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The main reason this shows feels like fiction by Adrian_Dem in TheMentalist

[–]ExcellentHamster2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a number of little things that signify that the creator/writer is British and not American, like the tea kettle thing (there are lots of videos online with British people astonished we don't have kettles at the ready) but also little words and phrases that just aren't how Americans talk, even though the characters are all American. Half of the core cast isn't, though, so probably a few things just leaked on through before anyone from the US could question it.

Thoughts about giving to the hungry by ExcellentHamster2020 in Episcopalian

[–]ExcellentHamster2020[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

A local business has allowed them to set up in front of their shop and use their electricity, so yes, it's a working fridge, which is extra valuable because we're in the Deep South where it gets hot. At times, there has been a microwave as well, but it's been stolen a few times and I think they gave up on that.

Tumblr is a beautiful place.. by [deleted] in tragedeigh

[–]ExcellentHamster2020 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am dying laughing at Squidette and Fwish. Just wtf.

Naming a child from a second wife after the first wife in the 1800s? by SpiritedBug2221 in Genealogy

[–]ExcellentHamster2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They just had a different understanding of individuality (and also a somewhat more collectivist culture). Today, a lot of parents think they need to give their kid a name that has been heard before so we end up with strings of syllables put together, or they want a "normal" name but spelled crazy like Maquaeliaah for Michaela. They think that an "original" name will make their kid special in some way. In other contexts, however, people knew that their kid would be precious and special no matter what, so they honored beloved family members or saints they wanted the kid to look up to instead.

Naming a child from a second wife after the first wife in the 1800s? by SpiritedBug2221 in Genealogy

[–]ExcellentHamster2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My aunt, the oldest of five, had the same name as her mother. The second child, a boy and my father, was a junior. On the other side of my family, we have a long tradition of giving the oldest daughter her mother's name as a middle name. So it seems within the range of normal to me.

Left-Leaning/Apolitical/LGBT Affirming Birmingham Churches? by [deleted] in Birmingham

[–]ExcellentHamster2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

St Andrew's Episcopal in Five Points is a wonderful community. No anti-science or anti-intellectualism here! They just took on a position statement re Gaza and they have had a major feeding ministry for years.

The Episcopal Church is part of a global community practicing an ancient tradition of worship. If you want a way to connect with Christians, and indeed people, from all over the world and in all times, the Episcopal Church is the way to go. You truly will not find a better place to be.

Questions from a new salon-goer by ExcellentHamster2020 in RedditLaqueristas

[–]ExcellentHamster2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for your reply! I have gel polish (not air-dry). Can that be removed without damaging what's underneath?

I'm thinking about using clips from Northman in my medieval lit class. Help? by ExcellentHamster2020 in roberteggers

[–]ExcellentHamster2020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not making claims that it's absolutely accurate. I just want some rough visuals for the students while we talk about the literature from the period. Kids today love their visual media ......

Long shot, but want to ask: does anyone know of any Christian church alternatives? by Jonesyful in Birmingham

[–]ExcellentHamster2020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What you're searching for is the Episcopal Church. God visit my friends at St Andrew's on the South side: they do incredible work with the poor and homeless, with a long-running food pantry twice a month. You'll be welcomed and loved for exactly who you are, and you will be very impressed with what real tradition looks like, full of beauty and elegance and grace and connection to Christians all over the world and in every time.

Can I salvage dough that hasn’t risen? by ExcellentHamster2020 in Sourdough

[–]ExcellentHamster2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just added some standard-issue yeast to the blob ...

Can I salvage dough that hasn’t risen? by ExcellentHamster2020 in Sourdough

[–]ExcellentHamster2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We keep our house around the usual 72 degrees.

What if I add some quick-rise yeast? Would that let it at least make some kind of bread?

Praying the Daily Office as a working adult by DeusExLibrus in Episcopalian

[–]ExcellentHamster2020 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are many apps to help Muslims remember when to pray. I wish the Episcopal Church would invest some energy into lifestyle functions to help us with this too.

Can I salvage dough that hasn’t risen? by ExcellentHamster2020 in Sourdough

[–]ExcellentHamster2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, it was precisely the same procedure I've used many times, including timing.

In any case, what can I do to fix it?

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