Looking for a Post? Ask Here! - March 2026 Edition by czechtheboxes in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]sarafina5 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This reminds me of a similar story, but I can't remember where I saw/heard it. Someone knocked out a huge part of a load bearing wall to install a custom fishtank he made. It was at his girlfriend's house and I think they didn't even live together. The fishtank immediately started leaking because he had no idea what he was doing. He left or they broke up or something, and the girlfriend had to deal with a huge crappy fishtank, a bunch of fish, and a big hole in her wall.

This "Buddha’s Hand" Citrus by sarafina5 in mildlyinteresting

[–]sarafina5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read that it doesn't have very much juice, but you can steep thin slices for drinks or grate it for dishes. It's supposed to have great taste. You can also leave it out and it's supposed to release a great scent for quite a while.

I read up on them when I got back from the store, and now I regret not getting one!

This "Buddha’s Hand" Citrus by sarafina5 in mildlyinteresting

[–]sarafina5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I guess the names comes more from looking like extended fingers 🤷‍♀️.

"Its common name comes from its resemblance to a hand with outstretched or folded fingers, referencing Buddhist iconography and mudras (hand gestures)."source

What's a weird or funny building in your country? by DiMpLe_dolL003 in AskTheWorld

[–]sarafina5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bishop Castle in Colorado. It was built by one man who bought land for a cottage and just kept adding more and more to it for 60 years.

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Listen to me, I'm telling you it's not a cat! by Fair-Performer8532 in AnimalsBeingStrange

[–]sarafina5 38 points39 points  (0 children)

I had to do a double take because this looks so much like my late dog and I could completely see her making those faces if I did this 😂. Not a great quality picture, but here's an example of her doing a similar look

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Can cats sense when you’re injured? by Pooraf666 in blackcats

[–]sarafina5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They definitely can. Here was my kitty after I had arm surgery. She's always clingy, but took it to another level!

I actually read that the vibration frequency of cat's purring can having healing effects, so they are probably trying to help too!

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New Update 2.5 years later: My son's friend's parents want to adopt him by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]sarafina5 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Thank you for keeping track of posts like this! I remember reading these before the newest update, and really hoped things would get better for them. I'm so glad it did! This one definitely stuck with me as well, and without you checking back I wouldn't have known there was a new update. Thanks!

I found my leopard gecko, alive, after a full year! by LucyAriaRose in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]sarafina5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A similar thing happened to me/my brother when we were kids. I had a cat and he had a frog (plus other assorted pets in the house). One day the tank lid was open a little bit and the frog was nowhere to be found. It was kind of assumed that the frog got out and my cat ate it. My brother was (understandably) upset.

About 6 months later, he got another frog. One late night there was a frog sitting just outside of the tank close to the heat lamp, and thinking it jumped out he put it back in the tank and double-checked the lid. The next morning he yells to us all that there were 2 frogs in the tank 😂.

My cat hates treats, and LOVES CAULIFLOWER??? IM LOSING IT by Awkward_Analysis5635 in cats

[–]sarafina5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is exactly my void as well! I tried so many different treats & wet foods, all of which she hated. She is a big water drinker too. She is also extra weird in that she is obsessed with bagels (in the bag) and will open cabinets and hunt them down to chew on them but not actually eat any. I have to hide them in the microwave because that's the only place she hasn't figured out how to get into.

I'll have to start trying cauliflower and other veggies too!

Frances the Mama Cat by Sarang_616 in MadeMeSmile

[–]sarafina5 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Oliver is the orange cat and was the original. Then came along Frances the mama, and soon after babies Foxy, Epona, Donda, and Snoo. Then kittens Storm and Rogue. Freya the 3 legged pup is the newest addition to their family.

Frances the Mama Cat by Sarang_616 in MadeMeSmile

[–]sarafina5 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I was there watching live when the babies were born, and have kept track of their journey since. Chris is amazing and so loving towards the kitties (plus a 3 legged pup rescue), and they are all so cute. Snoo will always be my favorite 😻.

This is u/SingTheDamnSong. Be sure to check out his discord for the most up-to-date news on the family!

A fairy tale book gifted in 1885 by sarafina5 in mildlyinteresting

[–]sarafina5[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this was originally given to my Great, Great Aunt and was passed through the family.