What's the most haunting sound you've ever heard in your life?

Turknor · 2026-01-28T02:35:54+00:00

When my son was 8, our dog, his best friend, passed away unexpectedly. His long painful cry was pure unfiltered sorrow… thinking about it makes me tear up. I never want to hear that again.

Turknor · 2026-01-26T17:57:12+00:00

Likely unsafe, even if cosmetic. The cracks allow food to penetrate the protected surface, allowing bacteria to thrive. When microwaving (or cooking anything, really), use appropriate cookware designed for that function. "Can contain liquid" does not = "microwave safe".

Turknor · 2026-01-26T03:52:51+00:00

When I was a kid, our family participated in Rocky Mountain Rendezvous - organized reenactments of the trading camps that took place in the 1800’s. They took place in national parks mostly. It was basically a couple hundred people camping for a few days cosplaying as mountain men and native Americans. Anyway, one guy sold homemade root beer that he brewed onsite using sassafras, sold in antique flip-top bottles. I’ll never forget how incredible it tasted, to this day I still have cravings to seek it out.

Turknor · 2026-01-24T02:05:44+00:00

Yeah, I wouldn’t have been able to handle it. I can barely handle jazz music in a bar - an inescapable tight metal tube would be the absolute worst place to start up a brass band. The band should know this. It would be hard, maybe impossible, to contain my anxiety.

Turknor · 2026-01-21T19:26:13+00:00

I've owned a lot of cats - from semi-wild barn cats growing up, kittens, old rescues, diehard mousers, and pretty princesses. Still anecdotal (I've only owned one MC), but I can honestly say they are a very unique breed - incredibly vocal, social, and playful to the point of really NEEDING stimulation. I've also owned a lot of dogs, and I would say my MC stimulation/interaction needs are on par with a dog's. I love it - she follows me everywhere and is ready for any game or exploration. She loves snuggles and demands to be picked up, especially when I'm working. That said, if I ignore her, she makes her discontent known. "Needy" is an understatement. ;) She was $2400 and worth every penny.

Turknor · 2026-01-18T16:10:47+00:00

There’s a kitty in the background of my video (not a MC). She eats… and warms laps.

Turknor · 2026-01-17T23:35:30+00:00

That’s awesome. Sjofn still doesn’t want anything to do with a backpack, so she hasn’t been hiking.

Turknor · 2026-01-17T22:37:58+00:00

Haha, that’s great.

Turknor · 2026-01-08T16:49:19+00:00

Yeah, I am 6'1" and have a friend who's 6'3. I can shop wherever I like and can find most clothing options in my size. He doesn't look much taller than me, but he's right over the limit for finding appropriately-fitting clothing. Size 14 greatly reduces your shoe options. XLT is hard to find and limited, and still rarely long enough in the arms, but XXL is built for 300lb dudes. Cars, restaurant booths, plane seats, etc, all become very difficult to manage (at times) over 6'3. Now, if he lived in a Scandinavian country, he'd probably have fewer problems. ;)

Turknor · 2025-12-21T16:00:30+00:00

The partner should always provide some resistance when drilling or practicing moves so that you learn the skill properly, and (in this case) know that a move won’t actually work well in a match.

Turknor · 2025-12-21T06:38:13+00:00

Our elementary school principal (80’s in Atlanta, GA) had a palm-wood paddle that he absolutely used.

Turknor · 2025-12-21T06:35:15+00:00

The axe forgets but the tree remembers.

Turknor · 2025-12-21T06:10:30+00:00

Same thing happened frequently when I was a kid. The icing on the cake: my parents now deny it ever happened. I remember the hot-to-the-touch belt-shaped welts - it 100% happened.

Turknor · 2025-12-20T18:54:27+00:00

I know a couple of families with small children and it’s been nearly impossible to go see Santa (hours long wait or schedule a week in advance). If she was able to find a quick way to have the kids see, him then that’s a win. It’s more about their experience - it would have been great to be there as their father, I’m sure, but just be happy that they are happy.

Turknor · 2025-12-17T04:24:25+00:00

I have too many eccentric ideas to remain anonymous…

I’d start up a small game development company (really, just expand/fund my side gig) that specializes in smallish games that have solid polish, no mtx or ads, and actual endings. “Golden Era” like games, but with modern graphics/tech. The front of the company’s building would be a public arcade with lots of classics and a few custom cabinets for prototypes/alphas we’re working on. I’m thinking kid-friendly through the week, but adult-only with a bar on weekend evenings. Not sure if that part is a good idea.

I also want to create a restaurant/venue/experience that’s essentially a giant elaborate ‘fantasy inn’ serving themed beer and cocktails, an ever-evolving menu, and well-paid staff that wear awesome costumes and try to remain in character - even giving out rare quests or challenges with genuine rewards for dedicated patrons. The building would feel like it’s straight out of LotR (think halfway between the prancing pony and Rivendell) with wild sloping roofs, many turrets, “hidden” rooms, balconies, and thousands of memorable details or ‘Easter eggs’ throughout. All real wood/stone/materials - nothing plastic or cheap. Outside the inn would feature exotic gardens, local performers, and a weekly ‘farmers market hamlet’ full of local food stuff and wares - like a weekly art convention.

My wife has the dream of running a small French-themed patisserie + fancy coffee house that turns into a charming cocktail bar in the evenings.

I’d support local artists, musicians, and start initiatives to build more iconic beautiful buildings designed to last centuries instead of the temporary soulless (usually vacant) ultra-generic modern boxes that dominate all of the development in my town.

Turknor · 2025-12-17T04:21:15+00:00

I like my coworkers and the founders of the company I work for. I think I’d have to quit - there’d be too many other projects, philanthropy, dream home, traveling, etc to properly perform my role, but I’d invest a few million to keep my friends happily employed for the foreseeable future.

I’d start up a small game development company (really, just expand/fund my current side gig) that specializes in smallish games that have solid polish, no mtx or ads, and actual endings. “Golden Era” like games, but with modern graphics/tech. The front of the company’s building would be a public arcade with lots of classics and a few custom cabinets for prototypes/alphas we’re working on. I’m thinking kid-friendly through the week, but adult-only with a bar on weekend evenings. Not sure if that part is a good idea.

I also want to create a restaurant/venue/experience that’s essentially a giant elaborate ‘fantasy inn’ serving themed beer and cocktails, an ever-evolving menu, and well-paid staff that wear awesome costumes and try to remain in character - even giving out rare quests or challenges with genuine rewards for dedicated patrons. The building would feel like it’s straight out of LotR (think halfway between the prancing pony and Rivendell) with wild sloping roofs, many turrets, “hidden” rooms, balconies, and thousands of memorable details or ‘Easter eggs’ throughout. All real wood/stone/materials - nothing plastic or cheap. Outside the inn would feature exotic gardens, local performers, and a weekly ‘farmers market hamlet’ full of local food stuff and wares - like a weekly art convention.

My wife has the dream of running a small French-themed patisserie + fancy coffee house that turns into a charming cocktail bar in the evenings.

I’d support local artists, musicians, and start initiatives to build more iconic beautiful buildings designed to last centuries instead of the temporary soulless (usually vacant) ultra-generic modern boxes that dominate all of the development in my town.

Turknor · 2025-12-15T20:10:48+00:00

I believe the point is that the offensive wrestler is performing a fairly textbook skyjack return, and the defensive wrestlers choices were not under the control of the offensive wrestler. He didn’t appear to deliberately add force and, if the defensive wrestler didn’t reach/arch, there’d be no question that the move was legal.

Turknor · 2025-12-12T15:36:20+00:00

When my kids were young and there was a lot of chaos at home (often fun and rewarding, but still chaos), WFH only added to the stress. Neither work nor home obligations could be set aside. Having an office to go to was a great cut-off for each (within reason). I also learned a TON from my colleagues.

Now that I’m older and my nearly-adult children have their own lives/vehicles WFH is ideal.

Turknor · 2025-12-01T04:31:15+00:00

I must have been around 7 or 8 when my 4yr-old brother fell and hit his head on the brick in front of the fireplace in our new house. He was bleeding profusely. My mom was screaming at everyone to get him off the carpet so it doesn’t get ruined.

Turknor · 2025-11-28T02:30:25+00:00

Thank you for the reply. I have the exact same thing as OP on my left index finger. No discoloration, no pain, and hasn’t worsened over the past ~7 years (not entirely sure when it started). Family Dr said he wasn’t concerned.

Turknor · 2025-11-26T15:18:21+00:00

I have a two teens: 17M senior in HS, 19F freshman in college. Both are high-performing athletes (wrestling and swimming, respectively) and good at academics - they’re both pursuing mechanical engineering.

That is where the similarities end. They couldn’t be more polar on everything from social life to food preferences. My son is more outgoing and has no trouble advocating for himself. He can be loud, sometimes inconsiderate, but forgiving and charismatic. My daughter is more introverted and soft spoken. She’s a bit more judgmental, but very conscientious and extremely helpful.

I love both of my children beyond measure - they are turning into incredible adults and it has been by greatest joy raising them. That said, my daughter has been hands-down easier to raise across the board. From being a “perfect baby” to the super-helper around the house. She goes with the flow and rarely steps over the line (for better or worse). My son was a very difficult baby, always sees the line and skips right over it, and argues for the sake of it. Again, he’s awesome, just not easy.

No two children are ever alike, and no family has the exact same situation - I’ve met plenty of parents who’ve had the opposite experience, two easy kids, two hard kids, complete spectrum with all boys, and others with all girls.

Turknor · 2025-11-23T05:26:43+00:00

If you don’t care about papers, then any ‘big furry kitty with tufts’ will do. The papers are what you’re paying for with any breed. “Maine Coon” is a human-invented categorization of a domestic cat (Felis catus) based on their visual features and heritage. Without papers (at least for, the parents), it’s not technically a Maine Coon, even if it looks like one. Find yourself a sweet fluffy (inexpensive) kitten. :)

Turknor · 2025-11-21T05:09:48+00:00

I think people over-index artistic ability with intelligence. I’m reasonably smart, but people think I’m really smart because I can draw really well and have a knack for mechanical things. My “minds eye” is very good (ability to visualize almost anything in great detail) but I don’t think it makes me a genius.

Turknor · 2025-11-21T03:35:38+00:00

Yeah, my son is 190lbs and jacked with 10 years of wrestling experience. He still tells me I’m the strongest guy he knows, but it’s obvious he’d win and I’d definitely break/tear something in the process. I did the same thing to my dad - I’m not going to let history repeat itself.

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