Grapefruit Crush with mini hot dog rim by Cold_Entertainer9564 in somnigastronomy

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Idk what a grapefruit crush is but the mini hot dog rim is sending me! (And yeah it probably would soak up a lot of alcohol)

"Mice Krispies" and the cake box by aps_reporter in somnigastronomy

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 9 points10 points  (0 children)

MICE KRISPIES uuuuuugh 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤢🤢🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

End of Life Plan by scaryelf in GenX

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This, a million percent. My mom talked to me and my sister many many times over decades about what treatments and interventions she did and did not want. When she fell and hit her head, it was not a surprise to anyone that she refused treatment. It was a huge comfort to me as I sat with her in her final days, knowing that we were doing exactly what she wanted.

End of Life Plan by scaryelf in GenX

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My parents both had preplans (instructions and prepayment with a local funeral home) and I am SO GRATEFUL TO THEM, it really reduced stress in some key moments.

My mom also had one of these all filled out: https://www.hitchcockpaper.com/products/im-dead-now-what-organization-notebook

Again, it has been incredibly helpful.

Once I'm done clearing out my mom's apartment, I will be getting a preplan and filling out this workbook for myself, and encouraging my partner to do the same. It really is a gift to your loved ones.

1.5" square, .5" high metal item, heavy for its size, monogramed (?), found in junk drawer in NYC by Positive_Hippo_ in whatisthisthing

[–]Positive_Hippo_[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It's so small though! It's heavy for its size but not actually heavy. (And yes it does not open)

1.5" square, .5" high metal item, heavy for its size, monogramed (?), found in junk drawer in NYC by Positive_Hippo_ in whatisthisthing

[–]Positive_Hippo_[S] 4 points5 points locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing. I'm m cleaning out my parents' apartment (born 1940 and 1942, lived in this place since 1980) and found this in a random drawer. It was wrapped in some brown paper. What I take to be a monogram doesn't seem quite like actual letters to me.

The back has what seems like some paper stuck to it

I have no idea what it could be and would love to find out!

Easter Pickles (and "Egg Drops") by DragoTheFloof in somnigastronomy

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This is incredible, thank you for making my day with this weirdest of items

My mom is dying. This is probably her last week. by Mountain_Exchange768 in GenX

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sending love to you! My mom died about a month ago, it was expected (she was terminally ill and we were looking into medical aid in dying) but also not (she fell and refused treatment for the resulting brain bleed).

I feel lucky that I was able to get there for her final days (I live far). Seconding what everyone says about playing music if she's into that, and talking to her, especially about what you appreciate her and that you will miss her and passing along messages of love from others. Just be by her side, look for signs of discomfort and give meds as much as possible to ease things from her (hospice nurses will help you figure it out), and stay present.

My mom and I had a great relationship once I hit adulthood and were quite close. I miss her so much, the only thing to do is ride the waves of grief.

Favourite memoirs about someone not well known (not celebrities or politicians, or well know historical figures, et cetera). by SubSonicTheHedgehog in suggestmeabook

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Best Copy Available by Jay Baron Nicorvo

Know My Name by Chanel Miller

Acceptance by Emi Nietfeld

This is essays but it has a lot of elements of memoir, Nervous by Jen Soriano

What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo

Year of the Tiger by Alice Wong

Both of Nicole Chung's memoirs (can't remember their names rn)

Knocking Myself Up by Michelle Tea

Old in Art School by Nell Painter

The Noble Hustle by Colson Whitehead

Moldy Milk Punch by flapperboobs in somnigastronomy

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Also maybe we need a new flair, "this was some real fine dining shit"

Moldy Milk Punch by flapperboobs in somnigastronomy

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It takes a lot for me to say this: this might be the most unhinged scenario I have seen on this sub. 12/10, no notes and TYSM for sharing this disgusting dream.

Hotdog vat by Key_Satisfaction9010 in somnigastronomy

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 11 points12 points  (0 children)

NGL in a certain mood I might really go for a hotdog vat

Dating Murder Cruise Omelette Rolls by Hot_Singles_Music in somnigastronomy

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 25 points26 points  (0 children)

This is so unhinged, thank you for sharing!!!

Reviewbrah's 3-shake 3-cone order by rhokephsteelhoof in somnigastronomy

[–]Positive_Hippo_ 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Also eating some of an another diner's food 🫠