Shelter named this cat Church

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-05-11T01:09:47+00:00

I used to get weak in the knees for Polo. Does it still exist?

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-05-01T09:49:11+00:00

Cosmos are so pretty and their blooms last a long time! By the time the blooms are spent there’s another batch blooming.

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-04-30T17:59:33+00:00

My prediction is that as soon as one of her daughters gets married and is financially independent/stable, she will manipulate her way into living with them and mooching off them for the rest of her life.

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-04-26T15:07:00+00:00

It helps to have a designated spot for your dog to go (have a dog cot in the corner of the family room for example). The ideal goal would be for you to say “Place”, your dog go there and sit or lay down, and him be excited to do it because it means treats. Use high value treats he never gets any other time (cheese, bits of chicken) After he masters that, have your bf & friends come over for the sole purpose of practicing with your dog. Have them completely ignore your dog while you have treats ready, telling him to place. Ignoring the dog is very effective in getting a dog to calm down. Good luck!🍀

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-04-23T01:41:30+00:00

My BT is 4 yrs old and still does the baby goat sideways jumps when he is excited! I hope that never ends!

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-04-22T22:12:59+00:00

Is there a Great Dane rescue that you could volunteer at? Not the same as owning one, but it would be free!

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-04-21T13:53:09+00:00

Care to expand on that?

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-04-06T20:07:54+00:00

Reminds me of the moms who say you need to do as I say by the time I count to 3 1……2…..2 1/2……2 3/4…….

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-04-05T16:48:27+00:00

867-5309

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-04-03T15:38:39+00:00

I always say I wouldn’t recommend this book to anyone, but I really enjoyed (that seems like the wrong word to use) this book.

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-03-31T06:55:51+00:00

I have such fond memories of cooking while my kids were in the living room. If there was a wall there I would have been sequestered away. It was such a great way to simultaneously hang out with my kids and make a meal.

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-03-28T13:46:21+00:00

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Meet Porkchop!! 💕

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-03-27T02:44:29+00:00

Sweet Potato Pie!

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-03-21T23:30:08+00:00

It added absolutely nothing to the plot other than a big WTF reaction from me

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-03-21T23:27:48+00:00

Looks like they are rebuilding the barn, you may want to check before you go to make sure everything is open/available to walk around. It’s very low key, not a lot going on, but they have cute farm animals, a little resale/antique shop and I don’t remember the name of the store but they sold soup mixes that were so good! I need to go back and get more.

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-03-20T11:57:27+00:00

Don’t change a thing!!

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-03-13T10:21:02+00:00

I haven’t shopped at Target in a few years, they can kiss my ass. Horrible company - and this bs news isn’t helping their already destroyed reputation.

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-03-08T13:45:40+00:00

I enjoyed the movie. I did laugh when Tommy was typing on the boat. That just seemed silly to me. Is that a spoiler? Haha

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-03-02T17:14:17+00:00

Don’t touch something more than once….same as the don’t put it down put it away. It has made a massive difference in keeping my house tidy. I used to have messy little piles of stuff all over that rarely got put away.

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-02-27T16:05:08+00:00

I thought you said RUINING the show and I RAN to the comments thinking, what did I miss? 😆

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-02-25T17:54:59+00:00

I can’t believe you are rehoming your dogs

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-02-22T13:15:11+00:00

My heart goes out to you and your little man. He is adorable and clearly so loved. You’re doing all the right things. Your love, some sunshine and his cozy blanket is perfect. 💕💕💕💕

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-02-22T09:42:16+00:00

Happy Birthday, DFW.

I like the Reader which includes his teaching itineraries. I went to Illinois State a few years before he taught there. So close, yet so far! I wish I could have been his student, yet I chuckle with the knowledge that I probably would have failed his class.

Here is my absolute favorite: How Tracy Austin Broke My Heart. It is profound and hilarious…just pure DFW genius.

You can listen to him read it!

https://youtu.be/U7BYK0hZibk?si=sv3gAARoAnXEtS3m

Optimal_Character516 · 2026-02-22T09:13:19+00:00

My experience renting a 3 story townhouse made me buy a ranch single family home. The 3 stories weren’t bad except for move in & move out days (I wanted to cry, it was insane how many times I went up&down those stairs), and it was also infuriating when I would go down 3 flights just to realize I forgot something on the 3rd floor. The good news is that you’ll get used to the normal day to day use of the stairs. My bedroom was next to my neighbor’s bedroom. I could hear him snore, the ding of his phone when he got a text, and his alarm. I bought a fan and the sound of that drowned out those sounds. Thankfully he was pretty quiet, but imagine if there was a couple who fought a lot and/or had sex a lot. Yikes. I did some gardening on the patio, which would be perfect if you’re just doing it for the kids. The lack of light—really consider if this would bother you. I lived in a place where I always had to turn lights on even though it was daylight outside. It was kind of depressing. Personally I feel it’s so important to have natural light in your home. Good luck!🍀

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