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Foam latex - pricy and heavy, but worth every penny. I’ve been sleeping on one for at least 25 years.

I also have HP Envy and use the HP ink service. The level of ink is monitored remotely, and the company sends additional cartridges as needed. There are different print levels depending on need. I was paying 2.99 for 50 pages per month. Recently had to go to the next level - 100 pages per...

Looking for any advice you can provide. I am trying to claim my pension from a big pharma company. It’s not a tremendous amount of money, but it’s mine. They refuse to turn loose of it unless I can prove that my previous husband has no claim on a portion of the pension. i forwarded a copy of...

Fairlife whole milk - lower carbs, higher protein and OK for lactose intolerant folks. I only use it to mix my morning iced chai latte, and I relish the mouth feel of the whole milk. 2% and fat-free just don’t cut it.

Card-carrying introvert here - probably a result of bullying and a stuttering issue. I have a variety of hobbies/activities…. Walking/hiking/running, bicycling (just bought an E bike that I’m excited to start riding when it warms up), baking, woodworking, flyfishing, reading, gardening, dog...

As a veterinarian, I hated putting pets to sleep, and I usually had to hide my tears. That said, it is a privilege to be able to relieve suffering in our pets. We don’t treat our people as well for the most part.

Interestingly, my husband had informed delivery, but when I tried to get it, I was told that our address wasn’t eligible.

Really poor timing, but my husband decided he wanted to relocate. House prices in the Colorado Springs area were beyond my means, so we’ve ended up and hour away from his work in a very isolated area. The price was still obscene, and, while I have a contract on my Alabama house, it will not...

I tried to go through Wells Fargo for a mortgage last year - I got tired of all of the hoops the underwriter insisted I jump through. I contacted my local bank and secured a mortgage loan within two weeks. Unfortunately, I’m going through the same thing this year. Wells Fargo gave me a...

I lost my favorite grandmother when I was in that age range. My parents though it was best to shelter me and did not let me go to the funeral. Same thing when my grandfather died. I don't think that they did me any favors - I should have been exposed to death and dying. I know they did it...

Two pensions - one from a University position and one corporate. Not drawing on either as yet.

With three dogs, two of which are heavy shedders, I have found my Rromba to be a godsend. I turn it loose every other day, and dog hair is no longer a problem. My husband sheds man glitter (sawdust) all over the house, and the Roomba handles that like a champ as well. Don’t know how I lived...

I have a friend who met a much younger man on a dating site. He claims he loves older women (a huge red flag for me). He is 19 years younger than my friend. He has strung her along for months - promising one face-to-face meeting after another, and then coming up with a last minute excuses not...

We bought a new car early in the pandemic. We live in Alabama and sent our desired price and trade-in requirements to multiple dealers in surrounding states. We got the best deal from a dealer in North Carolina who delivered the vehicle to our home in south Alabama - free of charge.

Ivermectin is a anti-parasitic drug commonly used by veterinarians. Your vet should have an ample supply.

My ex was a chronic alcoholic. He didn’t buy into AA, and he was convinced that he could drink in moderation. After 36 years I finally realized life wasn’t going to get any better with an alcoholic in denial. My greatest fear was what he was going to do when he retired and could drink without...

I just applied for a mortgage loan, and I’m in the same boat - high net worth and low/no income. I’ve never had to jump through so many hoops. The underwriter doesn’t seem to understand that I’m not tapping into my traditional retirement accounts. I get a monthly stipend from a money market...

I was a marathoner for over a decade, and I developed cardiac hypertrophy (normal in endurance athletes). Internal medicine doc diagnosed abnormality (ectopic heartbeat) and immediately ordered nuclear stress test and echocardiogram - even though she didn’t think the abnormality was...

One of my vet school classmates was going through a divorce and custody battle. He decided that the wife wasn’t going to get the kids - took them to a motel and injected them with a veterinary drug. Fortunately he called 911 and the paramedics arrived in time to save the kids. He’ll spend the...

My alcoholic grandfather died of complications of a broken leg (broke it while on a binge), and my parents had alcohol issues (weekend alcoholics). I was always cognizant of my drinking, and loathe to let it happen to me. But I still knowingly married an alcoholic - the relationship lasted...

Love, love, love tomatoes. The heirlooms are so much tastier than the others. I’m partial to the Cherokee Purple and Georgia Streak (when I can find them). I used to order started plants from a grower in New England. Pricey, but worth it. Sungolds are my favorite cherry variety. There’s a...

Does the vet have her on any anti-allergy drugs other than the Apoquel? Apoquel supposedly stops the itching ( which would be important for the dog's well-being) - it really doesn't appear to address the underlying problem. I would think the goal would be to halt or reduce the allergic...

There are different kinds of medical grade lasers, and some are used in lieu of a scalpel to incise tissue. One of the theories behind the use of therapeutic lasers is to improve circulation to the affected/damaged area. Better vascularization implies faster healing which is why it is touted...

I was attending a Continuing Education forum for veterinarians, and the subject of laser therapy was thrown out. This is not something I ever learned about when I was in vet school, but apparently it is in vogue now. Several vets mentioned that they had such a good response in their patients...

I retired in December 2014 but agreed to work nearly a full load until my replacement started in March. Today is my last official duty, and I will clear my cases tomorrow and really be retired. I'm amazed at the stress I've felt the last couple of weeks, and the urge to be free of the job...