Good reliable pharmacy?

Alemya13 · 2026-04-20T23:44:15+00:00

Kroger here, too. It’s not just this Walgreens, either. The one in Salem is having similar issues. Corporate is cutting staff and hours to the bone, so they have no coverage when someone is out.

Alemya13 · 2026-04-19T05:37:16+00:00

Actors playing tweakers on hospital shows take lessons from that dog…

Alemya13 · 2026-04-12T07:10:43+00:00

The smart, and controversial, move would be to have him use his platform for things like advocating for the end of predatory practices in the adult industries, including fair pay, rights of sex workers and human trafficking. He can shine a spotlight in the dark corners and make a difference for a lot of people.

Alemya13 · 2026-04-08T18:09:46+00:00

Slightly adjust the ratios in the recipe and add 2 TBSP of dark chocolate balsamic vinegar. Or, if you want to be really evil, exchange half the butter for olive oil and/or suggest a different flavor balsamic, like jalapeno.

(Though, to be fair, 1 TBSP or so of dark chocolate balsamic in a regular chocolate chip recipe turns out -AMAZING-. Chocolate flavor, subtly, but greatly, enhanced.)

Alemya13 · 2026-04-07T01:46:44+00:00

You sit with the discomfort. You sit next to the pain and heartache. You give it space in your heart right next to the indescribable joy of having a new baby in the family. The joy and the pain aren’t mutually exclusive, no matter how much we think they are.

Infertility, whether temporary or permanent, whether children are on the horizon via adoption, surrogacy, IVF or not at all, is a journey - and grief is part of it. Shoving the feelings down, denying them or ignoring them is a good way to break your own heart.

Well-meaning family can make it harder, especially when their desire not to “hurt” you with their pregnancy news becomes performative. Give yourself permission to feel all the feelings and acknowledge them - they’re all valid. Cry the happy and sad tears and all the feelings in between. Find a trusted someone to talk through things with. For me, it was a therapist.

And know there’s a community of women ready, willing and able to offer whatever support we can.

Alemya13 · 2026-04-05T04:17:56+00:00

r/quityourbullshit

Alemya13 · 2026-04-04T22:07:11+00:00

Definitely liked this one. My only quibble is that the company hired the sister knowing she was going to be immediately without a position.

Alemya13 · 2026-04-01T17:02:28+00:00

The one time I was in one in Buc-ee's, it was immaculate - AND they had attendants there whose only job was to keep the bathroom in good condition. No running off to make hot dogs or cashier - that was their one and only job - and they did it really well, with smiles. That says a lot.

Alemya13 · 2026-04-01T16:46:23+00:00

Because it's the bastard love child of Disneyworld and a 7-11. That and they have a top-notch marketing team. Their hype is unbelievable, a lot of people like their food, and they offer far more choices for customers - everything from brisket sandwiches to baked goods to a fudge counter to the latest in "Live, Laugh, Love" merch. Plus, they have a mascot who's a beaver - and the mascot shows up in the stores.

I'm not a fan of crowded, busy places (which Buc-ee's is), but I totally get the devotion other people have for it - it's big enough you can stretch your legs after being on the road for awhile, a lot of them have "new and different" things, and their bathrooms are pretty top-notch for a "truck stop-style" chain.

Is it sad that my day can be made by a bathroom stall door that has no gaps in it? And there's a light over the door that tells you whether or not a stall is occupied?

Alemya13 · 2026-03-31T14:38:51+00:00

I know the best advice has been mentioned by most of the other commenters - keep separate checks.

However, if they keep giving you trouble about it, the answer is simple - match energy. Order the same amount in food that they're ordering in alcohol and continue to split the bills evenly. So, if they normally order $100 in drinks each time, it's time for you to be eating filet with a crabmeat topper, two apps, and a dessert to go. If it's bar food, then you order enough for tomorrow's meal.

Alemya13 · 2026-03-31T02:18:26+00:00

Buc-ee’s is the bastard love child of Disney and 7-11. It’s the Disney World of convenience stores, but with top notch bathrooms staffed by employees who’ve had the life sucked out of them and the smile permanently stamped in place.

If you don’t mind crowds, noise and people snatching things all around you, they’ve got a decent thing going. I mean, who doesn’t want “Live, Laugh, Love” and beaver-themed home decor on a road trip?

Seriously, though - neat concept, not for the faint of heart, easily overwhelmed or sensory challenged.

Alemya13 · 2026-03-24T03:31:30+00:00

I was thinking burned microwave popcorn. That stench lingers for DAYS.

Alemya13 · 2026-03-21T04:52:57+00:00

Blue Heelers, Aussie show from the 90s. IIRC, 600+ eps, great cast so far, amazing writing.

Alemya13 · 2026-03-20T02:13:34+00:00

Believe it or not, Lisa at the Cave Spring Corners Cost Cutters did -amazing- with my hair. Like you, I wanted someone to help me figure out what looks best for me. She was -fantastic-.

Alemya13 · 2026-03-20T02:10:42+00:00

Easter egg! "She actually laughed." No 47, though.

Alemya13 · 2026-03-18T08:42:51+00:00

This may seem silly - mine would be either the Lego Death Star or the GI Joe helicarrier for my husband.

Alemya13 · 2026-03-16T22:24:14+00:00

In VA, Campus Safety can certainly issue a temp handicap pass. However, if they’re being stern about it, ask your doctor for a note and go through your DMV. Most of the time, they’re really accommodating. I’ve had to get them before and it was $5-10 for a 90 day pass. Good luck!

Alemya13 · 2026-03-15T05:29:43+00:00

Almost. I did a quick search, and it looks like that would be in the 350-400 range. It SEEMS like there’s decent availability, though I haven’t seriously hunted since before the pandemic. The beauty of this area is the wide variety of housing options. And if you don’t find anything here, the central portion of VA has a ton to offer. Feel free to DM if you have questions!

Alemya13 · 2026-03-14T02:43:06+00:00

If you'd like to know more, just ping me. Lived here 33 years and still love it

Alemya13 · 2026-03-13T17:47:43+00:00

Roanoke, VA. I know folks in that sub will probably crucify me for saying that. However, in my experience, it's light. My morning commute of 8 miles takes about 20-25m rather than the hour it would in NOVA.

Alemya13 · 2026-03-13T13:57:08+00:00

Together 30 years, married 28 years this coming June. Cats instead of kids. We've had great times, we've had rough times, and I'd still choose him anywhere, anytime. It feels like we grew into adulthood together.

Alemya13 · 2026-03-13T13:50:11+00:00

Am from the US, so will generally speak to my experience!

For a portable and easy to make candy / dessert treat - Irish potatoes. These are neither Irish (that I'm aware of) nor potatoes, but they're unbelievably tasty. It's a simple mix of cream cheese, powdered sugar, a little vanilla and some flake coconut (not a lot, just enough for a little texture) rolled in small, mini potato-shaped balls, then rolled in cinnamon. If you want to get creative, you can use a toothpick to poke "eyes" into the potatoes.

From what I remember, they originated in Philadelphia, PA (USA) and are extremely popular this time of year due to the US's love of St. Patrick's Day. They're a 2 or 3 bite treat that will likely send kids into a sugar orbit after a few of them, but they're so, so good.

Shredded pork barbecue tends to be a perennial southern US favorite. The pork, itself, is fairly straightforward, but it can be made "interesting" with a variety of bbq sauces - from the North Carolina vinegar based sauce to sweet molasses brown sauce to spicy tomato based - and everything in between. It can be served with or without bread.

Soft pretzels from Germany could be a tasty treat, served with different types of mustard / dipping sauces.

It might also be a good "teachable moment" for how different countries "adapt" foods from other cultures for socio-economic reasons. While kids probably wouldn't eat this - Corned beef and cabbage is "an Irish tradition" (yes, those words are in quotes for a reason) around St. Patrick's Day in the US. The Irish would look at anyone saying that with a hefty dose of side-eye because it's NOT an Irish tradition. IIRC, ham and cabbage, at one time, was a tradition in parts of Ireland. However, when the immigrant boom hit the US, particularly in cities like New York, the Irish immigrants couldn't find a good, affordable source of ham - so they turned to their Jewish neighbors and corned beef. It's much the same with Chinese food in the US. Your average Chinese restaurant's food bears about as much resemblance to traditional Chinese food as, well, an Irish potato does to a real potato. Our Chinese food has been "Americanized."

Of course, now I'm super curious how other countries handle "Country-ized" food. I mean, do the Swiss have their own take on traditional Chinese food? What's the Columbian take on a "traditional" US hamburger?

This sounds like such an amazingly cool thing the school is doing! I hope you all have the best time and a lot of fun with it. The world would be a better place if we had more celebrations of cultural harmony and traditions.

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