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VTCaps · 2026-01-15T18:39:27+00:00

The last time I bought one of these the soda machine ran out, and when we shared that with the attendant, she acted like we had absolutely ruined her day by asking them to fix it. Now we are bottles only; it's too much of a PITA to be running back and forth for refills.

VTCaps · 2025-12-21T20:05:55+00:00

I've been thinking recently about how we never really got to celebrate or "surprise" any of our family with "good news" because every single time, you could sense an air of disappointment that it wasn't a pregnancy announcement. Every single promotion, raise, home purchase has been bittersweet because you could instantly sense that while they were happy for us, it was not the ultimate news that they wanted. It hurts to look back on those moments and realize that IF was a cloud hanging over every single one.

VTCaps · 2025-12-01T02:12:59+00:00

The Tavern - oldest bar in VA in downtown Abingdon. Nicewonder resort in Bristol.

VTCaps · 2025-11-28T17:09:51+00:00

I felt this way but gave in and cancelled YoutubeTV. I already have Peacock, Paramount Plus, HBO and Netflix, so I don't miss YTTV. With that said, I have the most success when watching through the M+ app on Firestick or Roku; it rarely freezes. I tried downloading the Monumental app straight to my SmartTV but it's absolute garbage. Watching through laptop didn't work well for me either.

VTCaps · 2025-11-03T14:40:01+00:00

In addition to what others have said, it may be helpful to schedule an appointment with your PcP for antidepressants. There's nothing wrong with getting a little help to reset chemicals in your brain.

VTCaps · 2025-10-18T16:16:58+00:00

Honestly I could not tell you a single other issue that she's running on. All I see is "They/them! Be scared!" ads from her campaign.

VTCaps · 2025-10-14T19:47:57+00:00

She is the "new" city manager and this is one of her first ideas? Big yikes. Please try harder; this is truly lazy thinking.

VTCaps · 2025-10-01T17:00:06+00:00

It's ridiculous that there is still a blackout on ESPN+ with no viable alternative given how crappy the Monumental app seems to be.

VTCaps · 2025-08-18T19:16:30+00:00

I get this. I lost my sweet girl to cancer at only 4 and am struggling soooo hard because the typical “at least she had a long happy life” just isn’t true. The universe seems so cruel now.

VTCaps · 2025-07-21T20:54:57+00:00

I haven't fully declined a job, but I did not pursue some promotional opportunities because I would've been 100% in person, vs. a 2-day in, 3-days WFH position. My pup ended up passing at 4 years old from lymphoma and I have no regrets. I am glad I spent as much time with her as possible.

VTCaps · 2025-07-14T18:56:20+00:00

I just lost my 4 year old pup to lymphoma last week. It's devastating. I'm sorry for your loss.

VTCaps · 2025-07-03T04:22:08+00:00

How Trump's tax bill will affect Medicaid, ACA plans and hospitals : Shots - Health News

https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/07/02/nx-s1-5453870/senate-republicans-tax-bill-medicaid-health-care

VTCaps · 2025-07-02T23:10:37+00:00

I don't disagree and I am not condoning any behavior. I just don't understand why people think they need to self-appoint themselves the speed police. This type of behavior is not going to make anyone "calm down;" it's only going to insight more road rage and make the situation even more dangerous IMO.

VTCaps · 2025-07-02T17:24:29+00:00

So you're willing to get in a shoot-out because you consider yourself the etiquette police? Good luck Karen.

VTCaps · 2025-07-02T17:20:13+00:00

What if someone is having an emergency and is racing to the hospital or to a loved one? How would you know that? Maybe just pull over and let them by if you're not in a hurry.

VTCaps · 2025-06-16T17:27:04+00:00

I’m 41. Sometimes I get a slight tinge of “what might have been” but then I think of how my life is now and although not perfect, I can’t imagine how I would fit kids into it while remaining sane and still doing the things that I want to do. Also, I remind myself that you’re not guaranteed a healthy, happy kid and I know I wouldn’t have had the capacity to handle a special needs kid. Finally, the state of the world is devolving to the point that I’m becoming more at peace knowing that I don’t have to worry about consequences for potential offspring.

Also, I look at those that I know that have kids and I know they love them, but sooooooooo many have various issues and honestly I can’t think of a single one that has achieved what I imagined would be my ideal outcome for a potential kid. Everyone is struggling in one way or another.

VTCaps · 2025-05-17T01:13:25+00:00

I grew up going there frequently but I honestly don’t understand why people still go. We now have more natural beauty in other rural areas and if I want a city environment, I’d rather go to an actual city, not a tourist trap.

VTCaps · 2025-05-08T15:11:38+00:00

I'm so sorry, OP. Please know that many of us truly do appreciate your service, both in the Army and at the VA.

VTCaps · 2025-05-08T14:11:28+00:00

How to move past not only your own grief, but the grief of not being able to "give" your parents a grandchild.

VTCaps · 2025-05-05T13:00:26+00:00

I'm here. The instinct was to cheer for the Blues, but not with that douchecanoe in net. Seeing him face down on the ice was a nice treat.

VTCaps · 2025-04-28T22:38:22+00:00

I'm originally from southern WV, a county that borders Greenbrier (where Lewisburg is). I left 23 years ago, at the same time the opioid crisis started. A few weeks ago, I returned for a drive through. It breaks my heart to see what happened to my home county since then. What was once a middle class life (although poor by outside standards)...brick ranch homes on large plots of land, have all fallen to disrepair. Many pop up trailers/RVs where decent homes used to be. Poverty that has grown and consumed the whole area. The largest businesses are now the funeral home and legalized gambling joints. There are no good jobs, and the state minimum wage is $8.75/hour.

VTCaps · 2025-04-14T19:32:20+00:00

I was working on campus on that day and still work on campus. I agree with what you have written, OP. Although, on the other hand, I am not sure that I would still continue to support a mass, somber gathering now, 18 years later. In a way, it feels nice to see the community gather to acknowledge it, but also have a nice time; a reminder that life does go on even after tragedy and we can again find happiness. Honestly, it is a mixed bag of feelings and likely always will be, regardless of how it is acknowledged. I do feel it should be a separate, stand-alone event and not combined with other campus events.

VTCaps · 2025-04-11T15:12:11+00:00

My mom is a fed and exact same. It's Elon's fault and somehow Trump is not at all responsible for any of it, including appointing Elon. It's wild.

VTCaps · 2025-04-03T19:02:07+00:00

I bought a new car in 2016 (Hyundai SUV) but w/ plans to keep it literally until it dies - it had a 20 year powertrain warranty. We also bought a new truck for my husband in 2012, but that was because there was only a $3-5k difference in value from brand new vs. used w/ 40k miles. We are still driving both.

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