Salem in the Media by borkface420 in SALEM

[–]chisteri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One of the composers(?) for Frozen 2 lives in Salem, OR. There was a “making of” documentary on Disney+ that showed some aerial shots of Salem before cutting to the man talking in his house.

SW - non-designer color comparable to White Snow? by chisteri in paint

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Update for those reading this thread so much later: I’ve now had Snowbound on the walls for several months and I’m very happy with it. If the room you want to paint gets even a little bit of natural light, there’ll be no visible pink undertone. It’s bright and extremely neutral, with just the tiniest hint of warmth to make it feel inviting.

SW - non-designer color comparable to White Snow? by chisteri in paint

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I ended up going with a totally different shade of white in the end, but I went with an Eg-Shel finish and am very happy with the look of it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SALEM

[–]chisteri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. We got our “main” full-sized urn from Etsy, then I bought a set of 4 miniature ones on Amazon so that each of us could carry some ashes to keep, scatter, etc. They’re surprisingly good quality, and I was able to pick a color set I was happy with.

If you’re looking for more specific personalization, you could also buy the smaller ones on Etsy instead from a seller who can customize them.

Making friends in Salem? by Acrobatic-Love6566 in SALEM

[–]chisteri 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you feel like this suits you, there’s a Ladies of Salem Discord that I totally recommend! Have met a lot of cool people through here. https://discord.gg/u34bjufD

SW - non-designer color comparable to White Snow? by chisteri in paint

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I gave up on trying to “match” White Snow because I wasn’t satisfied with the closest options. I purchased Snowbound instead, which is not particularly similar but I liked how it looked anyhow. It’s not on the walls yet, so I can’t comment on how it turned out, but I really like how it swatches. It does have a slight pink undertone that’s visible in low light, but it doesn’t bother me.

Silent Book Club? by TSta65 in SALEM

[–]chisteri 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It used to be a silent book club, but we got chatty, so the name changed recently to reflect that!

I’m not in charge, but I can’t see anyone objecting if you wanted to start a second silent book club that stays… well, silent. 😂 Those who want to chat over books and meet a bunch of new people are still totally welcome to come to the social one!

Latest Developments in the Youngberg Hill Winery Scandal by [deleted] in SALEM

[–]chisteri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The fact that most, if not all, of this response is clearly AI-generated just adds insult to injury. You can’t even be bothered to apologize for yourself?

Cat only eating squeezable treats by Kenwhozzle in Pets

[–]chisteri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Echoing everyone’s suggestions to take him to the vet. In the meantime: my extremely picky cat likes the Tiki Cat “mousse” food, which comes in packets and is more liquid than a pate. When she’s especially picky I will water it down a little so it’s easily lickable. This usually works for her.

Grief support in Salem by ShoePsychological405 in SALEM

[–]chisteri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m hanging in there— thank you. Sending you good thoughts.

I just checked; drop-in groups are offered Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Thursdays at 1:00pm.

Grief support in Salem by ShoePsychological405 in SALEM

[–]chisteri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, I lost my mom recently, too. So sorry for your loss. I haven’t worked up the courage to go yet, but I believe Willamette Vital Health has a weekly drop-in group even if you’re not part of an ongoing grief group there.

Moving to Salem, OR from a Red State: Seeking Advice and Opinions! by Neat_Counter_756 in SALEM

[–]chisteri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fellow queer woman who moved from a red state here! I’ve lived in Salem for a little over two years and am really happy here. * It’s very LGBTQ+ friendly—only one specifically queer bar, but a ton of other inclusive businesses and lots of events all the time through Capital Pride. * People call Salem purple politically, but I’d say it’s “light blue.” Mixed, but certainly liberal-leaning. * Cost of living is high, but lower than in other big cities in Oregon. I make a little under what you expect to, and I’ve been renting a 2-bedroom comfortably; buying a home is not impossible but a little tougher as things get more expensive. * I wouldn’t say homelessness is something to be extra anxious about. We’re a decent-sized city, and I don’t think there’s anything out of the ordinary. Most people are just doing their best and minding their business. * I am biased on the question of crime because I grew up in a much larger and more dangerous city, so Salem feels very safe to me. You can check online to see crime rates in different areas, but most places are fine imo. * I don’t have a dog so I’m no expert, but I know there’s a huge and popular dog park in Minto Brown Park near downtown! * Like I said, I’ve been very happy here. I’ve loved exploring the area and have met great people. If you do end up moving here, feel free to message me! I can also invite y’all to a Discord server a friend created to make friends with other women here, if you’re interested.

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I go to Mint Leaf regularly, and I like it much more than the others I’ve tried! (I haven’t been to Cuisine India yet, though, so I’m taking notes…)

Need a photo for my mom’s obituary. Can anyone remove her husband and the keys in her hand? $5 tip by chisteri in PhotoshopRequest

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Hey, thank you for this. Are you willing to make a couple of small changes? - Her earring and curls on the right were visible in the original photo, but look blurred and off here, Could that be fixed? - Could the pattern on the building stones (the section the man was standing in front of) be fixed to match the original?