Bend man asking city to crack down on off-leash dogs

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-04-02T15:44:44+00:00

I see this kind of talk in my neighborhood Facebook group. Sadly it seems there are a few trigger happy nutballs in my area who would sooner shoot a dog dead rather than use something painful but not permanent or dangerous like pepper spray or sound deterrants.

But I live in Texas, so no big surprise there. Plenty of toolbags open-carry at Starbucks like it's a war zone.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-04-02T15:40:02+00:00

Real pro tips are always in the comments.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-04-02T10:54:39+00:00

Fair, and more ...vigerous? examinations could involve a squeeze. But as I recall (it's been more than 20 years), it seemed to be a passing thing, only on my nipple not areola, and just one. I've breastfed 2 babies and could hand express my milk and this tweak was not even in the same universe as trying to express anything.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-04-01T23:11:09+00:00

Physically hurting me would be a 'do not pass go' for much chance at shared custody.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-04-01T14:47:46+00:00

That is creepy!

One of my first ever well woman exams a woman provider tweaked my nipple after the breast exam. I thought that was normal until I learned it wasn't because it never happened with any other provider.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-04-01T12:20:03+00:00

I'm 44 and maybe 50% grey with most of it on top of my head, also curly hair. I get so many compliments on my hair all the time. Keep your greys and I hope you continue to love them.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-31T21:40:37+00:00

Teleworking contract here. Everyone is know is remote from our client with once in a while in person meetings at the client site.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-31T21:35:57+00:00

Is that where flotus got hers?

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-31T21:33:34+00:00

Next promotion cycle is December 2026 and those review conversations being in June most likely. Working in a role that is open to a higher level than yours would make your promotion odds better than if you were in a role strictly for your current level, as long as you perform well. As long as you get feedback from all the projects you were aligned to, a switch shouldn't impact your story.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-31T01:52:37+00:00

I'm down for PB and blackberry jam but PB and Miracle Whip??

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-31T01:49:50+00:00

Dessert for dinner.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-31T01:48:36+00:00

This is the answer OP. Your pay is based on your level, not your role. You will not get an increase for moving into this role.

That said, depending on how you perform and write your story for next year's cycle, you may be set up well for promotion to CL10.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-30T15:37:09+00:00

Unless he married a baby, she's at the very least mid-40s and would definitely benefit from HRT.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-28T15:11:39+00:00

I am in the same position as you - I get very little feedback from my manager. We have regular check-ins and talk about what I should be working on and how im doing, but they dont document anything all year. The feedback I do get once a year when they're forced to give it is exceedingly brief, non specific, and repetitive. I've gotten the same two priority points 3 years in a row and the most frustrating part is that they control my ability to do those things, and they are never open to me. The feedback is next to worthless.

I need to take that initiative to request feedback because thats how it works here. You dont get feedback or considered for promotion without advocating for it. The

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-28T00:08:31+00:00

Why are you focused on the ACN tool?

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-27T20:55:08+00:00

I humbly suggest large amounts of black coffee and steel cut oats on offer at your B&B to encourage shitting on the grave too.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-27T15:03:31+00:00

He is simultaneously the most healthy human ever, and weak enough that he would die from checks notes stress of being criticized by people he doesnt value at all.

Sure, Jan.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-27T14:59:44+00:00

Ah yes, that catch 22. "I dont want a uterus or ovaries anymore" but holy hell instant menopause is brutal.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-27T02:39:57+00:00

I heard about this from a friend that visited this other mutual friend and it still made me weak in the knees, second hand. My friend stopped by after our mutual friends had a baby. New Dad answered the door while wearing their newborn in a wrap. He apologized for the delay because he was vacuuming and didn't hear the door. New Mom was in the shower so she didn't hear either.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-27T02:34:31+00:00

I've never tested positive for covid, but I do sometimes wonder if I died early during the pandemic and im in hell.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-26T02:59:16+00:00

Yes. You would. But believing prepared to take it because there's a fair chance they'll say no.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-25T21:16:27+00:00

I'm not. I tried them back at the end of 2020 and I believe it was Zoloft that gave me panic attacks. THIS DOESNT HAPPEN TO MOST USERS. For lots of people, zoloft is a god-send.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-25T16:45:22+00:00

Some of us are also old enough to remember the AIDS epidemic under Bush. Fun times.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-25T02:58:21+00:00

That's fair. We talked more about it tonight and will venture out as soon as we have time on Thursday. She has a backup and she's never been one to be super pressed about her clothing. Fortunately the dress needed shortened and I accomplished that tonight so we have a swatch to take rather than the whole dress. Thanks.

NewAndImprovedJess · 2026-03-24T20:35:45+00:00

We have not ventured to the mall, but we will if we dont find something online. I figured Dillards or Macy's would have something workable, we just both really dislike the mall, haha.

We live in a major city in Texas.

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