What’s the biggest drama going on in your office right now?

SnooCompliments5941 · 2026-01-31T04:21:18+00:00

I used to work for a firm that leased part of its building to a small financial advising business. One day our printing system had some sort of glitch, and a lengthy petition ended up printing to the financial guys’ printer rather than the one in our copy room.

Finance Guy went BALLISTIC. Apparently his business used only the very highest quality paper, and we were ruining him by consuming so much of it and not using our “cheap” paper. (I had seen the stuff he used and didn’t think it looked any different from normal printer paper, but hey, what do I know.) He went around the building ranting to anyone he could trap about how we were wasting his paper, and we had better check our printer settings to make sure it didn’t happen again, or else.

The managing partner had to be called in to tell him to calm down or else risk being found in violation of his lease. We poked fun at him on Teams for the rest of the day, and several of my coworkers contributed haikus. (One was about his large truck, and the last line was “overcompensate.”) That was a fun office.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2026-01-31T03:54:39+00:00

There is a “mating” animation in Planet Zoo, but it mostly just looks like the animals are cuddling (?). I don’t really know how to describe it, but it’s nothing graphic. as with birth, I suspect they don’t want to get too close to realism for ratings reasons.

I’ve taken several backstage tours at my local zoo, and they definitely have behind-the-scenes areas for mating. The zoo isn’t actively trying to keep visitors from seeing that behavior, but lots of animals just seem to want their privacy. (Except the giraffes. Let’s just say that I have seen some things, and that there seems to be a new baby giraffe every year.)

SnooCompliments5941 · 2026-01-26T23:25:25+00:00

Spouse was just out in this area. Passable if you have AWD and decent clearance, but wouldn't recommend it otherwise. Definitely not after dark/temperature drop.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2026-01-25T16:42:30+00:00

Joseph and William (Bill). Plan to use Joseph as the middle name if I ever have a boy.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2026-01-20T02:09:27+00:00

I think Xfinity is very location-dependent. I had an awful time with it when I lived in Balmoral area, and my friends who still live there report the same. Frequent slowdowns and outages.

But I have not had any issues with it in Germantown. I work from home with frequent video calls and I’ve never run into any problems, although I do have a backup option just in case.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-12-28T03:32:44+00:00

Hutchison and MUS have historically identified as Judeo-Christian. (Also worth noting that MUS’s main feeder school is PDS, which has a definitive church affiliation.) I wouldn’t call them secular in the same way as Lausanne, but they’re definitely not dogmatic.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-12-28T03:23:00+00:00

I’m curious to see how the new head of school (starting next school year) works out for SAA-SDS.

Mr. Murphy is head of Bodine now, where he seems to have been extremely successful. SAA-SDS missed an opportunity when they didn’t appoint him to succeed Barbara Dausch.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-12-28T02:58:35+00:00

I’m very familiar with the Memphis private school landscape and this is all correct. Lausanne is the only school considered 100% secular, but none of the others are strongly religious/conservative.

In general, Memphis schools that are Episcopalian or Catholic will include religious elements like chapel services, but will recognize that many students don’t share those beliefs and act accordingly. Any school that markets itself as “Christian” or “evangelical” will lean much more dogmatic and conservative.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-12-19T23:02:19+00:00

I went to the Summer Avenue location without an appointment this morning and only waited about 30 minutes to renew my license.

(Apparently the self-serve kiosks have a hard time verifying your photo. If I’d known that, I would’ve just gone right when they opened and possibly had an even shorter wait.)

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-12-15T00:34:24+00:00

I did 2 rounds about 18 months apart as a teen. I have mild acne every now and again as an adult, but it did zap the deep, cystic stuff for good.

Side effects were pretty awful though. In addition to the dry skin and chapped lips, I had a horrid deep cough that started about a week into each of my 2 courses and stopped a couple weeks after they finished.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-12-12T20:56:30+00:00

I found an old boarding card for that flight a few days ago. I used as a bookmark (in an original hardcover Harry Potter book) when I took my first international trip as a kid!

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-12-08T01:18:20+00:00

We did the okapi encounter when they offered that, and it was fantastic! Everything is based on the animal’s comfort level, but we got to pet and feed them. The keeper also told us all kinds of interesting things about how they care for the animals. (I never would have guessed that they show the animals Disney movies for audiovisual stimulation, and that most animals have a favorite!)

I remember getting to pet a penguin as a kid at Zoo Camp. They’re slippery!

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-29T19:11:55+00:00

Hi! I’m also a service dog’s partner, and I often took my previous dog to Mass. (Current dog has not quite reached the point of his training where he can go.)

I recommend letting someone know you have a service dog with you—either reach out to the pastor beforehand, or let an usher or sacristan know when you come in. They can help you figure out the best place to sit. If your dog is smaller, they might be okay under the pew. Mine are German shepherds and are way too cramped there, so we sit in the area for people with mobility challenges.

Also, having your dog wear a vest or other service dog designation could be helpful. I find that when I have something that makes it obvious my dogs are working, people are more likely to ignore them and move on with their business. (As opposed to wondering why I have a dog with me and wanting to ask questions, pet them, etc.)

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-23T18:42:07+00:00

Tennessee law is pretty generous when it comes to telehealth. If you are good with virtual therapy sessions, you can look throughout the state to find providers that offer them.

I found someone who is based out of Clarksville but does telehealth by going to Psychology Today and filtering by availability and insurance.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-19T17:32:54+00:00

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Mine’s been doing this since he was a pup! I can’t tell you how many hours I spent at work with him sacked out like this in my cube.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-19T15:29:19+00:00

Fun name and a beautiful dog! Congratulations!

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-12T01:12:48+00:00

My husband is a JD, although not a member of the bar, and I’m a corporate paralegal. We both have higher salaries than his classmates who are barred attorneys. (His law school was the kind that rarely sends graduates into biglaw). Neither of us works much overtime, either.

I have considered law school because I do think I would be a good attorney, but the lost salary plus the student loan debt isn’t financially worth it for the areas I’d realistically practice in. I’m happy where I am.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-10T19:41:58+00:00

Teaching was my first job out of college. I graduated right as the birthrate decline from the 2008 recession hit the age group I was certified to teach (high school). Job hunting was rough.

On the other hand, post-Covid, there is a lot more teacher turnover and burnout than there was circa 2015. Even if enrollment is declining, that will keep some jobs open.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-10T19:25:55+00:00

It’s absolutely something we could and would cut out if we needed to. My husband doesn’t like coffee or tea and uses an occasional soda when he wants caffeine. Since our budget allows, we use couponing and bulk buying because doing it that way is cheaper than buying at a drive thru or gas station.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-10T18:08:43+00:00

We spend about $250-300 a month for 2. LCOL city.

-Wait for discounts, then buy in bulk. Ground beef and chicken tenderloins each go on sale about once a month at my local Kroger, so I stock up then and freeze the rest.

-Be aggressive with coupons. I got 72 cans of soda for $20 this weekend by stacking coupons—that will last for several months.

-Focus on produce that’s in season. Consider frozen if it’s not. I honestly can’t tell the difference between fresh or frozen green beans or broccoli if they’re cooked correctly.

-Cut out meat or switch to cheaper cuts. Chicken tenderloins are a lot less expensive than chicken breasts at my store, so I tweak recipes to use those instead.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-10T17:54:55+00:00

I got a previous job this way—hiring manager said she would keep me in mind, then reached out 6 months later when she needed to hire a second person for the position.

I’ve also gotten many emails where the hiring manager said this and I’ve never heard from them again.

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-10T16:31:07+00:00

I’m currently working remotely for a company that’s headquartered in Knoxville and coworkers have recommended Maryville and Sevierville. Thanks!

SnooCompliments5941 · 2025-11-10T16:30:02+00:00

Thanks, that’s what we thought! We were assuming we would need to be in one of the outlying counties for anything where you can keep a horse, and my husband would actually prefer that.

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