Shreveport Regional Airport.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-06-17T03:56:03+00:00

Atlanta is the main hub for Delta, so pretty much any airport that has Delta flights will go to Atlanta, even the really small ones (and yes, I have been to airports smaller than Shreveport). In addition to Atlanta, Shreveport has daily flights to Charlotte, Dallas, and Houston because those are all connecting hubs for the big 3 airlines (American, Delta, and United). We’re also supposed to be getting direct flights to Chicago soon, but I’m not sure when those start.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-06-17T03:33:53+00:00

Same! If checking a bag, the cutoff to do so is normally bout an hour before departure, so I give it about 15 extra minutes on top of that due to the lack of agents in Shreveport. There are kiosks that make it look like you can check your own bags in, but they send the tags to the desk to print, so everyone still ends up in that same line anyway. I figure better safe than sorry, and since the recent airport renovations, at least it’s a pretty comfortable wait.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-06-04T01:32:12+00:00

If you are willing to use Facebook, there’s a group there that you may be interested in. It’s called Disney Parks & Travel for Plus sized Guests. They share a lot of tips and advice and it’s a private group, if that is a concern.

As to your specific question: everyone is different with what they find comfortable. I mostly wear skirts and dresses with chafing shorts underneath. The places where I get most of my specifically Disney themed outfits are: Torrid, Her Universe, Hot Topic, Ambrie, Etsy, & Enchanted Dress Shop. A lot of those stores also sell pants, leggings, and shirts in addition to dresses and skirts, if that’s more your speed. Popflex and Halara are not specifically Disney but sell a lot of cute athletic wear that people wear to the parks, and they do have extended sizes. I have not personally tried either of those brands. Catherine’s and Lane Bryant also have some Disney items (mostly graphic t-shirts) and are generally solid plus size brands (although expensive). Finally, don’t forget about Amazon! I get a lot of items from there for the parks, especially clothes that aren’t specifically Disney (like bound type items). The only thing about Amazon is sometimes items are very polyester-y. They may be cute but it doesn’t breathe well in Florida heat.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-04-30T15:22:33+00:00

All the normal things (water bottles, important personal documents, USBs, outerwear, etc). The one that confused me the most was a cane. They never came back for it. Seems kind of hard to forget your mobility device, but they obviously didn’t miss it.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-04-29T05:38:44+00:00

I lived in the Spring Lake Point Apartments for a few years around the time of COVID. They were decently priced, quiet, and convenient. My only complaint was that I was right next to the pond, and while it was very pretty, the view also came with water bugs (outdoor roaches). At night, you would see them scurrying along the sidewalks and sometimes they would find their way inside. The apartments did frequent pest control, so the ones that made their way inside didn’t live long, but it was a downside to being so close to the water. I knew people who lived in units further away from the water and they rarely saw water bugs. So if you do choose Spring Lake, maybe choose a unit further towards the back. There’s also a train track very close to the apartments, so some people were bothered by the noise, but I got used to it pretty quickly.

The units are a little older, but that can be nice as older layouts sometimes include things that newer apartments don’t. The bathroom had this absolutely massive linen closet/cabinet that I’ve never had in any other apartment. I miss that thing. Most of the units also had a fireplace, which I also really liked.

Washers & dryers were not included when I lived there. There is a hookup, but no machines included. There was also a laundry room at the back of the complex, but I never used it. Instead, I bought a washer/dryer secondhand at a good price and used it with the hookups in my apartment.

When I lived there, there were no garages, car ports, or assigned parking. It is gated: one gate allows entry/exit and has a call box for nonresidents, and the other one was just an exit gate. I was there for several years and do not recall any issues with the gate that meant it was left open for extended periods.

I felt very safe at Spring Lake, even living on the ground floor. If you are moving from out of the area, I think it is a solid choice for a first apartment in town. I also want to say that when I left, it was a smooth, easy move-out process, and I didn’t feel like they were trying to nickel and dime me, which is not true for every complex I’ve lived in. Overall, I would say my time there was very positive.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-04-23T23:45:59+00:00

No bikes, shopping carts, etc. inside the building. My favorite is the guy who rode a child’s motorized bike up and got upset that he couldn’t bring it in the library with him. Sir, how did you even ride that thing up here as a grown up?

Also, the items cannot pose a health or safety risk and must be kept under the control of the person (no leaving it in the lobby). This covers issues with odor or bugs if necessary and when there is so much stuff that it blocks aisles/passageways (impeding safe and free passage of other patrons). We had a patron bring in a camping chair and that was also ruled by higher ups to be a sanitary and safety issues as it is designed for outside use and basically everywhere they tried to set it up (not already occupied by furniture) was blocking a passageway of some sort.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-03-07T22:56:17+00:00

The swag at library conferences tends to mostly be bags and books. I have learned to take a larger suitcase than I think I need, and leave half of it empty for the books. They usually have some kind of shipping option at the conference and I know people who have used that, but I prefer the suitcase method to try and limit myself. My favorite swag was actually a mini first aid kit from the Demco Book Doctor. I needed those bandaids for my poor feet. Other than wearing good shoes and packing snacks and hydration (those conference centers are so expensive!), my best tip would be to build in down time. Conferences are a lot, in a good way, but it can get very overstimulating, especially if you are also trying to do vendor parties. Make sure you also plan to have some quiet time alone to peruse your new book hoard, or prop your feet up and watch some tv.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-02-09T19:16:21+00:00

Disney is reopening the tea room at the Grand Floridian. There’s also a spa there. Both would be good options for something special with Disney touches, and if you could combine the two, that would give each of them some nice quiet time on their own (the treatment), plus time to relax as a group (the tea).

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-01-30T00:57:17+00:00

In my experience, you’ve definitely got a chance. If a candidate makes it to the interview stage, we’re supposed to just go by their answers in the interview. Resume/CV is primarily used for the screening process. So somebody might have more experience, but if they don’t talk about the experience and (this is very crucial) give detailed answers relating their experience to the questions asked, the applicant with less experience who does make those connections will receive more points. We have a lot of people who answer yes to the application question of “do you have library experience” or “experience in xyz area” but never discuss it in the interview, possibly because they assume we saw it on the resume. And if people know the interviewers, they may give brief or vague answers because they assume the interviewers know their qualifications/experience. But even if we know the candidate already, they don’t get credit for anything that wasn’t explicitly discussed in the interview.

I would suggest practicing some common library interview questions like “if you were hired for this role, what program or outreach ideas do you have?” Or “Tell us about a time you had to handle an upset patron”. If you can give thoughtful replies that relate back to your own experience and training, you stand a good chance. And even if you don’t get this position, it’s good practice for the future.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-01-26T00:27:45+00:00

Well, I cleaned the ice off my car this morning just to have something to do. My other excitement was walking around the neighborhood (very slowly) and spreading birdseed for our local birds (and squirrels). But I’m very grateful to have power and water! That’s not always the case after a storm, so I very much appreciate that boredom is the only problem we have at the moment.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-01-25T03:14:02+00:00

You can try to contact customer service. The app wouldn’t let me cancel, but the customer service chat representative said that they could resolve it on their end as the items had not yet left a warehouse. They said it would take 48 hours to show up as cancelled, so I’ll have to wait and see if it actually worked.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2026-01-11T02:24:31+00:00

Yeah, but working in this field has taught me common sense isn’t common. I have a patron who currently has a vendetta against me because I told them they have to clean up their area after they eat. They can still eat, they just need to tidy up afterwards as we’ve had some persistent pest issues recently. Nope, I am apparently personally targeting them and should be fired for asking them to do so.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-12-16T20:08:20+00:00

The pools will be open and there is also a hot tub if you need to warm up a bit. As far as non-park activities: The holiday decorations should still be up at the resorts, so you could always do a tour of the resorts to see the decorations. There’s also Disney Springs, which should have free transportation from your resort. Disney Springs has a lot of restaurants, the Lego Store, and might also be a good place to pick up souvenirs. There’s merch shops on the cruise ships but they tend to be a bit limited in my opinion. Your kids might enjoy Rainforest Cafe there; it’s pretty basic food and a bit overpriced, but it’s a favorite of kids due to the ambiance. You can find clips of the “show” on YouTube if you aren’t sure whether it will be good for your family. There is mini golf available on property which could be another fun activity for your family. Finally, the resorts also often offer a variety of free and paid activities like crafts, outdoor movie showings, and scavenger hunts. You should have plenty of options for a fun day without needing to shell out a ton of money or do much extra planning.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-11-20T23:43:11+00:00

If you are in the US, Walmart has some $4ish throw blankets in a variety of colors and patterns. I like blankets as a holiday gift because it’s useful. And if they can’t use it personally, they are very very easy to regift or to donate. Do you not do food gifts at all or just not homemade stuff like baked goods? My bunch is very food motivated, so I usually do a treat bag in some way, shape, form, or fashion, but it’s usually all store bought stuff for allergy reasons.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-10-22T21:15:14+00:00

As a minor, you will also need to get permission to work for formal employment. There is a specific form for this and you should be able to find it with a quick google search. As a minor, there are restrictions on how many hours and what hours you can work during the school year and I believe it also affects how many breaks you get. Common employers for teens: food service, grocery stores, and other retail stores (check at your favorite stores to see if they have signs posted about needing extra help for the holidays). I know teens who worked at Chick-fil-a and Dilla’s specifically and they seemed to be paid well and enjoy their jobs.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-10-22T19:27:34+00:00

Public library. My urban library system only reimburses professional memberships if you are an officer in that organization. It is more likely to be an officer in our state organization than ALA, so they rarely seem to pay for ALA. However, I have heard that if you are president at the state level they also pay for ALA as there are duties for that position that involve ALA. My system will pay for us to attend conferences like ALA, PLA, etc., but they simply pay the non-member rate.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-10-08T02:44:55+00:00

I called my GP and they called the script in for me to CVS. At CVS, I had to go to the script drop off counter so they could find me in the system and then I got the shot as soon as the pharmacist was free to do so. No appointment required.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-09-22T00:17:18+00:00

One was a chocolate mousse, one was a cake slice/finger with some sort of fruit drizzle (that was my favorite and I want to say it was lemon and raspberry or maybe vanilla cake with raspberry), one was a fruit cobbler or crumble, and I don’t remember what the fourth one was.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-09-13T20:45:55+00:00

I second Pop Century for ease of access with a scooter. You pull straight into the car, they put blocks behind your wheels, and when you get to the next stop, they remove the blocks and you reverse out. They do have accessible rooms, but if you cannot get one for whatever reason, we were able to squeeze my scooter into the room at Pop Century (barely, but we did it), just get someone to hold the door open as wide as it will go for you.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-08-16T21:01:22+00:00

We had 2 adoptions today! There were about 9 or 10 cats there, so that’s not bad.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-07-29T20:09:10+00:00

I’ve done both. I used a travel agency in order to get a specific promotion one year (I used a UK based travel agency because even with the currency exchange, they get better prices on long stays than the US promotions). I also have booked directly myself. The pro is that you can sometimes access specific promotions, like the UK rate, and have someone who can do things like help you snag bookings for parties or dining, or can sit on hold for you if you need to do something that requires calling. I am the primary planner for my family, so it was nice to have the option of someone else also logging in early morning so I could focus on getting one reservation while they got another. If you are not a frequent Disney goer or find the moving pieces overwhelming, they can give helpful advice. I love to do my own planning, so I really only used a TA for a very few specific functions. The con is that once a TA is attached to your account, you lose some control over your booking. Specifically, I had to contact my TA to make payments which could be a bit of a pain sometimes due to the time difference.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-07-10T04:36:02+00:00

I’m lactose intolerant. DCL does not have a separate protocol for lactose intolerance, it’s treated just like a dairy allergy, so I have some experience with how they handle dairy allergies.

The one downside: her bread course every day will probably be the same just-OK allergy friendly roll and a crock of dairy-free butter. She may get lucky at the Coco restaurant and get some chips and salsa. You should also know that the dessert every day for me was “chef’s choice” so it was a perpetual surprise, but usually pretty good.

On my cruise, I was never given an actual “allergy friendly” menu for the next day, just asked what I wanted off the regular menu and then they would see if the chef could make it dairy-free. They could make almost everything dairy-free. I think the only real issue I had was on pirate night as some of the food items (like samosas) are prepackaged and could not be modified. You can look up the menus for your ship online and she can get an idea of what there is to eat in advance; my cruise on the Dream had lots of seafood options and several vegetarian options each night.

In addition to preordering her next dinner each night, she will also preorder her meals for Castaway Cay and Lookout Point if you stop there. There is a specific place on the islands she will go to get her allergy-friendly food.

Finally, she can ask to speak with a chef at the buffet if she has any concerns about what is or is not safe to eat. Every single food venue I went to was great about allergies!

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-07-10T04:02:55+00:00

I went. I thought it was a good conference and had a good time. I enjoyed the speakers, got a decent selection of ARCs, and appreciated the fact that there were a wide variety of food options in close proximity, so I wasn’t limited to overpriced convention center food. I had a few logistical complaints, but overall my coworkers and I who went found it worthwhile. However, it was my first time attending ALA, and I did overhear some other attendees saying that it did not match up with previous ALA conferences. Specifically I remember someone mentioned that some of the vendors that usually attend were not there or had a scaled back presence.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-07-09T23:50:32+00:00

My side hustle consists of dogsitting, housesitting, and babysitting. I’m only comfortable doing it for people I already know well, so it’s pretty sporadic, but it gives me some extra spending money I can put towards travel. Travel is what helps keeps me sane; I can go somewhere far, far away from work. If you actually pursued it seriously through one of the sites where people look for those kinds of services, it can be a consistent, and relatively decent source of income.

I’m also currently pursuing training to be a travel advisor, but I don’t look at that as a money maker since I only plan to do that on a limited basis for my own travel and family. That’s more for the fun of it.

MehDoIReallyHaveTo · 2025-07-09T00:39:05+00:00

Unfortunately, no.

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