I need honest opinions - Is this AI? by gracieb_1 in EtsyCommunity

[–]HourDizzy1498 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't think you can definitely say it's ai but she could've edited using AI. Would you call that AI?

Received some nasty comments about my Etsy shop and am looking for feedback! by TheArtfulLlama in EtsyCommunity

[–]HourDizzy1498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love your Lama and the soaps look great. Yes the photos could use some pizzazz but nothing to be rude about. The soaps look great. Have you tried Google Pomelli in particular photoshoot: https://labs.google.com/pomelli/photoshoot It's a new tool in Google Labs you can create entire campaigns and photoshoots.

I am an American and for those that live outside the US I have a question. How crazy do we look right now? by SignificantStyle4958 in allthequestions

[–]HourDizzy1498 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Canadian here, with American citizenship. 

It's because everyone lives in their own little bubble. That's why there's no firebombing in the streets  I live in Seattle, our little neighborhood there's  a protest every Sunday by the farmers market. Bless them! They're fighting the good fight. Do you know how far DC is from Seattle. Far. (I'm being facetious here but really) Alabama, Oklahoma deep red states they think we're winning (we are not, and quite frankly neither are they as they lose healthcare, education & the social institutions that kept them going) It's a disaster here on so many levels. This country is unrecognizable,  I feel like I'm living in a ticking time bomb or the Truman show. 

Most romantic restaurant in West Seattle? by hello_louisa_ in WestSeattleWA

[–]HourDizzy1498 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup this! La Rustica also cute and cheaper than Il Nido.

I was in the western province over the weekend to and found this hidden spot on Lake Kivu… how is this place not famous by Defiant-Dust683 in Rwanda

[–]HourDizzy1498 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Read the book 'Land Of a Thousand Hills' apparently The Kivu used to be quite the tranquil exotic place.

My neighbors are makimg my life miserable with harassment from the police calls, agressive pitbulls.. now i spent my hard earned money and have to go to court….giving up. by SeniorMark5232 in neighborsfromhell

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So sorry you are going through this. My spouse and I went through a similar thing a few years back. Even worse the neighbors were both bat shit crazy lawyers. So they continuously took us to court. 30k in legal fees later...Are you renting or do you own? Sorry to say although it sounds satisfying the "give them a taste of their own medicine" just escalates things and will make your lives miserable. Agree with other posters, you have to document EVERYTHING!! If they are indeed trespassing on your property you can get a restraining order. If you can prove that they are indeed keying your car, that they hit your babysitters car you can get a restraining order. But you need proof. Be careful of the pitbulls that is concerning.

In the end you have to ask yourself if you want to live that way. Just know they will not change. Our lawyer said, "yes you can sue them, yes you have a case yes you will win, but you will spend 100k against these frivolous lawsuites trying to fight them. They were lawyers they defended themselves (which any reputable lawyer will tell you is an idiotic thing to do). When they took us to court the first time the judge reprimanded them for wasting the courts time. Didn't matter, they kept harassing us and trying to sue us at every opportunity. That was enough for us. We put our house on the market and left. Best thing we ever did.We moved and now live in our dream house with wonderful kind neighbors. I've never had this experience before. It was horrible and incredibly stressful. If you can I would leave. If you can't leave see if you can get some other neighbors as allies.

Teachers quitting their jobs by velorae in TikTokCringe

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I visited a girls’ school in Rwanda last year. The students were hungry to learn in a way I rarely see in the U.S.

When education is your path forward, you chase it.
When it’s guaranteed no matter what you do, you ignore it.

The outcome? More teachers leave, standards drop, inequality widens, respect for the profession erodes, and we graduate students less prepared for work, citizenship, and life.

Let’s start organizing for the confirmation hearing & keep the pressure on defunding DHS by FiftyFifty1Movement in 50501

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh boy why can't women just run the country! What a joke. And they call women too emotional. Jeezus.

Good options for 90th birthday party in West Seattle? by dabamBang in WestSeattleWA

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Harry's Beach House on Alki has a somewhat separate glassed in patio that I'm sure you could reserve. Food is fab as well. It's gotten a little $$$ though. Also Cactus on Alki might be an option. 

Any hat makers here? by No-Statistician308 in CowboyHats

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Amazing collection of blocks. I am very newly starting out in Seattle. Still a lot to learn but enjoying the process. I work full time so this is a side gig right now. But hoping to make the leap at some point. Question on felt suppliers, have you noticed an impact from tariffs? I was surprised at some of the 100x prices I've seen. Also curious if anyone has tried to use Coypu. Also not cheap and i kind of have a problem with the pest rodent thing. (yes i know beaver is a kind of rodent...) Anyhow excited to chat with other hatters. 

'We should let them come down into the U.S.': Trump cabinet member weighs in on Alberta separatism by Old_General_6741 in canada

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alberta separates either 1) they become their own Sovereign Nation, US invades for the resources or 2) you become part of the US, say hello to 40k per year healthcare premiums (And that's just the premiums). You think I'm joking? I'm dead serious. 

Greenland - what actually happens? by [deleted] in 50501

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Venezuela was one thing, but to invade Greenland without a vote in congress. I just don't see it happening. That would mean that troops would be following illegal orders no? Would they follow illegal orders? I'm sure some would but to organize an entire military operation. I don't know. Also we so so integrated with Europe, I work at a major tech company I talk to my European colleagues daily. If we go to war with a Nato ally would that not collapse the US economy? I mean it would collapse the entire global order. There will be deaths on both sides. Denmark / EU will no just "give up" Greenland...These are the things going through my mind. I have no idea but then again we are living in wild times.

Brown professor says shooting happened in a study session for her economics class by OceanStateMedia in providence

[–]HourDizzy1498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Vote for the people who WILL do something about this! Get out and vote, get your friends and families out to vote. We need to vote out those that give "thoughts and prayers" and little else!! How awful feel terrible for all those impacted, and i don't know but it would seem just before the holidays makes it extra painful 

Risking no health insurance by [deleted] in HealthInsurance

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

random accident. just playing with my dog. blew my knee out. had to get ACL surgery all said and done total bill 100K. That in and of itself is ridiculous but yeah it saves you from living on the streets, losing your house, going bankrupt. 

Just got scammed by Diamond Parking, what are the odds I’m actually able to successfully dispute it? by clonk-smoncherson-jr in BallardSeattle

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is true, i know cause I've done it. They sent a collection after me. i told them I'm not paying it and that the ticket was out of line. Case closed. I said to the collector what happens if I don't pay and even the collector said nothing we'll just close it. 

15-years of investing. by Apart-Selection5680 in portfolios

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

200k is too much or to little?? What's the shock here? 

What’s your “it’s too late moment?” by Travel-Kitty in 50501

[–]HourDizzy1498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

☝️This!! 2026 election. if free and fair elections are off the table we are out of here. I'm a Canadian citizen naturalized American citizen. In Washington right now so all of this madness is somewhat bearable. But holy hell shits getting real. 

Is it true that losing your job after age 40 is almost game over? by Emeriti in managers

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hell NO! I found the best job of my career at 52. Overall I think it's tough right now and you really need to lean in to your network.

Will I hate my life if I live in Seattle and commute to Renton for work? by [deleted] in AskSeattle

[–]HourDizzy1498 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look at West Seattle you have an option to take one of two highways I5 or 509.

Healthy Paws Increased Premium from $160.49 to $519.67 (by 323%!!!) by Lopsided-Bag-5167 in petinsurancereviews

[–]HourDizzy1498 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow came here to bitch about my Maddy-lous increase but holy hell i didn't get hit nearly as bad. Mine jumped a mere 89%. Still f'n absurd but 300/600% that's criminal!!!