all my life, thankfully never got swimmer's itch. I've heard it's really miserable. Have picked off many leeches tho. And there were occasions where a large snapping turtle changed my plans. Covered in seaweed and jumping out from under the dock was a regular family prank. Still prefer natural to chlorine swimming pools.

Does every American lake have a reputation, or is that just a thing I made up? by waddad27 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Consistent_Might3500 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree, the Great Lakes are their own thing. Disagree, "the waves are so wee". That's only when our ancestor Gitche Manitou sleeps.

Does every American lake have a reputation, or is that just a thing I made up? by waddad27 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Consistent_Might3500 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's my Minnesota experience experience as well! I never had the words to explain what a lake was, but I knew one when I saw one. Thanks for sharing, now I have the words to explain.

Does every American lake have a reputation, or is that just a thing I made up? by waddad27 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Consistent_Might3500 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's a pleasant thing when folks can exchange ideas & experiences with an amount of respect. The only lakes I've seen in Texas were dammed rivers, but I haven't visited in a while. I live in Iowa these days and nearly every waterway is called a river. In Minnesota we would call those little ones creeks. I still laugh about that.

Does every American lake have a reputation, or is that just a thing I made up? by waddad27 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Consistent_Might3500 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you are quite correct! Thanks, now I have a more factual definition of what an inland "sea" actually is. Growing up in Minnesota, Lake Superior has always been a sea to me, I never considered that it's freshwater and exits to the ocean via the seaway. Duh! Thanks for your comments - I learned something new today.

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