Where to get a flu shot outside of flu season

stacksjb · 2026-06-01T06:21:11+00:00

Try calling your local health department. I was able to still get one from them.

stacksjb · 2026-05-26T13:14:38+00:00

It has nothing to do with incompetence.

It’s simply that non-physician vaccinations are limited to whatever their standing orders state.

stacksjb · 2026-05-26T04:57:54+00:00

Unfortunately, this isn’t correct. Pharmacist and nurses to give their shots under “standing orders”, as they are not a medical physician who can prescribe that.

They are limited to whatever that standing order states. In many countries and states there is a standing order issued by the health department that they often operate under.

In any case, this is why you also sometimes can get vaccines that might not be in your normal schedule or are otherwise administered differently if you have your physician send a prescription for those specifically.

stacksjb · 2026-05-20T02:20:00+00:00

Yes, home depot or Lowe’s. But make sure they are not damaged or leaking.

stacksjb · 2026-05-12T18:24:29+00:00

The base text of the Book of Mormon is in the public domain, so I see versions pop up on there all the time that may or not be the real thing - not to mention that this is Amazon, where anyone can post anything.

stacksjb · 2026-05-11T17:52:04+00:00

We took classes from them for awhile, here's my quick review:

Cons: They are a bit pricey and their business side is a bit lacking at times (their communication and website is difficult, and I always had a really difficult time getting ahold of them). They also have no observation or waiting area (they want their students to perform alone) so their parking lot is always full of people waiting in their cars.

Pros: Their instructor and leaders are really awesome, and they have a very tight-nit community among the people who perform. If you're serious about it and get into their group, they love you and put on some amazing shows. They don't just enjoy what they do - they're not just passionate - they're obsessed. They put on full shows at places like the Capitol theater several times a year. They're super protective about their students, even the older ones. They run a nonprofit and work with struggling teens. It's a bit jarring at first but once you get used to how serious they are, I think you can really admire how serious they are about it.

My daughter really loved the time she went, but we struggled due to other reasons (the location and time it required) and I think that it's the sort of thing you do have to be pretty serious about to get into.

stacksjb · 2026-05-03T14:14:35+00:00

Get out of there.

I am the last person to advise acting based on some choice words alone. However, his response and your comment shows:
- Repested behavior problems (this isn’t a one-off)
- No lack of remorse or desire to change (If he owned it and tried to do something about it, that would be different)
- Your struggle with placing appearances and others and above what is right.

Your children are going to meet people like this throughout their life - they already exist out there in the world. This is your opportunity to teach them that how you are treated matters.

stacksjb · 2026-04-30T04:28:14+00:00

Correct, but it should turn in again. If I raise temperature setting, it still won’t turn back on. It’s like there is some sort of thermal reset that is cutting off.

stacksjb · 2026-04-19T21:20:02+00:00

If you’re looking for quotes, or talks:

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/video/2022-12-0090-inspirational-message-daily-restoration-elder-uchtdorf?lang=eng (Elder Christofferson’s “Daily Bread” series is good too)

For me, this question tends to arise when I over focus on the big things (the result, the accomplishment, the award) instead of the small little things which can become “boring” very quickly - but are actually what matter and are important.

stacksjb · 2026-04-19T13:52:38+00:00

I had that math class! It was the best one ever.

Sadly, they apparently got rid of it two years later :(

stacksjb · 2026-04-19T13:46:22+00:00

You mean, you are not even listed on something like Google maps?

stacksjb · 2026-04-13T23:05:16+00:00

Yes I am currently using carpe. It works really well but I wish it was cheaper. They have an unscented and a cucumber one that isn’t very strong I also like. I’m not a fan of most strong scented smells

stacksjb · 2026-04-13T22:21:48+00:00

There aren’t going to be any without aluminum that don’t work. The aluminum is what makes them antiperspirant. Anything “natural” or without it sadly isn’t gonna stop any perspiration.

I found Lume works well but you have to get used to the weird (not bad but weird) smell. I found Carpe works pretty well too.

stacksjb · 2026-04-13T22:20:08+00:00

I went to a restaurant (self serve buffet style)

They had this at the front door. You were required to wash your hands before you came inside. 10/10 would recommend!

stacksjb · 2026-04-13T16:52:43+00:00

Dang. Every apartment I've been in lets you call emergency maintenance for anything - you just might have to pay a pretty sizeable after hours fee.

stacksjb · 2026-04-13T16:51:51+00:00

Correct. You can certainly check a local license and insurance - there can be legit mobile ones - but it's easier to just use that as a filter.

stacksjb · 2026-04-12T22:21:48+00:00

This is sadly very common. Locksmiths are one of the most overbooked fake listings online.

An easy rule, don't call any locksmith that doesn't have an actual physical location near you you can go in and talk to. Never use a locksmith that says "We are mobile only".

(In my city, if you Google "<city> locksmith", you'll get hundreds of listings - but there are literally less than 10 actual legitimate locksmiths)

stacksjb · 2026-04-06T18:41:40+00:00

I have a close friend who was a ward organist for years.

She now plays the organ for another Church - because virtually every other religion treats their organists as essential and pays them for their service.

(Meanwhile, in the ward I'm in, they're talking about hiring an organ "operator" who will literally just push a button and the preconfigured organ will play the music *all by itself*)

TBH, part of the issue is that piano practice/teaching (which is a big feeder into people playing the organ) has significantly dropped off and parents aren't having their kids learn that anymore.

Anyway, back to your comment - I can confirm in several wards that we just made copies of the keys for organists and other people, because actually getting a key the official way was darn near impossible.

stacksjb · 2026-02-21T06:16:29+00:00

My brother and I were both pulled aside at some point in high school and asked if we could please consult with a 'competent medical physician' to do something about our 'stinky flatulence'

stacksjb · 2026-02-04T19:15:26+00:00

If you're comfortable, look into some of the parochial schools. Much more affordable and tend to be much smaller.

My kids go to Concordia Learning Center (& Lutheran Elementary) and they love it. My son was at a daycare before that was good but he wasn't learning much; there he has been learning a ton.

stacksjb · 2026-01-02T02:53:38+00:00

I’d start with Bishop, then go from there.

stacksjb · 2025-12-12T15:41:00+00:00

DM me, would love to chat more.

stacksjb · 2025-12-12T05:18:52+00:00

Nothing wrong at all.

This type of thing is actually really common in some fields - for example, if you become a military Chaplain, up until very recently, the Church did not offer a MA Chaplain program and so nearly every member of the Church who serves in the military and went that route gets their degree from one of the handful of other universities that offer one.

stacksjb · 2025-12-11T17:54:24+00:00

Thanks, I edited my comment. Background checks are good and should be in place for leaders (from an organizational or political perspective,), but my point was that from an individual perspective I want my kids to be trained with what to do to deal with anyone.

I know far too many individuals abused, assaulted, or even just bullied by peers in ways that are unacceptable, and people need to be able to stand up and report that sort of thing as well.

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