u/SamMac62
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Welcome to the Lounge (i.redd.it) [Council of Cats]
SamMac62
SamMac62
No. Reddit has an unofficial policy against cats being allowed to roam outside unless: catio, fully cat-proofed fenced yard, harness, stroller, backpack, etc, etc...
Outdoor cats prey on birds and other wildlife. They cause harm to other living things in all kinds of ways (see screenshot)
Outdoor cats die younger and in more tragic ways.
Reddit is aware that there are (many) places in the world where "free-range" cats are the norm - meaning cats who have a home and humans who feed and care for them. Reddit is aware that countries other than the U.S. not only exist, but consider themselves civilized nations, despite the destruction their cats cause.
If you're going to have a cat who's allowed outside "unsupervised", it's best just never to talk about it on Reddit.
And never make the mistake of posting on Reddit that the cat you allowed to leave your house came to a tragic end or got lost. Just not worth the pain of reading some of the comments.
Number one rule of outside cats on Reddit: never talk about outside cats.
SamMac62
SamMac62
Probiotics made a life-changing difference in the stinky kitten farts and poops of my now 1 year old.
Walmart has an inexpensive powder: Pure Balance Pro+ Probiotic Care Supplement Powder for Cats
SamMac62
SamMac62
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I meant, what an honor to be able to serve them
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Great work if you can get it!
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So lazy she won't even walk by herself. I have to do everything for her.
SamMac62
Nurse Practitioner. Been working steadily since February. Currently on a specialized project with hundreds of professionals in Healthcare, Law, Finance, Data Science, and others. Definitely legit.
SamMac62
SamMac62
SamMac62
Please come back let us know how it goes with the assessment.
DA is absolutely a legit source of regular income for people who have the aptitude, even without specialized skills.
They pay promptly and fairly, unlike some other platforms which shall not be named.
Couple of rules:
NEVER LOG IN ON A VPN
Take your time and read the instructions carefully.
DA absolutely prizes quality over speed when accomplishing tasks.
If you realize you've gotten in over your head in some way or another even if you've spent hours on a task, click exit work mode and "eat" the money you didn't earn rather than submit poor quality work.
You can always ask questions here, as long as you don't reveal any confidential information.
There are also ways to communicate and ask questions about a task while you're working on it that are built into the platform.
SamMac62
I agree.
Especially when the topic is something along the lines of practicing the principles or how the program has manifested in your life or talking about the solutions.
I cringe whenever someone says something like "yeah I still lose my temper and yell at other drivers, but progress not perfection, right?" Complete with a shrug, a smirk, and a semi-furtive glance around the table, expecting to see smiles that indicate people agreeing with them.
Yeah don't ask me to co-sign your bullshit that you're getting away with a half-assed program.
The distinction between progress, not perfection and progress instead of perfection is important. The former acknowledges that change is gradual. The latter can become an excuse for not changing at all.
SamMac62
I think your interpretation is too narrow.
However, I agree that using a spiritual principle to "disguise: contempt for another member is arguably the opposite of practicing the principle of genuine humility.
It does mean putting the program ahead of your little personality conflicts with other members.
"Principles" is referring to a much larger concept than the one principle of Anonymity.
Tradition 12 (short form): "It reminds us that we are to place principles before personalities; that we are actually to practice a genuine humility."
Step 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.
Tradition 12 (long form):And finally, we of Alcoholics Anonymous believe that the principle of anonymity has an immense spiritual significance. It reminds us that we are to place principles before personalities; that we are actually to practice a genuine humility. This to the end that our great blessings may never spoil us; that we shall forever live in thankful contemplation of Him who presides over us all.
BB P 60: The principles we have set down are guides to progress.
12 & 12 P 40: All of the Twelve Steps require sustained and personal exertion to conform to their principles and so, we trust, to God’s will.
12 & 12 P 15: A.A.’s Twelve Steps are a group of principles, spiritual in their nature, which, if practiced as a way of life, can expel the obsession to drink and enable the sufferer to become happily and usefully whole.
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"They are such unfortunates" (How It Works)
Rarely have we seen a person fail who has thoroughly followed our path. Those who do not recover are people who cannot or will not completely give themselves to this simple program, usually men and women who are constitutionally incapable of being honest with themselves. There are such unfortunates. They are not at fault; they seem to have been born that way. They are naturally incapable of grasping and developing a manner of living which demands rigorous honesty. Their chances are less than average. There are those, too, who suffer from grave emotional and mental disorders, but many of them do recover if they have the capacity to be honest.
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POV: Chauffeur receiving annual performance review
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Ohana doesn't drive. She has a chauffeur and a Rolls-Royce Phantom. She rides in the back on cream leather upholstery, silently judging everyone she passes. Her chauffeur (me) is expected to be available at all times. Tips are not provided.
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Ohana doesn't drive. She has a chauffeur and a Rolls-Royce Phantom. She rides in the back on cream leather upholstery, silently judging everyone she passes. Her chauffeur (me) is expected to be available at all times. Tips are not provided.
A brush she loves
The Bailey Brush is not available on Amazon but it's on Chewy and baileybrush.com
https://reddit.com/link/19rt69ova7iv8/video/973tphc5jbyh1/player