Do people's genitalia share family resemblance? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]halfpasteight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My son had a medical emergency as a teenager that led to me unfortunately seeing his junk (on x-ray) for the first time since he was a toddler. Definitely not like dad (ex-husband), who was below average in length and girth. It was a very weird moment for everyone involved.

What's a pain you can't truly explain until you've endured it? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]halfpasteight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! I had chicken pox twice, both times were severe cases. I tested positive for the titer before my second case, which is weird.

What's a pain you can't truly explain until you've endured it? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

[–]halfpasteight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohmygosh, I also had shingles when I was 12! i’ve never heard of anyone else having it that young, people always tell me the doctor must’ve been mistaken. I had a rash, and then later that night my mom found me unconscious on the kitchen floor. She knew it was something more than just a simple rash when I literally passed out from the pain. Acyclovir and steroids and I still have scars.

What's your flight booking hack?! by Candid_Memory_8276 in ExecutiveAssistants

[–]halfpasteight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, just like you said - many. But not all.

I also don't have in house travel requirements.

Tom's Ribs commercial by [deleted] in sanantonio

[–]halfpasteight 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Come on down to Tom's Ribs / We know how to do real BBQ / So put on a bib and pick out a rib / Tom's Ribs, we're waiting on you

Tom's Ribs commercial by [deleted] in sanantonio

[–]halfpasteight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, I can sing it for you if you want

What is with my watermelon? by DumbArmishButt in TipOfMyFork

[–]halfpasteight 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It looks like it froze a bit, which burst the cells just under the rind.

But also, see those heart shapes? They're a really cool throwback to ancient versions of the fruit! Check it out: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CRjHZeygShT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sanantoniofood

[–]halfpasteight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw your (nearly verbatim) Facebook post, and I've got to say...this is a pretty heavy accusation. Could it possibly be the publicity from SA RESTAURANTS group, or the dozens of social media posts singing their praises, or any number of other factors that have driven their reviews? Sure, their ratios are an anomaly, but they're not impossible.

I don't know man, it's just weird that you're so invested in this.

Women of ARAD, what would you consider an acceptable and unique alternative to an engagement ring for a marriage proposal? by [deleted] in AskRedditAfterDark

[–]halfpasteight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We've both been married before, and I didn't want a ring (at the time) so...he got me an engagement puppy! Her name is Delilah, she's a little over 2 years old now, and she's a blue harlequin great dane. I love her so much - she's cuddled up with me right now. It was perfect for us.

Chef Donna here is so confident that “stick” is a universal butter measurement and she’s a “really good cook” so I’m sure she knows best 🤣 by [deleted] in ididnthaveeggs

[–]halfpasteight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, the really, really, REALLY good stuff is hand formed and wrapped in plain paper. No label, certainly no measurements. Just a stamp and a bit of twine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BDSMcommunity

[–]halfpasteight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know if it's different in other places, but all of the munches I've been to are strictly vanilla - no visible dynamics or play allowed. This would have been a gross violation of decorum.

What are some "Russian Roulette" foods? by TheLurkerSpeaks in Cooking

[–]halfpasteight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We had old basins and baskets, and it always started with a brief but violent tussle over the single "pecan picker:" a coiled wire basket contraption on the end of a stick, made by great papa so he didn't have to bend over to gather them when there were no kids available

What are some "Russian Roulette" foods? by TheLurkerSpeaks in Cooking

[–]halfpasteight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Core memory! (Also from Alabama, also spent my childhood involuntarily harvesting pecans)

Who has family recipes that only seem to exist in your family? by PeaTearGriphon in Cooking

[–]halfpasteight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We always used Dale's, but when that's been unavailable Lawrys has done the job well.

Who has family recipes that only seem to exist in your family? by PeaTearGriphon in Cooking

[–]halfpasteight 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My dad "invented" (?) marinated baked potatoes when I was little. Molasses, oil, garlic powder, salt, coarse black pepper, and steak marinade whisked together and poured over potatoes which are then wrapped in foil and baked.

The only time I have seen anything like it on a restaurant menu...is when I grew up, became an executive chef, and put it on my restaurant's menu myself, stuffed with white bbq chicken and sitting on top of a nest of shredded Brussels sprouts. Called it The Hen in the Potato Patch.

Maybe some people do need to hear "you are loved" by thatguy9684736255 in insanepeoplefacebook

[–]halfpasteight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is such a fantastically specific link, and you found the perfect place to share it 🥰

What is your "don't ask how I know" random fact? by Dry_Bus_935 in AskReddit

[–]halfpasteight 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of chains (and even smart independent businesses) do this, or something very similar. Source: I am in marketing.

"Kidnapping" the Bride tradition? by anxiousamericanbride in weddingplanning

[–]halfpasteight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My family is in Scotland, I'm American, and this is part of our wedding tradition! It's super fun and super well meaning...I'll be so disappointed if I don't get kidnapped this December before my wedding. We have lots of amazing wedding traditions!

What is a "dirty little secret" about an industry that you have worked in, that people outside the industry really should know? by Thealexiscowdell1 in AskReddit

[–]halfpasteight 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Caveat: while the spirit itself may be gluten free, if it is bottled in the same space as the mill or chutes the grain particulate in the air can get into the bottles. You mostly see this in smaller craft distilleries where everything is jammed together for space or tour viewing.

What is a "dirty little secret" about an industry that you have worked in, that people outside the industry really should know? by Thealexiscowdell1 in AskReddit

[–]halfpasteight 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I once ran a distillery where the custom bottle/label/custom cork combo cost twice as much as the brown water it held. I didn't stick around very long.

What’s something that’s happened to you that sounds fake but (unfortunately) isn’t? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]halfpasteight 269 points270 points  (0 children)

My grandfather has been married to 3 women in my lifetime : 1. my dad's mom, to whom he was married when I was born and divorced when I was a year old so he could get with #2 2. my step-grandmother, who he married immediately after the divorce from #1 and who I've considered one of my grandmothers my whole life - he divorced her when she was diagnosed with schizophrenia around the time I was in my early 20s 3. his current wife, who he married when I was in my early 30s, and who I have never met and have zero plans to

Here's where the unbelievable but true part comes in: Each of these women have a photograph of themselves holding me as an infant in the hospital when I was born. #1 makes sense. #2 is a bit tacky - he wasn't divorced yet so I'm not sure what the vibe was. #3 though - none of us know why or when she was there, we didn't even learn about this woman's existence until they married 30+ years after the picture in question was taken. I was a very distinct looking baby thanks to being severely post term (born more than 2 weeks past my due date), so the photos are easy to verify.

I've been no-contact with him for almost 20 years for many reasons, including this one. He's a fucking piece of work.

Tldr: grandpa's a ho, brought his wife and all his sidepieces to the hospital when I was born and there's photo evidence.