After camping all my life at numerous campgrounds and getting very tired of inconsiderate campers, I would like to try dispersed camping. I understand that you are supposed to leave no trace, so there usually aren't any designated firepits. However, I'm not sure if I trust myself to have a safe campfire without a firepit. Are there any specific forests and/or primitive campgrounds in Michigan that you can name that are almost like dispersed camping, in that there are no bathrooms and no other campers near you (at least not visibly), but have a firepit? I don't even need a picnic table or anything, I just want the firepit. I will also be camping in a tent attached to my truck bed, so it will need to be an area that allows vehicles to be parked on the site. Thanks!

I'm in Michigan. I've been working as a paralegal for years and have always been interested in becoming a notary. I just want to be able to make a few extra hundred dollars every month. I would like to offer remote "after-hours" notary services (my state does allow remote notarization). I work from 9-5 and this would be perfect for me. I already have a computer, webcam, etc., and am prepared to invest the $400 needed to become a notary public.

However, I see some people saying they make a decent amount of money doing this, and others saying not to bother with it because there are so many notaries out there, and it's easy to get documents notarized for free (I can actually attest to this, since my boss usually tells our clients to get their documents notarized for free at banks). The problem with getting things notarized at banks or your local UPS is that I imagine many people have a hard time getting there during regular business hours. I feel like I could market myself pretty well if I focus on offering notarization services after regular business hours/during weekends that don't require you to leave your home. Could this be profitable?

Wondering if anyone else has experienced these side effects. My doctor prescribed 30 mg vyvanse, then moved up to 40, and now I’m at 50. It has helped a lot with my focus, quieting thoughts, getting rid of intrusive thoughts, and executive function, but because of the side effects I’m experiencing I’m considering stopping it. Every time I take it, I feel a heavy sort of pressure behind my eyes. I don’t think it’s from straining my eyes. I just always feel this weird pressure behind my eyes as if I am tired, but I’m not. It’s hard to explain but it doesn’t feel normal. My head also feels foggy because of it. My period is also 9 days late ever since I started the 50 mg dose, which is odd for me because my cycle is normally regular (I took a pregnancy test and it was negative, so it’s not that). I also get headaches multiple times a week, sometimes every day. They are usually on one side of my head. I’ve been making sure to eat plenty of protein, drink a lot of water, and exercise.

TL;DR 50 mg of vyvanse is helping me but causing side effects of pressure behind my eyes, headaches, and very late period

My dream dog breed has always been an Irish wolfhound. I am now in a position where I work fully remote and have a lot of time on my hands, and I see myself having this job for many years. I am nowhere near being ready to actually purchase a puppy, but I feel like my lifestyle would be able to handle it at some point (I am aware of the significant amount of training, grooming, exercise, food, and care they need compared to other breeds. It’s just an idea right now).

My biggest hurdle with the idea of this breed is the short lifespan. I just don’t know if I could handle it. I grew up with a little dog who ended up passing away at 17 years old, and even his death was very difficult for me (although it was the first death I’ve ever actually experienced, so that made a difference too). My question is, how did you get around to accepting the short lifespan and actually getting a wolfie? I’m not going to ask if they are “worth” it, because the amount of love your pets give you for any number of years is always worth it. I just want to know how you get to a point where you say it’s okay if they only live up to 8 or so years, and make the commitment.

I’m having an intimate wedding ceremony by one of the Great Lakes in Northern Michigan this summer with just our parents, siblings, and their spouses. My childhood best friend will be the only non-family member there, but she will be officiating the wedding. There will be 15 people total including our photographer and videographer.

Our plan is to do first looks at the hotel and private vows, then drive to the ceremony location, go on a little hike with everyone to the spot where we’ll get married, do the ceremony, first dance on the beach, celebratory picnic and family and couples portraits, then have dinner at a restaurant nearby. Our photographer and videographer will be with us from getting ready and through the dinner. 2 months later we’re having a relaxed party in a park for extended family to come celebrate our marriage, and we’ll show our wedding photos and video on a projector.

Has anyone else done something like this? If so, how was it? Did you do anything special that made it memorable? Any regrets?

Basically just wanted to know if it’s appropriate/normal for a client to choose their wedding video music. I understand that videographers have to use licensed music and I can’t just pick any song. I just want to be able to choose from their options because from the work of theirs I’ve seen, they tend to pick jazz-type music which is not my style at all.

I have kind of a dumb question. My home chef meals always say “cook within x amount of days”. I never know if this includes the day I get the meals, or it starts the day after. For example, I get my meals delivered on Monday. I have a meal that says cook within 4 days. Does that mean Thursday or Friday is the last day to cook it? It’s steak and looks totally fine and I’d like to cook it tomorrow instead but I’m just not sure.