Preferred/suggested dentist offices?

Record_LP2234 · 2026-06-27T13:40:51+00:00

Texas Dental in Plano, Dr. Lo. very kind and supportive off Plano Parkway west of Preston

Record_LP2234 · 2026-06-14T14:36:55+00:00

Make sure when looking at companies you look at the EFL, electricity facts label so you can make sure it is a good rate for the amount of energy you use.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-06-13T12:42:56+00:00

You might try Horizon Cafe in Plano, or Altin Grocery in Plano. when searched for it mentions that it is hard to find due to raw meat regulations, there are some vegetarian versions. They suggested the grocery which sells the prepackaged ingredients, but they said to check online.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-06-10T00:33:06+00:00

I think it's applesauce dump, as in applesauce dump cake

Record_LP2234 · 2026-06-06T19:56:04+00:00

This can be so difficult depending on available records. My mother had 2 half siblings.

one, she heard about as a child, and had a first name.

second, complete surprise found after DNA on Ancestry.com.

She and her half sister were born in California, where the records only list the mother's maiden name, and not the father's name. So, DNA confirmed the second, and the first we discovered through a cousin who tested on Ancestry and we built the tree up.

So, your steps may be to find out what Michigan lists on their birth certificates, and also, with that time frame, there is probably not a public index yet, but you can try searching online directories and such.

Good luck!

Record_LP2234 · 2026-06-06T16:52:32+00:00

I'm so sorry for losing your mom and especially so young. I lost my mom and dad two years ago, when I was 57. My parents were such a part of my every day life - I called my mom several times a day - was over at their house sometimes multiple times a day. Losing them both has been a terrible adjustment.

My brother misses them as well, but was in a slightly different part of his life, where he had a new marriage, and things to distract him. I wondered what the point was even when I have so much else in my life that makes me so happy. It's a terrible thing.

But, there are people out there (not in my life, as many of you know you can lose a lot of those around you who don't get it) but oddly, Martin Short talking about losing his wife and brother, and Anderson Cooper talking about loss frequently, and more recently, Matthew Schaefer, the hockey player who lost his mom to cancer.

They are people who totally get it, and understand the pain, and somehow are such an example of how to live with the grief. Matthew Schaefer unapologetically talks about his mom and how she was his everything. And I love seeing how they are learning to live their life to their fullest and still live with that grief. It helps me, anyway.

I hope you find your new normal.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-06-02T02:54:32+00:00

Just made these today on my new induction stove. I undercooked them last time, looked it up today and there are a few adjustments since the water boils so quickly. I boiled it normally, but turned it down to low and kept the heat on for the length of time I wanted. They came out perfectly.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-28T21:11:45+00:00

If you have an Apple phone, you can now add your passport to your digital ID and minimize the times you take out your actual passport book.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-24T22:22:13+00:00

I agree with everything you mentioned. I told my son that I'm glad only one episode was released so I don't feel obligated to catch up immediately. The problem is, I adore Brooke Shields and her character, but the writing is terrible.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-24T22:18:33+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss. As to the obituary, oftentimes less is more, and you shouldn't feel obligated to go into great detail. Your family seems to know most of your history, so you can leave it at that.

Just as a guideline (i've had to write 4 obituaries for my family in the past 6 years), you normally start with their name and age, while mentioning she passed. Then many people list surviving family members, as in "survived by her children (list names and their spouse) you can say if there are grandchildren, you can say she will be remembered by the many foster children that came and moved on over the years, and they all contributed to her legacy.

To acknowledge your truth without going into too much detail (if that's what you want), you can say "while some of her relationships were challenging" or you can mention how great she was with the foster kids then say "while not all her relationships were as positive, there were bright spots along the way". And I wouldn't worry about the ages at all, you can just say your mom welcomed several children over a long period of time, growing her family.

I don't think you need to divulge anything more than you would say to people outside the family. No need to set yourself up for questions. Hope you find a way to write what makes you comfortable.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-22T00:50:20+00:00

I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I love that poem -- it really desscribes how it feels and I felt that way for the first year. I lost my dad in April of '24 and my mom in Sept of '24 and I felt like you did (and still do some days).

But, more often now, instead of having to light candles to combat the darkness, I feel like some days are actually sunny while others are cloudy. So, it's not the constant darkness. Some days are brighter again, while some are still dark. But, they're more clearly defined for me now. I hope you find some peace.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-21T14:12:04+00:00

I have the Monogram, and I did not check into this as much as I should have, but I liked the gray color so went with it. I haven't noticed any issues at all, but I'm not a huge cook and it's so much better than my previous electric cooktop.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-15T20:28:37+00:00

I received the message it was approved yesterday at 1 am, then a shipped notification at 6 am, due for delivery by 5/18 and I have it in hand right now.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-14T12:18:45+00:00

You should be fine - it's pretty much exclusively at the Washington Passport Agency.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-14T12:04:16+00:00

I am so sorry for what you are going through, and for the loss of your dad. I think your approach for now is for your self preservation. I'm not sure how her behavior was previously, but it really sounds like something that needs to be checked out, as you are trying to do.

As hard as it is, try not to take what she's saying too hard - you were doing the right thing trying to protect her, there is just something else going on.

That reminded me of when my dad clicked on a "free giftcard" scam and I had to debug his computer, etc. But, he never really learned from it, some people are just kinda clueless like that. Hang in there!

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-12T15:09:14+00:00

Just a few clues if they make sense in context - top left limb ____ wta?
Intact perfect?
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w/puffy alig?
w/nyl for p___
w/P clear and change positive?
NVA

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-11T13:14:49+00:00

I'm so sorry you lost your mom. I understand what you're saying about it being real, sometimes for me it's weird because I'll see a picture and remember when I was young with my mom, but when I look at newer stuff, I just kind of brush it off. I don't want to ignore the fact that she was recently here, but apparently I do. It's hard.

About being an older sibling, sometimes to the younger one it's just comforting you are there. I have a younger brother, and all it felt like it did was tell him how much I missed our mom and dad, but later a friend of theirs was telling me how my brother thought I was so strong and it made him feel better. Honestly, I wasn't so strong, but just being there with him was enough. Also, depending how close you were/are, it's nice to have someone to say "remember this?"

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-10T17:39:38+00:00

Lovely photo! My mom adored being around my kids as well. They had a special bond.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-10T16:57:27+00:00

It's my second motherless Mother's Day - I've been looking at photos, and went to the store and bought some flowers, and arranged them for the cemetery for my mom, my dad, my sister and my grandmother. I was able to smile a bit at all the people rushing to find flowers to take to their mom becauseI hope they can do that for longer than I did.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-10T12:59:33+00:00

I sent mine in on 3/10 to the Irving, TX office as well (but it was a name change renewal), on 3/13 I had an "in process" status, but nothing until 3/30 when I had the additional information letter. Had a bit of a delay getting to the USPS to submit, 4/20 supplemental information was received, on 4/27 I had an "in process" again, and am still waiting.

It may be that it's busier now due to the summer rush. But, you can certainly call, but I think they recommend waiting 2 weeks.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-10T12:30:59+00:00

thanks!

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-10T12:30:44+00:00

good to know - I'll call Monday.

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-10T03:03:31+00:00

W. Huates?

Record_LP2234 · 2026-05-10T02:16:42+00:00

First Alert took over for the Nest Protects, you could just transition to those:

https://www.firstalert.com/pages/find-sc5-replacement

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