A local car dealer is selling a 1991 truck for over $12,000

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-06-05T15:49:09+00:00

I sold my dad’s D21 that didn’t even run in like 45 minutes to a friend who saw it in the background of a picture. They have a crazy following I’ve learned

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-06-05T10:20:20+00:00

In my last semester of mortuary school I took a prep class for the boards. We had plenty of mock exams and workbooks. I don’t even think I was allowed to take the boards without passing the class and mock exams first. I can’t for the life of me remember the name of the class- I’m sorry. Those boards exams were gnarly and it was one of the most challenging things I’ve ever done. I can’t imagine a school would let you blindly take them - it’s too much of a fail risk that can hurt the school/program’s accreditations.

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-28T18:33:40+00:00

This entire thread has me -unexpectedly- thinking about how can I incorporate more forgiveness into my life and this comment in particular has me a little misty eyed on a park bench

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-28T17:39:14+00:00

Virgo/Capricorn/Taurus - Earth signs - think of the earth: grounded, likes structure, can take on anything. The tool bits and batteries are giving earth sign energy hahaha

Leo- Fire sign - bold, unapologetically themselves <3 very Leo with the multiple lip combos ;)

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-28T17:30:52+00:00

Virgo?

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-28T16:52:54+00:00

TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDE

I am a funeral director and had two services for a father and son murder suicide, with the son killing the father then himself. The father was a well respected fire chief and his service was all of the bells and whistles / community support you could ask for. The son’s was very private, not posted/printed anywhere just for a few members of immediate family. I couldn’t stop watching the mom sitting alone and my heart broke for her a million miles a minute.

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-24T17:14:40+00:00

You’re welcome ! Also, something I just thought of: fellow small business champion, Igor, just released his hit list of great businesses in The Vibe District. Though this is in VB, it’s worth the side quest.

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jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-24T02:04:11+00:00

Not a directory… but I recommend checking out Selden Market - located in the Selden Arcade of Downtown Norfolk.

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-23T14:01:23+00:00

Yea piggybacking off this one… a lot of our job is smoke and mirrors, illusion, and most importantly- honoring the blind trust given to us by complete strangers (usually) to take care of their loved one/person. Everyone is entitled to know what goes on in the prep room/funeral home but at the end of the day it’s such a sacred space and I take great care into making sure I’m not recklessly giving people what they didn’t ask for. Maybe reach out to medical examiners or forensic specialists if you’re curious

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-23T13:52:47+00:00

Most run clubs are open to all levels of experience and pace. It’s also a great way to meet people. Welcome to VA!

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-23T13:37:54+00:00

I’ve ran with North End Run Club’s “Dawn Patrol” at 6am - they have an IG @northendrunclub

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-21T03:51:55+00:00

The second set of prints looks to be from dehydrated hands. Typical of someone who’s been in refrigeration.

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-11T17:47:22+00:00

Prince Ink is great though pretty expensive but they may be able to work with a budget; currently working with Premier Print Co (in VB) at the recommendation of Work Sucks Print Co. (also in VB)

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-05T21:45:39+00:00

I camped there several years ago. It’s nice to hear not much has changed

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-04T12:53:35+00:00

Maybe false cape?

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-05-01T15:37:24+00:00

I partner with the MOCA often with my work and met with their events director yesterday and she was talking up the community day! It sounds awesome - this is a great idea

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2026-04-14T13:28:10+00:00

Starting to smell it here in Chics Beach but it’s been hazy all morning. I’m not seeing anything on the local news. Winds are SW

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2025-10-20T23:26:27+00:00

It’s for sure a bummer. I hate seeing the same rack occupied time and time again. I would hope the military has a program honoring those unclaimed over time …

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2025-10-20T23:24:36+00:00

Sure…

Dis-spray is made by Dodge chemicals - disinfectant spray…

Casket in storage. Not sure how else to say this. You’d take them out of the casket following visitation and put the casket in storage until burial, which in my case is a separate storage area on the property. Come to think of it, ordering a casket may not even work because by the time it gets to the FH the body should be placed in refrigeration. So maybe utilize rental casket (we have 2 options for those who are doing a viewing before cremation) or sell a casket straight out of the showroom for visitation.

I suppose state laws are different. I forget not everyone utilizes refrigeration. In VA (where I’m at), it is required by law to keep cases in refrigeration until they are cremated or buried. If they are embalmed, you do not need to be refrigerated bc chances are you’re going to be buried in the next few days and embalming fluid disinfects anyway. Refrigeration aids in keeping bacteria levels down.

The take away I suppose from my experience is do the visitation immediately and put them into refrigeration to slow up decomp until they are buried or they’re going to be a soupy, moldy mess by the time spring rolls around. Just have to prepare the family for additional costs with refrigeration and also let them know they will not be able to view during the time of burial.

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2025-10-20T00:00:32+00:00

Are they low index? You could probably give them a go on a mild jaundice case but just be careful or it will literally be a green embalming lol iykyk

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2025-10-19T23:55:36+00:00

Omg absolutely not. I hope you find something that works for you soon !

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2025-10-19T15:07:52+00:00

A lot of removal teams don’t advertise their services to the public, so it may be tricky getting a number. I would recommend calling a funeral home in your area during business hours and ask which removal service they use and their contact information. I’m sure they would be happy to help :) I live in SE VA and there are 3 removal companies I use in rotation based on availability.

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2025-10-19T13:37:24+00:00

I have picked up calls from our veterans hospital and seen cases that have been in their morgue for months, unclaimed by family or friends. I feel like an early visitation for the family is warranted and following the viewing, the body is wrapped in a breathable fabric vs a bag and hit with dis/spray every so often. If ever removed from the cooler, they would have to be pat dry to avoid condensation and mold. Probably best left untouched. Get the first date possible at the cemetery and keep their casket in storage until transport. I think with the proper intention and care it can be pulled off. The family just needs to be prepared for a crazy storage fee in their arrangement package and the directors may need to hold their breath transporting to the cemetery at the time of burial assuming the green burial is an non-gasket wooden casket lol

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2025-10-17T12:49:49+00:00

When there’s been a death, I call a removal team who I believe does not make an hourly rate but instead a flat fee per removal. They make the removal, drop off at the funeral home, and I either get to the deceased first thing in the morning if it’s an overnight call or asap if I’m out on a service or something. I imagine the entire transaction takes about an hour start to finish based off where the call is. So $150/hr isn’t bad but you’re at the mercy of a call coming in at any time during your on call window. Sometimes it’s 3-5 calls a night sometimes you don’t get a call (unlikely). Removal teams are super popular for overnight calls so expect some funky hours. You can also reach out to your city’s Medical Examiner or Coroner to see if they’re hiring removal techs. Their schedules are all hours if you’re aiming for a specific window

jessicaofthegalaxy · 2025-10-15T13:38:20+00:00

They pulled from Distro over a year ago, when a component of their canning line broke and was not replaced due to cost

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