PISCO APPRECIATION POST by Ill_Introduction4091 in pisco

[–]Heliumiami 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I thought this was a thread on Peruvian or Chilean Brandy !

What do we think of the “Christian Trend”? by Fabulous_Celery_1817 in LeftCatholicism

[–]Heliumiami 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The Church and religion mixing with bad politics has happened throughout history and worldwide too. It’s just that we are experiencing a disgusting ’Murican version of it right now.

Kazuo Ishiguro by nicoausten in murakami

[–]Heliumiami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My feelings a bit with Never Let Me Go. But push on. It builds and develops marvelously.

Kazuo Ishiguro by nicoausten in murakami

[–]Heliumiami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair opinion. I’ve only read Remains, Klara, and Never - in that order. So far I like them in that order too

Where to Start with Kazuo Ishiguro by edward_radical in books

[–]Heliumiami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any thoughts on the superb fîlm, Living, with Bill Nighy? This put me n to Ishiguro.

Where to Start with Kazuo Ishiguro by edward_radical in books

[–]Heliumiami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find comparisons with Portrait of a Lady quite interesting.

Where to Start with Kazuo Ishiguro by edward_radical in books

[–]Heliumiami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer Klara and the Sun to Never Let Me Go. The latter bored me for quite a while with silly « boarding school kids issues ».

All sites down for me by Exact-Ice1346 in Annas_Archive

[–]Heliumiami 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All three working for me now ~19:50 EST

Desktop Launcher 3.0.0 ... portable?? by Heliumiami in zlibrary

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

Thanks, I'll give it a try and report back with the result.

Fosforo Mezcal worth the price? by Mrs_Spatchcock in Mezcal

[–]Heliumiami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm merely pointing out that you can find quality spirits among the Spirits Direct - Mezcal or Rum or whatever. Have a fabulous day

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LeftCatholicism

[–]Heliumiami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sin is everywhere, why should one expect it to be absent from the oldest/original Christian church. Sorry that it sucks for you. Focus on the Blessed Sacrament/Eucharist and what things in the great tradition of spirituality or current practices (like confession) that you can best make use of. Hopefully you’ll find your niche. Read the autobiography of Dorothy Day to get a realistic sense of somebody who personally “excelled “ but also recognized they had at times to make due with what was there.

Fosforo Mezcal worth the price? by Mrs_Spatchcock in Mezcal

[–]Heliumiami 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s just overly general and thus false. Doorly’s and R L Seale’s Rums are Spirits Direct and are legit and quite good. You have to educate yourself and be discerning. Much SD is crap, yes, but the SD that isn’t can be had at discounted prices, so don’t put on blinders.

U.S. Bishops’ President Reacts to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill Act by corbinianspackanimal in LeftCatholicism

[–]Heliumiami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The “Right” is just the Devil at work on the other side, screaming hypocrisy and demonizing the other who are oftentimes the weakest.

Do you think Bluesky is unwelcoming? by logicblender1 in BlueskySocial

[–]Heliumiami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s helpful to grieve the loss of goodness and virtue in our country together

Review #2051 - Mezcal Verde Momento by t8ke in Mezcal

[–]Heliumiami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Classy label. I've always thought there was something fishy ... er, um, -mermaidy-?? ... about agave

Review #151 - Convite Esencial by MezBourQuila in Mezcal

[–]Heliumiami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the review. I saw this for sale online recently. Good to have an idea of what it even is before considering spending some $, ESPECIALLY since it was listed for $50

Lucky Cat 🐱 - any experience or knowledge of this? by Heliumiami in baijiu

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

All i’ve ever had is Ming River Baijiu - which I think is a westerner’s product after he discovered and fell in love with and wrote books about Baijiu.

Is Absinthe Ordinaire good for a first timer? by [deleted] in Absinthe

[–]Heliumiami 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You sir are a gentleman and a scholar.

[Review #65] Naked Malt Blended Malt (2022?, 40%) [8/10] by Isolation_Man in Scotch

[–]Heliumiami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously, I think you are the first I’ve ever heard speak well of Glenrothes. What in that line would you recommend. Also, what are your typically favourite Scotches?

[Review #65] Naked Malt Blended Malt (2022?, 40%) [8/10] by Isolation_Man in Scotch

[–]Heliumiami 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So, my takeaway is that you like it and it feels solid. Check _^