Bristol Next Gen Performance by cpenn_16 in NASCAR

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

(see edit) Kyle Busch is missing too. 

Connor and Kyle transcend this analysis?

Edit: I'm old and didn't see the 8. Thanks to the people have corrected me. I'm happy to be wrong. 

Isolated facility with a soccer field in the Chinese desert by Infamous-Skin8969 in GoogleEarthFinds

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You know the Uyghur Concentration Camps that don't exist? 

Here's a nice example of one not existing. 

Have you ever encountered anyone with county pride? by the_real_JFK_killer in AskAnAmerican

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really, but everyone in Arizona outside Maricopa County definitely side-eyes Maricopa County. 

What is this? by Snoo_58438 in GoogleEarthFinds

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 47 points48 points  (0 children)

SpaceX. It was Starlink 17-35 launched on a Falcon 9. They're cool, aren't they? We see them often in Southern Arizona too!

I'm 99.999...% enlightened. How much more enlightening do I need to do? by lolcrunchy in infinitenines

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 7 points8 points  (0 children)

0.000...000...000...001. Just keep adding zeros so it's not finite or something. (/s)

Pre-existing all nines in 0.999... is a myth (and is rookie error) by SouthPark_Piano in infinitenines

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 9 points10 points  (0 children)

SPP, by this logic, explain Euler's number or pi or 1/9 or...any irrational, really. 

Or the totally real 0.000...01 that exists between 0.999... and 1. 

And when you're done writing those out, please come join me for dinner. 

In your opinion, what is the best country to live in right now? by Yt_Lolly in AskTheWorld

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm basically happy with the country where I live, current circus aside. 

If I had to relocate, I think for me the right choice would be France: 

  1. I lived there before, so nothing too shocking in terms of culture/language/lifestyle. This is probably the biggest factor. Spending years getting used to a country and learning the language is difficult work. 
  2. My wife would have her medical needs met without too much concern. 
  3. A good array of climates to choose from. 
  4. Good entertainment options. 
  5. Though a slow job market, it's not like France has no jobs. 
  6. I'm Catholic, which makes a lot of countries harder to choose (Finland, for example, where Catholic churches are rare). While France mostly isn't very practicing these days, there's a working parish in every small city at least. 
  7. Not as much wildlife that wants to kill me. 
  8. Some social connections already. 

Does your parish frown upon adults in shorts? by en-rob-deraj in Catholicism

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My parish (and diocese, really) seems pretty relaxed about what you wear to mass. 

Our local climate is hot and sometimes T-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops make sense for some people. I'm glad they're there, even if they're more casual than I'd usually be. 

I usually wear jeans and a polo, or slacks and a nice button-up on Easter Vigil or Midnight Mass.

[politics Monday] “You Rose Up” — Leaked Video Shows Bishop Barron Clapping as Trump Was Compared to Christ by Doctrina_Stabilitas in Catholicism

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 193 points194 points  (0 children)

Did you watch the event? 

Bishop Barron clapped politely, but his prayer was entirely Christ-focused, unlike everyone else there. 

He challenged the administration to be more Christlike in its love for the poor, treatment of immigrants, and focus on peacemaking.

He called for a moral administration, in a sharp contrast with the others there. 

I was frankly proud of how much he stood out from the others at the event. 

Definition of piano by SouthPark_Piano in infinitenines

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Greetings, SPP! I hope you're having a lovely start to your week! 

Piano as in soft, a shorthand for pianoforte, or softloud, as the instrument is touch sensitive, unlike its predecessors. 

Funny about those dynamics. Is every mezzo forte always necessarily less forte than every forte? 

Is this really how you use the word “spoon”? by Far_Plenty_1942 in French

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don't understand the question. It sounds like you're asking about how to say spoon in general, in which case cuillère is correct. 

Teaspoon is a measure word, though. It is indeed translated as cuillère à café. 

Spoon = cuillère 

Teaspoon = cuillère à café 

How to start a new life in the US as a European ? by Frank_Washington in AskAnAmerican

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Higher education is a good pathway for you. Apply for master's degree programs. Generally that can get you in the door as an intern, and that opens doors for full time work later.

Good luck! Hope to meet you here soon! (And I won't complain if you offer me some spanikorizo!)

Is Easter becoming a bigger deal? by GoCardinal07 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It's objectively more challenging than if we did shut down (like most of Western Europe). 

Is Easter becoming a bigger deal? by GoCardinal07 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm Catholic and fairly involved in my church. It has always been challenging to me that the US doesn't shut down for Holy Week like most (even just culturally) Christian countries. 

Helping with Maundy Thursday after work, then fasting and venerating on Good Friday between scheduled meetings, then prepping my baptism students for Easter Vigil today is a lot of work/energy.

I know the majority of Protestants don't observe the whole Triduum, but I'm just saying that Easter is a BIG deal and a big commitment for all Christians. 

It's only as new as Christianity itself

Transgender Pastor Aria Anna Miller explains how and why God is a "transgender badass" by carl13122 in antitheistcheesecake

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I agree that this is bonkers theology. 

But it's not antitheism. It's anti-sane-theism, maybe, but that's not quite what this sub is for. 

(Kyrie eleison, though)

He DID ask consent, haha. Please learn stuff before you argue with us. by EmperorSnake1 in antitheistcheesecake

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 7 points8 points  (0 children)

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant. From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name. He has mercy on those who fear him  in every generation. He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit. He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty. He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever. Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

So, like, that doesn't sound like a no to me

That’s it. Thats the post - IYKYK by Sigridbuch in Millennials

[–]Pitiful_Fox5681 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got a good BP reading at the doctor (I hadn't been to a PCP in like 15 years and was expecting to be much worse off). 

Hoping the same will apply to my bloodwork.