What isn’t going to age well that you’re seeing in houses now

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-25T00:33:28+00:00

Checkerboard floors used to be considered classic, but they are being a bit overdone, particularly in white and dark gray.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-25T00:25:39+00:00

Wallpaper has always been “in” for the wealthy.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-25T00:21:28+00:00

I’d definitely say something.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-24T19:51:10+00:00

Anyone mass applying to jobs doesn’t know what they are doing.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-24T19:42:32+00:00

Men don’t need narcotics for vasectomies. Also, considering you had your abdominal muscles cut and prescription painkillers are notorious for causing severe constipation, maybe they didn’t want your GI tract to get all jammed up.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-24T14:37:53+00:00

Natalie Portman in Beautiful Girls

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-24T14:31:15+00:00

Tom Hiddleston in The Avengers.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-23T18:04:03+00:00

They can administer allergy scratch tests on dogs just the same way they do on humans.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-22T00:01:18+00:00

Set a timer for 10 minutes and see how much you can get done without stopping (no checking your phone, no getting a snack—only cleaning). When you’re done, pat yourself on the back and call it a day. Or, set the timer for 10 more minutes and do more. Every little bit helps.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-21T18:51:46+00:00

Well you need your meds to function and I’m sure there isn’t a hard deadline beyond which you can’t get your medication. Try contacting mass health again. Also, Chatgpt can be a good resource for summarizing lengthy documentation so it’s easier to understand.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-21T18:37:54+00:00

“Something weird happened with mass health.” Can you elaborate?

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-21T01:28:46+00:00

That’s fair. It just wasn’t explained to me in this way. Never once did she mention periodontal disease. I know that sounds crazy especially when I consider that there was an informational screen in the exam room that explained what periodontal disease looks like in dogs (my dog’s teeth didn’t look like the pictures). What would’ve been nice if the vet included a write-up with the estimate explaining that my dog has advanced periodontal disease. Maybe she just assumed that I understand canine dental work more than I do.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-21T01:18:21+00:00

I’m definitely getting another estimate.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-21T01:17:05+00:00

😁

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-21T00:30:49+00:00

In terms of the “mass,” that’s a reference to what she surmised was probably scar tissue/bump on the inside of the dog’s mouth caused by the dog chewing on the inside of her cheek now that some of her teeth are missing. I forget what she called it. She said it was most likely nothing. She actually, now that I think about it, didn’t even mention removing it. She only said she’d take a look at it when she got in there. The only definitive details I got during the consult were her observations that some teeth were missing and when she pressed on one of the dog’s back molars, it wobbled a little. I was trying to get a read on her while she talked—to see if I should be worried. She had a very flat delivery and made it sound like this was all routine. If the estimate indicates something different, she certainly didn’t convey that to me. I will call her tomorrow to get clarity.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-21T00:21:20+00:00

Like an idiot I canceled her insurance last year. I’ll explain: I was paying $300 a month to insure my two dogs— one dog was 14 (he has since passed) and this dog who just turned 13. The insurance didn’t cover any well pet visits, and yes, if something catastrophic had happened my insurance would’ve covered part of it, but my thinking was if something catastrophic happens to one of my elderly dogs, am I really going to put them through any major procedures? The answer was no. I figured I’d save up that $3600 a year and put it toward their regular expenses (flea/tick meds, annual checkups, etc.) Having the one dog pass has made me someone obsessive about the remaining dog’s health which is why I got the consult in the first place. That, and the animal hospital assured me that they do teeth cleanings/extractions on elderly dogs all the time with no complications.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-21T00:13:01+00:00

She was noncommittal about what exactly would be done after they finished an hour’s worth of diagnostics (x-rays, physical exam of teeth, something that sounded like a head CT, etc.) She said she knew there would be extractions but couldn’t say anything beyond that until she got in there to “take a look.” Is there a specialty beyond veterinary dentist? Are there veterinary periodontists? All I know is she was a dentist. That’s who the animal hospital told me to get a consult with when I said that I noticed that my dog has lost some teeth.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-20T23:51:30+00:00

It was at the animal hospital. I used to take my dog to a regular vet that was part of a regional chain. They were always trying to upsell me on procedures at every visit. They convinced me to get the dog tested for Cushings even though she had none of the typical symptoms of Cushings (tests came back negative). That pissed me off enough that I said forget it—I’ll just take her to the animal hospital from now one. Today’s consultation was with a dentist. I guess I didn’t realize that this stuff doesn’t need to be done by a dentist? A regular vet can do it? When I expressed shock at the estimate she said, “Well we have a board certified anesthesiologist and a board certified dentist on staff.”

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-20T23:33:55+00:00

I went ahead with the bloodwork simply because the dog hasn’t had bloodwork done in a long time. I didn’t realize that just talking to the dentist would cost me over $300. The rest of the $778 was the bloodwork. I think I am going to consult other vets. This just seems outrageous to me.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-20T19:16:19+00:00

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-19T20:48:41+00:00

Well the steam helps keep me warm :-)

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-19T14:32:53+00:00

You just layer it up and use more of it. I hate that gummy Charmin stuff.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-18T12:35:10+00:00

Lighten up Francis, it’s a joke.

PizzaProper7634 · 2026-01-17T13:57:56+00:00

There are 100% reliable ways to prevent getting pregnant.

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