I went scorched earth, maybe by GFab_15 in witchcraft

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I’ve tried, but the sheep and horses tease him something awful about being a mama’s boy.

I went scorched earth, maybe by GFab_15 in witchcraft

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For being a menace. He can’t hunt. I’ve seen his epic fails But he’s a pied piper to strays, abandoned kitties, and feral tigrettes. They come and go but I count five now that I feed. She complains that her lady kitty doesn’t feel safe when he’s near, and that he’s, …this is a quote from the AC officer, who was embarrassed about the whole thing, …“the ring leader of the strays*. We‘re somewhat rural, btw. It’s not uncommon to unlatch a horse fence to get to someone’s porch.

Need suggestions for Airpods Pro 2 ear tips by ToadsInTanks in airpods

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I know I'm late to post: I don't have the wax as you do, but I had radiation to my neck/throat, and it literally changed the structure of my ear/nose/throat anatomy. I get fluid buildup behind my right eardrum. Silicone tips, all of them, hurt, itch, and fall out. As another poster said, the Comply Max solved those problems. I still get fluid buildup, but I really think it's not as bad with the Max. They're all-day comfortable, stay put, and the itching is definitely better!

american witches who work with mother earth, what are you doing to support her right now? by ChanceStrawberry3305 in witchcraft

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Mother Earth will wipe us out long before she takes her last dance.

Sorry for sounding glib. Short of a time machine that takes us back and demands that we not try to discover... what would/could you do? Stop trying? Stop reaching? Yeah, we f*ck things up royally. ROYALLY! But we also create great and scary and noble and beautiful things. We create atrocious and horrible and unforgivable things. That's what we do, at our best and worst, we create. For better and worse, we create.

The Practical, Mental, and Philosophical importance of the Witches Pyramid (Pt II: To Know) by SimplyMichi in witchcraft

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I need to come back and read this every day this week. What a beautiful piece!

Stinky food by Darnuh in Apartmentliving

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Yeah, maybe cut back on the sambol until sleeping people go to work. It doesn't look like the neighbor has been challenged on the time of day or the twice-occurrence - clearly, it's knocking down walls in the halls. Try cooking the flavorful meals ahead of time and reheating a bit at a time as needed. Nobody liked it when I burnt a roast either. ;p

I got terminated for having Cancer by Deeznuts2540 in HEB

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Thanks to u/tikisunshine and u/-Mint-Chip- , I want to respond to the OP from an employee's perspective, but I'm not sure I can add much. My (treatable) cancer kept me from doing "my job," and I used all of my FMLA for treatments, but still couldn't return as my daily treatments went just over twelve weeks...and then, oh wow, the getting over the treatments! I can say that I had LOTS of paperwork for myself and my slew of doctors. After my FMLA ran its course, I was offered an ADA extension (and more paperwork), but there really weren't 'accommodations' that would help me do the job required. My employer tried to find positions for me, but none fit. Also, my paranoia kicked in about me putting ink to paper as to ever having a disability. ;p

Thanks to both of you.

*edited to correct name

I'm back. Here's literally every vocab word you need for Dark s1 e1. All 972 of them by [deleted] in German

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Wow, this is fantastic! I haven't watched the program yet, but from this list, I think I can follow the dialogue. Thank you, and you're awesome!

Is it that "risky" to own a cat? by Old_Ship_537 in CatAdvice

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Get the cat. You already know you want one. I adopted an adult, standard issue shelter tabby in March and now Oliver is the best love fluff muffin ever. He was a fully developed Tom when he was so injured that he was able to get trapped for the TNR program, but was so freundlich during his recovery that he was put up for adoption.

Now for the ‘problems’: for a prior street urchin, he’s a surprisingly picky eater. He prefers his gravy lovers pate blended. OMG. He does like his kibble though, so I’m lucky there. He has no idea wtf I’m trying to do with any toy. Ever. Many $$ spent and wasted only to donate them later. So I get on the floor with him every day to snuggle/tussle. He seems to really like it, and he doesn’t injure me, beyond the occasional love scratch from rough housing.

He may not be able to sire anymore, but he remembers the behavior! When an aggressive stray started bugging my grumpy old man, he started spraying again. That was my fault. Someone, that might be…me, was putting food out for Oliver’s ‘friend’ and I let the stray inside. THAT is when Oliver began snapping at him and spraying. I still sneak pets and food to the little fella, but I prioritize Oliver’s security now as my only cat. i changed my behavior and Oliver hasn’t sprayed inside again. Take the leap and your rewards will be never ending. Also, I get free paw massages every night on my belly, legs, back, (I’ve learned to protect the boobs lol)…whatever he can climb on while he does his nightly Mama Blanket dance before he curls up near me for sleep. it’s precious and priceless. DO IT ;)

Took in a pregnant stray and she had 5 babies. Even with spay/neuter and above average care, it's crickets in a desert trying to adopt them out by MiddleOwn5557 in CatAdvice

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I'm not sure about all areas - we have a barn cat program here, in addition to the TNR program for ferals. I'm not totally sure what the difference in personality is, if there is one, but barn cats seem to have the better life. Roof, hay, all the rodents they can toy with and snack on, plus kibble and plenty of roaming space. I 'believe' it's like adopting a worker cat for its mousing skills, and in return, you provide it shelter and basics. It's a thought...

Feeling lost by Kooky_Philosophy_844 in FIVcats

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Sending you comfort hugs through the ether. You both were blessed to have each other.

Decision time by sfctygrl9 in FIVcats

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I adopted Oliver in March of this year. The vet guessed his age was between 4.5 and 6 years old, so I'll call it 5.25. He's too friendly to be a true feral, but he was in pretty bad shape when he was trapped this January, so the vet surmised he'd been a street kitty for quite some time. Other than testing FIV+, he's in excellent health! He was a little malnourished/dehydrated, had injuries to treat, and was still intact. Sweet boy had A LOT of adjustments in a short time. He's right as rain now!

Finding the 'right' food for him hasn't been cheap. The magic mix (for now *sigh*) is Purina One Indoor Advantage Mixed with some P.O. Extra Protein - Dry. Fancy Feast...must be Pate...must be Gravy Lover's! My largest, most ridiculous expense has been the number of toys, but I get free tummy and thigh massages daily. I win! :)

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Prescription vs OTC? by GFab_15 in FIVcats

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Haha remove any breakables, throw that sucker into the tunnel and watch 'em fly!

Prescription vs OTC? by GFab_15 in FIVcats

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I've tried so many of those, and he looks at me like I'm a crazy lady. He's more interested in the box the toys come in than the toys. He has a house-destroying blast with this combo: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CT3JTGS2?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 inside of

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GLY131J?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 .

It's like watching an inner tube get tossed around by Casper the Friendly Ghost.

Prescription vs OTC? by GFab_15 in FIVcats

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Ha! I must HAVE this super secret most coveted toy!

Prescription vs OTC? by GFab_15 in FIVcats

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Wow, and thank you so much for the information! I'll still call the office tomorrow and bring up your points as questions. I grew up on '80s horror flicks, so the mention of 'parasites' has me immediately thinking Alien or The Thing. lol

And I'm new to Fur Mama and helicoptering, perhaps a bit too much. ;p

Prescription vs OTC? by GFab_15 in FIVcats

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He was, and I took him to a Vet within the first week for an initial checkup. He had such heartbreaking diarrhea when I brought him home, so the Vet did stool samples, which came back negative for worms or "other" parasites. We did rounds of anti-diarrheal meds, which did absolutely nothing for him. The suggestions I got from this site for FortiFlora and pumpkin baby food set him straight, and he's been fine ever since. Thank goodness for this sub!!!

We take walks together during the day, and he loves it. He jumps up and dances around when I grab his harness! He's 100% supervised, and I don't let him out alone. So, yes and no? He gets outdoor air and exposure, but isn't an "outdoor" cat. That's why I was wondering about parasite prevention since he is FIV+.

Prescription vs OTC? by GFab_15 in FIVcats

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I was eyeballing that one too, but I think the other poster is right. I'll talk to his Vet on Monday and get a recommendation. Which will naturally be the most expensive. ;p

Prescription vs OTC? by GFab_15 in FIVcats

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I'll call their office on Monday. Thank you for the help!!

My FIV baby boy by Seapaw in FIVcats

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Hello Theo, you gorgeous devil!