Hanna Sher takes amazing romantic pictures — they are pricey but beautiful.

Taj Mahal hasn’t started their lunch buffet yet, right?

I think they are basically always parked at Sugarfire BBQ but I can’t figure out their hours.

I am pretty open minded but had a horrible experience there. The first time I went there, I waited an hour and a half (did a small intake and a drug urine test which I’ve never done before during that time)…then I only had 15 minutes until I absolutely had to go to pick up my daughter in time at the bus stop. So I went and told the receptionist and she said, oh, let me check if someone can see you real quick (I was figuring we would just reschedule). Sure enough, my first time seeing a provider there, she sat me down, looked at my intake, said here’s a medication that I’ve seen work well for people like you, and sent me on my way all in 10 minutes. When I went to actually get the prescription filled, it was a newer medication that my insurance didn’t cover so here I had been on a free sample for a month and had to wean right off it bc it was cost prohibitive (I think it was close to $200 if not more).

The second time I went in, They put me with a different provider who was actually just an RN who was training to become a nurse practitioner. They got around it by calling in someone at the end who I assume was an actual nurse practitioner (I don’t think it was an MD/DO) who asked if I had any questions and okayed the new medication he wanted to give me.

I did not go back. It honestly felt like I was just being corralled through to make them money. Let’s get as many patients through as we can with as many providers as we can (no matter how few qualifications they have). You never see the same person twice and I much prefer the psychiatrist that I see through Burrell telehealth who actually takes time to ask more about me than just looking at a medication list and making a decision of which new one I should try.

Tooth fairy?

We had tons in Ravenwood South. (Not sure how many but it was more than the past two years for sure.)

Sister Cindy has a huge account on TikTok.

I see Cameron Myers through Burrell telehealth and really like her. She is young but knows her stuff — she has been the first psychiatrist that I actually like. And I agree about avoiding Eustasis — I had a horrible experience with them.

I don’t. You could call the store and ask. They are run by the same person.

There is actually a new food truck in front of Jum’s African store on E Kearney! I haven’t gotten to try it yet, but the owner told me about a month ago that she was opening it soon and I saw that they were at the Culture Festival a few weeks ago. She is Nigerian.

I’m pretty sure I have heard people talk about D’vine Deli and Wine having one as a special weekly or so.

I think you misunderstood my post — I am not following either at the moment.

I really, really appreciate all of your comments and the private messages people have sent. Thank you for helping me feel less alone. I do have several online spaces that I frequent that are helpful but I think I just long for in-person friends and community. We moved here two years ago and between the pandemic and deconstructing, it’s been really challenging. Just knowing that there are others like me around helps. Maybe one day I can be a part of starting some kind of safe community for people like us. For now, I will be checking out the people and resources you have all mentioned.

Los Cabos has pretty thin chips, and I love their cold salsa. I’m eating it as I type.

The last time I went the person doing my eye exam was through telehealth — I was not confident that all went as it should.

I disagree that 90% are chains and junk. We have a pretty great food scene for this sized town.

I’ve only had it once but it was really good! The only negative I’ve heard that you never know if they’re going to be open.

All of the Thai restaurants are great — you can’t go wrong. I also love Greek Belly, Koriya (for fast casual Korean), Skully’s Ramen, Zayka’s Indian (downtown), and Neighbor’s Mill for sandwiches, soup, and salad.

I will go against the grain to say that I was underwhelmed by Dolly’s Stampede. The food was just okay in my opinion, and while the contests between the two sides were fun, a lot of the music was lipsynced.

I really really like the Haygoods — they are talented musicians and put on a high energy show that covers a lot of different genres of music. Highly recommend!