I’d wager Most people do not have insurance for their small business. It’s not on their radar, unless someone they work for asks for it. Most of the time the cost is based on volume of sales, because that increases risk, so it could be very affordable.

The gifting part wouldn’t worry me so much, but any time you’re regularly selling something as a separate business you should technically have created a business entity, be licensed in whatever way is required in your state, and have an insurance policy. I don’t think it’s the insurance part is law in most places, but I’d check into the costs and run the numbers on the risk and coverage.

I stopped posting on the healthy food posts so didn’t notice they were missing, but I learned so much from @Selkie in those! Dr. B, 30 plant diversity, microgreens, misfits market. I hope she’s ok!

Sounds like a great choice! I hope all the best doors open for you and your family going forward.

I like LMNT. But When I play pickleball in the heat for a long time, I prefer liquid IV brand. It has some sugar too, and b vitamins. I feel the best when I use that. I sweat a lot. It tastes ok. I usually use one packet per 32 ounce water jug and the taste isn’t as strong.

I would be annoyed the orientation was on a Saturday for a Monday class. I think it is odd they are communicating by group text, but those don’t bother me because it’s so easy to turn off notifications for those.

It’s not a preset regular service, but can you door dash for them a couple times a week from the restaurants they enjoy?

https://peterattiamd.com/arthurbrooks/ this is the podcast where I heard him speak.

The Instagram is s** with Emily. Emily Morse. I take the info that’s useful to me, but leave a lot. There’s a wide variety of topics covered! And most don’t apply to me. I wasn’t raised in a very tEa positive household, and although that’s been many, many years ago, it kind of followed me. I had some stuff to learn even this late into the game 😀

I'm late to this - but I have been reading it, such a good thread on many levels. I am not a very emotional person either, I do love several people though, and luckily DH is still one of them. So, I get that feeling in a sense. If I felt wooden towards him, it would be much harder. A couple years ago I listened to the author of the Strength to Strength book on a podcast, and it really stuck with me that as we age, if we are married, it is our spouse that we are going to be spending the most time with. I wanted that to be the best possible time it could be, so I was very intentional in finding things we could do together that we would both enjoy. I was the opposite - as my DH was very physically active, so I had to improve myself that way. That said, there are a lot of outdoor adventures where you don't have to be in GREAT shape. A lot of state parks are handicap accessible in places to see the sights, so there are definitely easier hikes and walks you both might enjoy. Probably a lot of day trips in your area that aren't even really considered travel, but might be a nice change of scenery and daily drudge. I've found that a new environment can really shake things up as far as conversations and interactions. As far as the tEa, I'll throw it out there but I'm sure it will be dismissed by most, which is OK:) but I started reading romance a few years ago and it really made a big difference to me. I follow a few tEa education accounts on my social media, and honestly, reading about it, learning some, thinking about it more often, has really increased my libido and my satisfaction. There is a lot of corny and unrealistic romance out there, of course, but there is something about the love story and the always happily ever after that just lifts my mood and makes me appreciate my DH and our story. Also - you are really entering such an empowering stage of your life - freedom from some responsibilities, a new and rewarding job, and of course, a life perspective from your cancer that your DH probably can't relate to. You are blossoming, and he is shutting down what was probably one of his main roles - provider. I'm sure he took a lot of pride in his business, and there will be some fallout from that. He has a totally different life ahead of him now as well. It's a big transition. Thanks to @scholastica for posting the PAIRS info above. That was really interesting, and definitely helpful to me. I think the appreciation part is so key. Here is the charts on who we spend time with at different ages - https://flowingdata.com/2022/04/22/changing-who-we-spend-time-with-as-we-get-older/

I’m so sorry! My 86 year old mom just broke 1 bone in her pelvis. She had lots of PT, but she is back to baseline now. I’m sorry this happened, and I hope you get good pain management so you can get back to moving!

I think passion is overrated, or just not meant for certain personalities. I’m just not a passionate person. And it stresses me out when people say follow your passions. What I have done is start saying yes. To almost any offer or opportunity that comes my way. I’m in the you never really regret an experience part of my life. I haven’t found any true passion, but I’ve experienced a lot of new things, some just once, some longer. Try a bunch of things. Something might stick.

Maybe just pay for one aisle seat for you then. If you don’t care to be separated. I get the bathroom thing. It’s why I always pick an aisle seat. My aisle mate had a back issue so he was up a lot and I always just followed him out of the row.

It depends on how much you care. Worst case scenario, you are both in separate middle seats. Would it bother you to fly like that? That’s probably what will happen. I went on a group tour this summer and the group booked our, I’m sure very cheap, tickets with no input on seat selection for me. I was in a middle seat for about 9 hours, but lucked out I was between nice people. I survived. Given the choice though, I would select my seats.

I’ve had this chocolate flavor Truvani. It does have monk fruit extract. https://shop.truvani.com/pages/protein?utm_term=MobileNavImage

I live in such a low COLA, these prices always make my jaw drop. I know people pay them, but I just can’t imagine getting ahead when you have to dedicate that kind of money to housing. But, no one is moving to my state, so it’s all relative.

My niece and fiancé are interested in moving to the Seattle area. 30 year olds, would like to have children soonish, would love to own a house eventually. They would have to find new jobs to relocate, but are fairly employable. I’m not sure how much they make but I’d guess combined salaries are around $150,000 for cost reference. Any suggestions on friendly, welcoming neighborhoods or areas to look at more specifically than just Seattle? They are already in a high COLA area, so they somewhat understand what they’re getting into.

This is a totally different direction, but I found it fascinating and really helpful to me- about neuro plasticity and how you can change what you think by what you read and watch and think. One tiny part of her talk is that neuroscientists don’t watch the news because they can see the effect that has on our brain and our mood, etc. There’s a lot more to it obviously. But the brain is fascinating. You feel and think what you consume and you do have power over your brain to change that up. https://dhrupurohit.com/dp-ep398/#ql-video

I’m 53 and I learned it as dilemna.

DH and I both tested positive a few weeks ago on expired tests sent from the govt when they were sending those out. We both had sinus and fatigue symptoms. We were both vaccinated and had the first booster shot, but nothing since November 2021. This was the first time either of us have had Covid.

On another note- dancing. We saw KC and the Sunshine Band last year at a smaller concert venue. And everyone sat through the whole thing. That music is meant for dancing 😀 I ended up going back to a corner wall and standing the whole time so I could boogie. But, now I don’t think I’ll see any similar acts there. Because I just can’t sit still when there is good music playing!

Seeing the pics of the venue posted above, I can see how that would have been a distraction for her. It’s different and much smaller than I anticipated. Hopefully she’ll change her camera policy going forward so this isn’t an issue. I think this was the first show at this venue?

That is true @TechWife. That could be the case.

From what I have seen on social media, it was a bad look for her. The women were in a VIP booth up front, and posed in a group selfie so that ML was in the background. It’s a great picture. They must be big fans to have sprung for such good seats. I can see it being a distraction for her, but she didn’t handle it well. And cameras are allowed in her shows.

You are carrying A LOT. I get overwhelmed at much less, so I can only imagine how you’re coping. I do hope you can find some relief. You deserve to be happy and cared for as well!