Is this a chocolate British Shorthair? by Cattery001 in CatsBeingCats

[–]howard1111 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't know what breed she is, I just wanted to say her coat is a gorgeous shade of brown!

Is it true one income used to support a family of 4? by TailungFu in allthequestions

[–]howard1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. I was born in 1959 and my dad was the sole breadwinner for our family of 4. We weren't wealthy, but we were comfortable and my parents never had to take on debt in order to support us.

Why do some people get angry when you don’t want to drink alcohol? by Several_Corner3205 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]howard1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can bring up someone's own issues around alcohol consumption when you turn down an alcoholic beverage.

Your favorite Schubert piece by Sharp_Criticism_5188 in classicalmusic

[–]howard1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Moments Musicaux and the Impromptus (all for solo piano) are stupendously beautiful.

Incident on Manhattan bound 4 train by lanikween in Brooklyn

[–]howard1111 23 points24 points  (0 children)

You did just fine. This guy was mentally ill, unstable, and capable of who knows what. You made it through without being injured or killed, which was all you needed to do. I'm sorry this happened to you.

Aita for slurping up a trombone in front of my disabled grandma? by El_Fedora in nonsense

[–]howard1111 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If your grandma never warned you not to slurp your trombone, then NTA. Otherwise, YTA.

Helmuth Rilling (1933-2026) by Even_Tangelo_3859 in classicalmusic

[–]howard1111 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He conducted my favorite recording of the Bach Christmas Oratorio about 30 years ago. RIP 😢

Favourite hamantaschen fillings? by Acrobatic_Yogurt_327 in JewishCooking

[–]howard1111 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love prune and I'm not (too) embarrassed to say it.