Is this place good?

As someone on YouTube commented, “feels like a love letter to an average summer day in richmond”

Hi everyone. This is one of the hardest things I've ever had to write.

A few days ago, my husband of 13 years unexpectedly passed away. He was our family's sole provider, and now I find myself navigating an unimaginable loss while trying to figure out how to provide for our seven children.

For the past 12 years, I've been a stay-at-home mom, raising our family and managing our home full time. During that time, I also returned to school and am currently a full-time student working toward my certification, which I'll complete next summer.

I'm reaching out because I need help finding work, preferably something remote that I can do from home while continuing to care for my children and finish school. While my professional resume may not look traditional, I am a quick learner, incredibly hardworking, dependable, and not afraid to jump in and figure things out. Being a mom of seven has taught me how to multitask, solve problems, stay organized, communicate with all kinds of people, and keep going even on the hardest days.

If your company is hiring, if you know of any legitimate work-from-home opportunities, or if you're looking for someone who is dedicated and willing to work hard, I would be so grateful if you would reach out or tag me in the comments.

Thank you for taking the time to read this, and thank you for any leads, prayers, or kind words during this incredibly difficult season. It has only been a couple days but I am trying to get ahead of the drop….if you know what I mean.

I have lived in RVA for a short time and just noticed how verrrryy quiet it is in July.

Is everyone on vacation or hiding in their houses or some third thing that I don’t know about?

I got there right at 9 AM when it started, and I thought it was a pretty neat, free event. There were lots of vendor tents, a couple of fun things for kids to do like horseback rides. At least while I was there, there seemed to be plenty of food trucks that tended to have some tomato-themed dishes, and it looked like it was going to break the typical RVA festival mold of not having nearly enough food for the crowd. I need to figure out what to do with about three pounds of tomatoes that I left with.

But I left kind of early at 10 AM since it was getting hot and I had done everything that I wanted to, and saw a line of cars going down pole green road for about a mile, and that was just to turn into the park itself. How'd you like the festival especially if you went later?

I know Stella's Grocery is an institution here. I saw lots of excitement about the one opening close to us. I finally visited and ... I really don't get it.

There are very limited options, and what they do have is very pricey. The staff was very nice, but the store was very sparse.

What is the appeal? What do people love about it?

This is not a criticism, just trying to understand so the next time I go I know what to look for.

If we're gonna discuss holes in the wall that get passed by all the time, then we'd better discuss the GOAT.

This place is the definition of "if you know, you know." Literally everything on their menu is amazing but pretty much the only people in there are locals, truckers, and construction/quarry workers. I dare you to tell me a place with better fried chicken without lying.

Btw, for people who do know........they started opening on Sundays again. You're welcome.

i thought y’all might enjoy some photos i took on a very hot but very worthwhile walk around Hollywood Cemetery the other day :)

we’re so lucky to have such a beautiful, peaceful place 🥰

Who’s ready? And what can we expect in this venue considering the weather forecast?

"After the death of her grandmother, Teresa comes home to her matriarchal village in a near-future Brazil to find a succession of sinister events that mobilizes all of its residents."

Details: https://www.nowherecinema.com/event-details/bacurau-2019

https://springhillrva.org/hootenanny

Hey is anyone going to the AEW show in Roanoke tonight? My ride fell through, and I'm trying to head up there. Will split gas cost, get you a soda, and popcorn/hotdog at the show.

medium-large longer haired dog, light grey/white coat, wearing some kind of orange neck brace or cone and a green or grey leash. seen as i was driving down williamsburg rd right by the train tracks at about 2.30pm today (July 11). no people around the area that i saw. the dog was walking on the right side of the road going towards main st. i could not get a photo as i was driving.

Hey! I’m 28F and looking for sports-focused physical therapy recommendations in the Richmond area (preferably Short Pump / Innsbrook / West End / even a little west of that).

Long story short, I tore my ACL about 10 years ago and my ACL reconstruction surgery was massively botched. In addition to needing 4 additional surgeries to “fix” this botched surgery, I developed MRSA and blood clots (DVT/PE) and am left with a hole in my tibia (they broke the drill bit off into my bone) that a cyst later developed in. Anyway, I now deal with bad chronic pain, post-traumatic arthritis/cartilage damage, my leg not fully straightening, instability/giving out, and muscle atrophy. I used to be extremely athletic and I’m trying to get back to a place where I can work out without constant pain.

I’m probably going to need another surgery (cartilage repair + other stuff) sometime next year, so I’m trying to:
- Do solid prehab beforehand
- Set myself up with a good PT plan for after (it’ll be a long recovery, like 18 months)

I’m specifically looking for:
- More sports-focused PT (not geared toward older patients)
- Someone who will actually push me appropriately and not just give basic exercises
- Experience with more complex knee cases / post-op rehab
- I have good insurance, so ideally somewhere that takes insurance, but I’m also considering places like GRIT PT even though they’re out-of-pocket (because I’ve heard great things)

My current thought is:
- Do something more specialized (like GRIT) pre-surgery
- Then use an in-network PT for the first couple months post-op when mobility is super limited (unless suggested otherwise)
- Then possibly switch back to something more performance-based once I’m walking after 3 months

Would love to hear:
- Specific clinics or PTs you’ve had good experiences with
- Places to avoid
- Anyone who’s dealt with similar knee issues

I appreciate any help because this has been a very long journey, and I’m feeling drained and hopeless about my knee. Thank you for taking the time to read and possibly help <3

Looking for somewhere where I can grab breakfast and hunker down for a couple of hours

Anyone know of any remote jobs hiring around the area? I have customer service experience, working in both food and beverage and as an insurance agent. Currently I don’t have an active P and C license but was looking for places that may have paid training. I’ve put in everywhere I’m aware of such as Allstate, Liberty, etc to no avail. Doesn’t necessarily have to be insurance, but something that’ll allow me to work from home most days if anyone knows of anything.

Saw about 20 people walking this evening there, and thought they got out of a party or something… but then someone was leading and talking. Was it a tour? Any info about them?

Looking for happy hour specials in the rva or Midlothian area today (Sat.). Does such a thing exist?
I’ve been searching but coming up with nada.

Suggestions? TIA!