The natural sunscreen I used to use with no reactions is no longer being made anymore. Of course, right??
So now it’s summer and I don’t know what to use. I’m a natural redhead so it’s important.
I’m currently having a very bad reaction to a new brand.
Recommendations please! I’m desperate so doesn’t have to be natural, just need it to work.
Over COVID I got my first dog, an adorable JRT puppy. She was sweet, fun and very adventurous. She got along with all other people (kids invluded) and dogs. We went to the dog park twice daily to socialize her during Covid and took her to weekly training sessions. She had a lot of energy at home, but I figured it out with brain games and lots of naps. She would still do sneaky JRT things, but that’s a part of their charm.
Everything changed after she became an adult dog at around age 2. Seemingly over night she started developed an intense prey drive and eventually started attacking dogs her size or smaller. She’s only 13 lbs, but it’s still an extremely scary situation and emotional for everyone involved. We stopped going to her daily dog parks, doggy day care and training. She also developed pancreatitis from dog treats from training around this time.
We lived in Oregon at the time and I found a barn hunt (dogs hunting rats that are in tubes stashed in hay bales) to help her satiate the prey drive in a non violent way. We went a handful of times, but it only seemed to intensify her drive.
We eventually moved back to where I’m from originally to be close to my mom, but then my mom developed cancer and died 6 months later unexpectedly. I was the only family member to try and help my mom through her treatments. It was completely devastating and after she died I’ve been in a never ending grief loop.
My life has been extremely stressful since about 2019 due to work, health and family issues. When my mom died (November ‘24) my entire world spun upside down.
I exercise my dog, Joni for about 4 miles a day and that puts a dent in her energy levels, but she needs more. My own health has declined (diagnosed with 2 autoimmune diseases) since my mom’s death and it’s getting really difficult to juggle everything. Career, health, and social life have all been affected. I’ve been juggling a lot for too long and I’m fried.
I don’t know what to do. I feel like she would be happier on a farm, but there’s no guarantee she would end up in a positive situation if I re-homed her. I love her so much and we have a special bond, but on difficult days I wonder if re-homing her would be the kind thing to do.
Before I got her, I researched Jack Russell Terriors for weeks. I knew she was going to be a challenging dog, but I didn’t anticipate the attacking other dog part. We continue training, but always seem to hit a wall. She’s so smart and it’s difficult to train a smart dog.
And I’m not one of those thoughtless people who only got a dog during Covid only to take them back after Covid. I take dog owning very seriously, but life has just thrown too much at me.
Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Hi all,
I recently bought myself a pretty vintage watch for doing well in life. It’s stainless steel so I didn’t think twice about it. Alas, had a very bad flare after strapping it on for about an hour.
Did some research and a lot of vintage stainless steel is made with nickel. Apparently I’m allergic. Didn’t use to be, but here we are.
Bummed, but this seems fixable…
Do any of you have solutions? Or know of any products that would effective provide a barrier between the watch back and my skin?
Thank you!
Hi all,
I recently bought myself a pretty vintage watch for doing well in life. It’s stainless steel so I didn’t think twice about it. Alas, had a very bad flare after strapping it on for about an hour.
Did some research and a lot of vintage stainless steel is made with nickel. Apparently I’m allergic. Didn’t use to be, but here we are.
Bummed, but this seems fixable…
Do any of you have solutions? Or know of any products that would effective provide a barrier between the watch back and my skin?
Thank you!
I was walking my dog home from the post office this afternoon and this middle aged woman driving a small bmw was obviously taking a video or picture of me.
Super weird behavior and super invasive. I definitely was not looking cute, sweatshirt and black yoga pants.
When she saw me looking at her she sped off but then came back and that’s when I got a video of her car. Too far away to see the plates tho.
Has anyone else had this experience? wtf is wrong with people these days???
How much sun does Berkeley/Albany really get? Is it significantly more than SF?
Thank you!
Hi all, I have a Jack Russell Terrior with a very high prey drive. We did some barn hunts in Oregon where we used to live and it really helped her utilize her drive in a non violent way.
Does anyone know of any barn hunts in the area?
Many thanks in advance for any and all information!