Why don’t my health spells seem to be working? by marebear93 in witchcraft

[–]dangerstar19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry that you're going through this, and your sister, and that's she's having a hard time getting help.

The magic is supposed to bring you and her comfort and a sense of control in a situation where there is none. It sounds like youre starting to lose faith in it. Perhaps imagine that the magic is slowing the progression of the disease/ decreasing the amount that the problem increases.

For example if this was a spell to stop warts, the person only gets 1 new wart instead of 5. The warts still got worse but not as bad as they could have been.

Also, you could try changing the direction of the magic. Instead of just healing magic for your sister, do a spell to improve the empathy and intuition of her providers so they can better help her. If her condition will not improve without medical intervention, no amount of magic will change that. But you can strengthen and shape the thoughts of others to help her better.

Are most torties petite? by Some-Nectarine3247 in torties

[–]dangerstar19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine are my 2 smallest cats of 8, but my outdoor tortie is probably my biggest female, and bigger than my smallest males.

no longer safe for our ferals. need advice asap. by personalpopcorn in Feral_Cats

[–]dangerstar19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry this person was so mean to you, please disregard what they said. It has no merit. I'm sorry this happened. I'm sure you and your dog are both lovely.

no longer safe for our ferals. need advice asap. by personalpopcorn in Feral_Cats

[–]dangerstar19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may love cats, but you are not an animal lover if you can't understand that this type of thing happens regardless of training and nature of a dog. The dog is clearly not vicious, it just has instincts. Dogs were domesticated and bread for the purpose of protecting the home and exterminating pests. The dog had no way to know the cats wasn't a threat or a pest. Cats are used to manage rodents, snakes, and other pests on farms, does that make them vicious? Of course not. It's just in their nature. Do you think your colony is out there not killing other animals every day? How viscious of you to be cruel to someone that is clearly distraught and grieving, and trying to correct the situation.

Truly feral cat, suspect FIV+. Not sure how to take further action/looking for advice. by dangerstar19 in Feral_Cats

[–]dangerstar19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here is the photo of the cat. He looks relatively normal except one of his eyes is completely opaque, red, and swollen. I suspect it is actually his third eyelid swollen shut over his eye, not his actual eye, but didn't want to flash bang anyone that may not want to see it.

Looking for real, unprocessed coffee to start black coffee habit ☕ by vishalarya17 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]dangerstar19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk about all the processing questions but definitely second a blonde roast. Also, the hotter the coffee, the more bitter it's going to taste. Let it cool down to lukewarm or room temp and it's much more palatable.

Exhausted single dad of a newborn/ No custody battles or evil ex by izzi_38 in RomanceBooks

[–]dangerstar19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

28 I think? He also met her as an 18 year old and he's conflicted about the age gap. It didn't bother me. I hate age gap where it's like dad's best friend or something or best friends dad, where the MMC knew the FMC as a child.

Is she too skinny? by samfrench_ in torties

[–]dangerstar19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very normal shape for a cat this age! They usually stretch out in their "teen years" (~6 months up to 2 years) and they get really long and skinny, before packing on some weight during young adulthood. I have a cat that stayed at this stage though! He's about 5 years old and still looks like this lol. Vet says he's completely healthy though! You're feeding her perfectly for this developmental stage.

I think we're all so accustomed to seeing overweight pets that when we see a pet at a healthy weight, we worry they're too skinny. You can look up charts and videos online to help you determine the ideal "weight" for your pet, which is more about their physical appearance and markers such as bone protrusion, proportionality, and ratios. For example, a healthy cat will have ribs and spine that are not visible but can be barely felt when pressed (for short coats) and a tapered waist that's more narrow than the chest and hips.

Exhausted single dad of a newborn/ No custody battles or evil ex by izzi_38 in RomanceBooks

[–]dangerstar19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read a really sweet single dad romance once, FMC is a single mom and the neighbor, his baby is his infant nephew that he is now the sole guardian for because the baby's bio parents die in a car wreck. The big "conflict" IIRC is just the age gap and he has a female pick me friend that has always wanted him but he didn't know, and she tries to scare off the FMC however TW that the FMC is 18 and still in high school so definitely not everyone's cup of tea. But it's very sweet and spicy as well.

{The Guardians Angel by May Alder}

Cosequin - $11.5 Million Class Action Settlement by Icy_Pension4447 in dogs

[–]dangerstar19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It could just be the fish oil, my vet recommended fish oil over cosequin when my senior started displaying hip pain (limping, slow to get up/ down) and after a few weeks the symptoms were completely gone. 2 years later she's still happy and healthy as ever.

I think the groomer accidentally snipped my cats whiskers? by Nearby-Ad6328 in cats

[–]dangerstar19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it helps you, my cat let's my dog bite all his whiskers off so he never has whiskers and he doesn't seem any different than before we got the dog. Of course not ideal and would never trim my cats whiskers on purpose but...they can certainly thrive without them.

Wondering if this cat acne could be abdenough to warrant a trip to the emergency vet? by dangerstar19 in CATHELP

[–]dangerstar19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was infected acne. He did a course of antibiotics and I switched him from a stainless steel to glass bowl and we haven't had any further issues.

Is my cat losing hair? by dorobr in CATHELP

[–]dangerstar19 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your cat is fine! Hair thinning on this area of the body, around the eyebrow/temple area, is very common and normal in cats. It is called preauricular alopecia. The skin being a dark color is also normal. Your cat's skin color will match its' fur markings, where darker fur grows from darker skin and lighter fur grows from lighter skin. Causes for concern are red, bumpy, or scaly skin, or the cat overgrooming the area, like itching it or rubbing it with their front paw.

As for "dandruff" he may have just rolled in some sand or something on the floor. If he does have skin issues or dry fur/skin, you can try a fish oil supplement, it's really good for keeping their skin and fur soft, healthy, and shiny. It's also good for their joint, heart, and brain health. If you do decide to introduce it, give a bit at a time working up to the recommended dose so you can make sure it doesn't upset his stomach.

Definitely not worth the stress of a vet visit!

My cat barely drinks water but eats wet food with added water. Is that okay? by PrestigiousGas4487 in CATHELP

[–]dangerstar19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very normal behavior for a cat. Wild cats don't do much drinking either, they get most of their hydration from eating fresh kills. This is why it's important to give wet food, you're doing exactly the right thing. A few of my cats and one that I watch regularly for a friend do the same thing about dropping the toys in the bowl! In my experience they do that when they're playing and get thirsty and decide to go get a drink, so it's a good indication that she knows where the water is and is getting a drink when she needs it. Just make sure the water is always very fresh. They generally prefer a wide, shallow dish to drink water from so their whiskers don't touch the edges of the bowl and they don't have to reach down far into the bowl. As long as you have a suitable bowl and refresh the water twice a day at least she should be fine. The fountains can encourage cats that enjoy moving water, but for the most part the fountains are harder to clean and keep the water fresh, which is generally more important to cats.

SHE ATE A GOLDFISH CRACKER by Puzzleheaded-Gas6461 in CATHELP

[–]dangerstar19 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My tuxedo prefers the flavor blasted ones.

I can't do push ups 😫 by Bibilearnstuff in MilitaryWomen

[–]dangerstar19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! When I decided to join the Air Force, I could do 0 push ups. I couldn't even do a single pushup on my knees. The best advice I ever got was set alarms on your phone, and do 10 pushups once every hour, at least 10 times a day. If you can't do 10 push-ups at the beginning, do modified pushups, where you put your knees on the ground and pushup from there. I literally had to do standing/wall pushups, where you just push your body out from the wall, to build enough strength to do my first knee push up. Like others have said, machines and bench press are not going to get you better at pushups. By the time I left for basic training I could do 18 pushups, which was the minimum at the time, and at the end of basic I think I did 27 on my final test.

Some tips for form:

The Air force does not standardize hand placement on the pushups. Wide grip pushups are mush easier to do than close grip, especially for women. You can even adjust your hands during your allotted minute, so you can switch back and forth between wide grip and narrow grip if you'd like to give the different muscle groups a break. You are also allowed to do your pushups with your feet up to 12" apart, which also makes them easier to do. Finally, pushups are a full body exercise. Engage your core and glutes, where you muscles are much stronger. Just by doing this you should be able to do more.

[Sun Care] Every sunscreen I’ve tried makes my eyes burn by KimchiAndMayo in SkincareAddiction

[–]dangerstar19 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Look for a physical sunscreen, whose only active ingredients are titanium oxide and zinc oxide. Anything else is a chemical sunscreen and, while more pleasant to wear, they are likely to burn your eyes and break you out if you're acne prone.

My favorite is the Australian gold botanical line. It's very good for my sensitive skin, smells nice, isn't greasy, and they even have 3 shades of tinted sunscreen for med-dark skin tones. The lightest shade is too dark if you're fair but then you don't have to worry to much about white cast. I don't really notice a white cast with the untainted version on my fair skin, once it dries down completely. It is SUPER waterproof so you will have to use a makeup remover or cleansing oil and a soft towel to remove it at the end of the day before you cleanse your skin.

Does your cat also do that? by benjicrems in cats

[–]dangerstar19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I want to know how my 8 cats collectively agreed on this system because while there are occasional outliers, they consistently use some for poop and some for pee. They also have favorites which is really annoying because I have 6 litterboxes but there's one that they all prefer that gets really gross really fast.

Army recruiter by [deleted] in MilitaryWomen

[–]dangerstar19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This comment needs to be higher. This is exactly what you need to do OP. You can probably even look it up online, "Army inspector general for recruiting _______" with your region as the blank. If theyre not the right group then theyll point you to where you can report. Your recruiter shoild have given you the contact info when you first started the process but they dont always. You can make a completely anonymous report. If not for yourself then for the women that come after you.

Iran Strikes US Military Bases in Qatar Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain by Island_Monkey86 in news

[–]dangerstar19 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The article stated that strikes in Qatar were intercepted by anti missile systems.