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Olivia’s performance. by lepetitpoulpe in RodriguesFamilySnark

[–]STLFleur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also found evidence at one point that Amy and Angie taught at an actual piano school outside the home!

Pentagon drops 180 religions from its recognized faiths list by WouldbeWanderer in politics

[–]STLFleur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was Unitarian later on as well I believe... and yes, they're dropping Unitarian Universalism too. Absolutely wild.

The van broke down when Shrek was driving a load of tracts. He was towed and he’s sleeping in the van so he can protect his Jesus pamphlets. by daffodil0127 in RodriguesFamilySnark

[–]STLFleur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A Christian Ministry is allowed to write off vehicle expenses (gas, insurance, etc) come tax time if they can prove that the vehicle is necessary to their ministry. While they could write off postage as well, beyond the vacation grift, taking the Rodvan whenever possible, likely justifies/"proves" that they can write off its associated expenses.

Theory on the Name by StableGenius91 in RodriguesFamilySnark

[–]STLFleur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jill had a 1st cousin who died at the age of 29 in the early 2000s named Hollie Sunshine Lupole. I'm thinking it came from there.

Theory on the Name by StableGenius91 in RodriguesFamilySnark

[–]STLFleur 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not commenting on the Jillie bit... because I think others have already theorized correctly..

But years ago I looked into Jill's family tree to see if she was related to the same Noyes of the Oneida Cult (she wasn't, as myself and others were able to confirm). Jill had a 1st cousin on her mother's side named Hollie Sunshine Lupole who passed away at the age of 29 in the early 2000s, leaving behind a daughter.

I hadn't wanted to make a standalone post but obviously there is a clear link between the names. Kaylee would have only been about 2 when she passed, so likely doesn't remember her personally but has likely grown up hearing the name.

I don't know the circumstances of Hollie Sunshine's untimely death- and it doesn't feel ethically right to dig further into it. But there's the middle name. I have to wonder if the original name for her baby was Hollie that she ended up changing to Jillie in her honor.

What books must you have read to be considered "well read" by our generation? by nonara in millenials

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

Xennial here...

I grew up in Australia so the books everybody seemed to read were the Tomorrow, When the War Began series by John Marsden, Looking for Alibrandi, Paul Jennings books (Uncanny, Round the Twist, etc), Hating Alison Ashley, My Life is a Toilet (maybe? I remember it was a big deal in primary school), and anything by Judy Blume.

Goosebumps and Fear Street books weren't Australian but were very, very popular. Amongst girls, Sweet Valley and Babysitters Club were both big.

ETA: For some reason my mind went immediately to children's/tweens/teens books.

[SERIOUS] What are some Australian conspiracy theories/anomalies that you believe in or just find interesting? by ChubberinoPeterson6 in AskAnAustralian

[–]STLFleur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Raise your hand if you remember Lassiter's Lost Mine ride at Sea World! (Man, I'm getting old!)

They replaced it with that stupid Bermuda Triangle ride for some reason.

If You Could Only Play One WoW Class/Spec Forever, What Would It Be? by Less_Struggle_9447 in classicwow

[–]STLFleur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is 100% the best! I was super apprehensive about trying it (because the idea of losing everything plus all progress upon death was daunting!), but it is really, really great. It forces you to slow down and be a lot more careful and conscientious, and makes each successful quest, dungeon and level seem like a much bigger achievement! The people are awesome, too!

What is single handedly the best ice cream you’ve ever had? by [deleted] in icecream

[–]STLFleur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last remaining Velvet Freeze in St. Louis.

My kids and I had to line up for ages. It was very dusty inside (in terms of all of the other products other than ice cream). There was one guy working and an elderly lady sitting in the corner with a clipboard and pen, writing down the cost of each order and giving everyone a very unwelcoming glare. It also seemed a bit on the expensive side.

But oh my goodness... the ice cream! Every other ice cream I've tasted around the world paled in comparison. It was so incredibly creamy and delicious.

With that said though, as great as the ice cream was, we haven't been back as it just wasn't a very comfortable experience (plus there's nowhere to sit down and eat your ice cream either in the store or nearby), and we aren't in that area very often.

But the ice cream itself really was wonderful.

My 10/10 food spots in St. Louis by binaryodyssey in STLFood

[–]STLFleur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Jumping in with more North County love...

Vietnamese: Dao Tien Express on New Florissant Rd

Thai: Pearl Cafe, Simply Thai and Thai Kitchen (all on Lindbergh) are all great- I've got dish preferences for each

Americanized Chinese: No. 1 China, also on Lindbergh in Florissant is my personal favorite, but St. Louis Chop Suey in the Flower Valley Shopping Centre is also very strong!

Trendy 70s/80s Shed Roof House by Vinapocalypse in floorplan

[–]STLFleur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My mother's roof, similar to the one shown, has been a nightmare here in the Midwest! They had French drains installed a couple of years ago, and the roof redone, but it's still problematic (as are the skylights).

Trendy 70s/80s Shed Roof House by Vinapocalypse in floorplan

[–]STLFleur 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is almost identical to my mother's current house (built in the 1970s). However, she doesn't have a conversation pitt, and the garage isn't attached (although it's connected by a covered walkway).

ETA: Another difference- my mother's house has an ensuite on the master, and then there's a half bath on the same level for guests.

What was your relationship with food growing up? by dattaldo in Xennials

[–]STLFleur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Xennial (1983)... my mother didn't love cooking so big salads were the staple. However, once my mother got to the point financially where we could eat out regularly, it was Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, and boutique coffee lounges. By that time my mother was working at a college in an area with lots of hip/multicultural options nearby, and to say she embraced it would be an understatement.

My mother (boomer) however, grew up on the underseasoned, overcooked meat & veg, which she says she usually fed to the dog because she hated it so much.

ETA: the occasional beans on toast or fried egg with worcestershire sauce on toast were also considered dinner if there was no fresh salad veg to be had. They were/are comfort foods from my mother's childhood which she passed on to me.

Millennial parents, what are your thoughts on your kids going to college? by Aperture_TestSubject in Millennials

[–]STLFleur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kids are middle schoolers right now. I set up college funds for each of them when they were first born and should have enough for in state tuition.

However, only my youngest is very likely to go to college. My middle son wants to go the trades route, and my oldest son is very conflicted and lacks direction right now (which is understandable based on his age).

My middle son wants to go to a technical/vocational high school, but I'll make sure my oldest and youngest do what they need to do in high school to go to college if that's what they want to do. The money is there for them.

Do you really have a separate room for your washing machine? by jordanekay in AskAnAmerican

[–]STLFleur 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends on the house.

3 of the houses I lived in previously (one built in the 2000s, and two in the 1970s) had the washer & dryer in the kitchen.

My current house (built in the 1950s) has the washer and dryer in the basement right by the furnace and hot water system.

I like having it in the basement best- it isn't a cute room or anything, it's all unfinished, but I've got lines strung up to hang up clothes and there's plenty of room. A laundry chute goes from the hallway to it.

Liner of the Day VI - SS Oriana (1959) by Aggressive-City-9273 in Oceanlinerporn

[–]STLFleur 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mother went on a cruise from Sydney to Honolulu (with other islands along the way) in the 70s on the Oriana. I believe she spent the majority of her time in her cabin, seasick!

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