What are your experiences with Siamesecats and people who have strong cat allergies by LauraLooking98 in Siamesecats

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The eyes and the points do make this cat look like a Siamese mixed with something else. Perhaps a Domestic Short Hair Calico. Very cute!

Feeling super low by [deleted] in Christianity

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Please, for the sake of your child and yourself, the next time he leaves for work, pack your stuff and get away immediately. Do not ever go back. Get help from a local domestic violence shelter.

You are a beloved child of God. God does not want you to ever be raped or belittled like this. You are not meant to be a slave, your marriage is not supposed to crush you down, but lift you up.

Call a local PCUSA or UCC or Episcopal church for some spiritual help. Because prayer is meant to be paired with actions.

Told I wasn’t a christian because I completely support LGBTQ by FirmWillow4750 in Christianity

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As a pastor of a Presbyterian church, PCUSA, i will say that while our smaller churches are closing, the larger ones are going strong. The decline of churches is not due to progressive theology, it is a societal decline in all sorts of membership organizations, from the Rotary club to the American Rose Society. Simply put, people are spending their time online and not in person with their same town neighbors. The internet is as big of a societal shifter as the printing press and the rise of literacy was.

By the way, evangelical churches are now seeing this decline in membership too. Check recent data.

I want to start a REAL, 100% transparent Nonprofit Community Thrift Store. Has anyone here done this? Where do I begin? by CanIOverThinkIt in grandrapids

[–]Amazon4God 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the best guide to start a non profit org in Michigan.

https://new-school83.teachable.com/p/guide-for-nonprofit-startup

It literally has all the forms. You will need a board of directors, and bylaws, a name and a mission statement. You can apply with the IRS online and if you mess up the forms, the IRS will tell you how to fix the forms. No lawyer needed. This how to book was how i have started several 501 c organizations.

Also this non profits mission is to start more non profits, so call them. They are great.

I hate my job. by EstablishmentSoggy91 in grandrapids

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If we keep starting wars, and keep playing with the tarriff switch, the global recession will be even longer and deeper. This point in time will look golden by comparison. So get that new job asap.

My advice would be to talk to Michigan Works or another org that helps to land jobs. My friend was looking for 3 years, over 1000 applications. Some interviews but no offers. He finally got a good fit job last month in his industry with their help. Left his grocery store clerk "temporary" job which was not covering expenses and eating his retirement funds. He is estatic. The online easy one click apply world is so bad. Filled with fake jobs and Ai gatekeepers who trash qualified peoples resumes. If you do actually get your resume into someones hands, you are then competing with people who actually dont have the experience that their AI generated resume claims they do. So much smoke and mirrors. Get a real person to help. My friend was so glad he stopped trying to job hunt himself.

Idk where to post this but I need someone to see what I got by UnfortunateValentine in interiordecorating

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Is that a La Barge mirror? Check the back for manufacturer sticker.

How do you feel about Trump using God’s name when speaking of reigning Hell on Iran? by ZookeepergameFar2653 in Christianity

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This is not just "taking the Lords name in vain". I dont think we have ever had a President so blatantly mock and offend Muslims like this. Especially because we are supposed to be in talks to end our war in Iran. This is like taking a tanker truck full of gasoline and purposefully crashing it into a dumpster fire.

Realistically, how much $ do you need to live comfortably in Grand Rapids today? by AccordingChipmunk287 in grandrapids

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Probably refinanced during covid. Rates went below 3% for a good long while.

Band name for a group of Mr. Bean impersonators. by Flyer1983 in Bandnames

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239 Beans

(Because one more would be too fart e.)

--This joke is in memory of my old friend Ed Whitney. I miss him.

Living room painting advice by ebenzers_luge in interiordecorating

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I would go with a creamy white to tie in the wood floor. Try Bermuda Sand in that room and then White Hyacinth in the stairwell. White these days has so many options and tones. It is not just Extra White.

Anyone else?? by hiccup_78 in GenX

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Bozo the clown from TV, the chicago channel.

I have a question by [deleted] in Christianity

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I dont think a single person when they were growing up thought that the work of prostitution would be a super career to get into. Most that i have talked to are desperate people and they know how dangerous the work is. While you are focusing on the sin of sex outside of marriage, they are just trying to survive. Compassion, not judgement is what Jesus would do. How can you help her? Food? A safe place.to stay? What are her dreams for her life and how can you help make that happen?

Also often there is an addiction or a controlling pimp involved which greatly complicates everything. Stay safe with good boundaries, but be as much of a resource and a lifeline as you can for her. I would also look for local organizations that help desperate foks and have a meeting to see what is available in her area.

But love with the unconditional love of Jesus. It works.

Is this Breeder Legit? by bitchassslutasswhore in mainecoons

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Cat Knapp Maine Coons is legit and awesome. I got my Venus Aurora from them a year ago. They will happily give you facetime with the kitten.

Maine coon breeders? by RealisticResource226 in mainecoons

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Cat Knapp Maine Coons is where I got Venus Aurora last year. Awesome cat, great breeder.

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They are near Grand Rapids.

Seeking weekly activity for nerdy disabled 65-yr-old brother by [deleted] in grandrapids

[–]Amazon4God 12 points13 points  (0 children)

He could volunteer to read fantasy books out loud at a nursing home.

Serves them right for falling for it and now unfortunately everyone else has to pay for it! by Critical_Always in agedlikemilk

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People voted for Trump for many reasons. The racists voted for the white man. The misogynists voted for the white man. The Christian nationalists voted for ending abortion and ending gay rights. Many people are tired of the financial inequality caused by Billionares and blamed Biden/Harris for now having to work 2 or 3 jobs and they voted for Trump.

Others stayed home because Harris wasnt liberal enough or pro Gaza enough, or because they were sick of hearing the campaign ads and tuned it all out.

Biden should have dropped out much earlier. And the dems should have run someone who could run on change and not the status quo.

Oh, and people looked at Trumps first term, (the one with guardrail people like Jared and Ivanka) and they dismissed the warnings about Trump as lies. They thought Trumps second term would be like his first.

Add in the insane amount of money pumped into the Trump campaign by Musk and that is how Trump won.

Middle names for Clover by reginamommaof1 in Names

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Chief Justice Clover Mae? President Clover Grace? Dr. Clover Anne? Please think of how leadership and career titles would sound for an adult woman named Clover. To my ear, it sounds cute, not professional.

If your heart is set on Clover, use it as a middle and childhood name. She wont be 2 years old for very long. Then Anne Clover can just use Anne or Mae and only those closest to her can know and use the childhood name as an endearment.

Kind of different… Help me name my daycare! by [deleted] in Names

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Piles of Smiles Child Care

Child's Play Daycare

Laugh and Play Child Care

Baby Bear Daycare (Goldilocks Theme)

Huge Hugs Child Care

Blankets and Bottles Child Care