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Last week, a student came to interview me for her media writing class. I am in communications and their assignment required them to interview a communications professional.

She asked some great questions and was well-prepared. Then I got the question about work-life balance.

I looked at her and said, that when I first started out, I would show up to work unless I was vomiting. Now, I know better. At 5:00, I am done. Computer off and no more work. That is my work-life balance. I am not in a leadership position and do not get paid the big bucks to think about work all the time. I told her that fresh out of college, you want to impress. But I also told her to have that balance and to stick up for what you know is right in the workplace.

Words of advice I wish I had someone tell me.

If a student were to interview you, what advice would you give them?

So it targeting doesn't have to be helmet to helmet?

I was confused about the call.

At least he can come back next game.

For many reasons, I was about to give up on this podcast, but saw the most recent episode was covering the fact that fat people are treated differently at the doctor's office. I was so excited to have a podcast episode to share with others.

It started off well, talking about how a doctor blamed her for eating chips (the guest had come into the doctor's office about her foot swelling after driving many, many hours).

Then they got into GLP1s. The host and the guest talked about them being a "shortcut," how they are part of the ED culture, and how it is just like fen-phen. I turned off the podcast at that point.

I wanted to scream. You can be fat-positive and be on a GLP1. IDK why this is so difficult for people to understand.

Article - Sheriff candidate Brown rejects Flock, draws endorsement from Republican Shepherd

The more interesting part of this article to me is what Shepherd had to say about Sheriff Page.

I looked at his campaign website https://sheriffrobertpage.com and it seems as though the only endorsement he has received is from the former sheriff who chose Page as his replacement.

TBH, I don't know much about him. He wasn't at the sheriff candidates' forum (for good reason, he was at the funeral of a Carroll County deputy killed in the line of duty). Does anyone know much about him?

I used Rose Tailor years ago. Are they still good? Who else does alterations?

I have a pair of pants that needs hemming. They have fake pockets too that I would like to make real pockets.

Hi! I have a 2023 Mazda CX-9 with Android Auto (version 17.3.662854-release). I am using AA Wireless version 7.6.2659. I am on a Pixel 10 Pro.

Recently whether I am charging my phone or not, the connection stutters when listening to podcasts on Podcast Addict. Once Android Auto completely stopped. I have tried clearing the cache in Android Auto and that didn't help.

I had an issue in the past with it crashing completely and restarting my phone but I found that that was because my phone was getting too hot so that has been fixed. The stuttering while playing is new.

Does anyone have a solution for this?

We just had another Spartan Z person come by our house to not sell us solar by trying to sell us solar. We tried politely twice to tell him to leave and finally had to tell him to get off our property. Not to mention they skew facts trying to make it sound like they are a great bargain.

I am so tired of these companies coming by my house trying to schlep their wares. They use GIS to find out neighbors' names and lie that our neighbors are using their service.

I keep forgetting to ask if they have a permit and reporting them to the town.

And before you say not to answer the door, I was sitting on my front porch reading a book.

Has anyone had luck with a no soliciting sign or other means?

My insurance provider Anthem (I will name and shame) now requires a pre-authorization each time I need a refill of Zepbound. This started July 1.

I usually take my shot on Thursday and it's now Sunday with no refill.

If you have gone through this, what have you done to make the process smoother?

I usually go to Steppin' Out and walk around for an hour and go home. IDK what it was about this year, but I felt there were better vendors. I saw some of the same people, but a lot more cool things.

Also there weren't any political booths which was a relief.

Did you go and what did you think?

I want to print a 24"x36" poster. I was looking at Newman Library's printer but was wondering if anyone has printed a poster from a photo there, and if so, how was the quality?

Local places like CVS do the same, but IDK if Newman would have a higher quality output.

Kia ora!

Long story short, my daughter is at the University of Waikato. I moved her in after a 10-day trip mostly on the South Island in June/July. Her dad is coming to move her out early November and then they will also do a 10-day trip, so they want to do different things (or similar things at different locations).

For my trip we went to:

• Lady Knox Geyser, Pōhutu Geyser walk, Rotorua Wai-O-Tapu & Te Puia with Haka Guided Tour
• Arthur's Pass + TranzAlpine Scenic Train Tour, Devils Punchbowl Track
• Lake Tekapo
• Alpine Stargazing
• Milford Sound
• Mt. Cook
• TSS Earnslaw Cruise of Lake Whakatipu
• Hamilton Gardens (not great in Winter)
• The Riff Raff statue :)

For them, they would be interested in:

• Another day cruise on a river/sound (I think there's one on the east coast, but do they do tours)
• Lord of the Rings stuff in Wellington & Hobbiton
• 3-4 hour hike
• Thunderboat (we did that and loved it and know my husband would too)
• Historical museums or tours
• He's a volunteer firefighter so if there any cool firefighting museums or the like that would be cool.
• Helicopter tour to a glacier (if we can convince my daughter to go)

He will drive as needed, but would rather use bus or train when it is available - especially for long drives. I know that is a lot for 10 days so we will pick and choose or merge some activities together.

Any help would be appreciated.

TIA!

I am an American and visited New Zealand a couple of weeks ago. Your bread is amazing!

That is all.