My morning walks are becoming more and more magical.

Reddit, what did you do to my boy, Jim?

I wandered into the "clock shop on Patterson," and ended up speaking with the owner, Jim, for a while. Clockworks is the shop name. During our conversation, Jim kept bringing up a Reddit post. It upset him.

I dug deeper and it turns out the reddit post was about a customer interaction he had with a "wallnoodle." They were puzzled by Jim's style of business and asked others to share their experiences. As is with reddit it led to stories from more people talking about Jim. 

Jim KNOWS clocks. 

Jim KNOWS watches.

Jim does not know the Internet.

It didn't seem fair that there's a conversation about Jim where Jim can't respond. So, here's a video where Jim responds. In his own words. We went through every comment and he responded to each one.

Jim wants to review everything before I post it so this video is only a response to that specific interaction. I'll edit the rest of the responses, follow-up with Jim, and post the each later for you all to feel included.

My thoughts: If you've ever met Jim, you know he is a genuine person with a passion for his craft. The post seemed pretty one-sided, except for one beautiful Redditor. If anybody has any good stories about Jim, I'd be more than happy to read him back your replies. Better yet, visit his shop and tell him in person.

With the popularity of cocktails like the Last Word and Verdant Lady and those freaks in Chicago that drink it straight Chartreuse has been nearly impossible to find consistently.

That's why I'm thankful for Trial and Error (Bombolini's distillery) for helping fill that void. Is it as good as the OG? No. Do you have to call and visit all the ABC stores in a 25-mile radius every day for a chance to get it? No.

How does it stack up? It's a little more alcohol forward, less sweet, and has a different herb/spice profile. I feel like they've tweaked the recipe since they started making it and it only gets closer to the original.

So, if you want to make a Last Word at home and need a substitute in a pinch this is my go-to. As long as its in a cocktail it's basically the same thing.

I just started learning left handed guitar this summer but had to stop lessons bc of the economy. I would love to meet like minded peeps and try and cover a song with a group of other beginner/nice-to-beginner musicians.

I’m into all types of music, probably start with a Tom Petty song bc they’re so good/simple. But also open to suggestions!

Heads up, we are gonna sound terrible for a little bit but it would be a fun adventure.

Feel free to comment or direct message if interested. Let me know what instrument you play and contact info. Thanks!! 🤘 🎸 🔄

Your wife must be so mad. I found a ring near Union Market on 23rd. Trying to reunite with it's owner. If you can DM me the inscription and the metal I'll get it back to you.

Apparently I missed the memo this was going into effect. There's no other option to add money to her account online, except with a card. So dumb.

"Parents can avoid fees by delivering a check or cash directly to the School District."

This is a combo post for me to complain, but also a heads up to any other parents who have their account on auto pay (which is how I found out about the fee) and want to avoid it.

I'm gonna find somewhere/someone to submit a request to at least have an ACH option online.

TIL that quite a few garages in Richmond do not have security cameras. This is phenomenal news for thieves and vandals. But this is also news that residents should be aware of. This particular one is on South Colonial Ave (behind the Byrd Theater). There are security cameras all over Carytown (ring cameras, businesses, etc.) but in the parking garages, most of them have none.

came home from work and found this girl meowing and asking for pets! has a gray flea collar. first time i've seen her! this is southside down hull st.

Get cozy this fall with Skip the Small Talk - it’s a chill, sincere event focused on connection! We will be at Triple Crossing (Fulton).

It’s a guided conversation event—think speed-friending vibes, but calmer and more intentional. 

You rotate through short conversations with prompts that skip past surface-level small talk. It’s structured enough to make it easy, but relaxed enough to feel natural.

Most people come alone. The crowd tends to be thoughtful, open, and just… normal humans who want more community.

Here’s the link if you’re curious:

• Tues, 11/2 - https://www.skipthesmalltalk.com/store/skip-the-small-talk-night-at-triple-crossing-fulton-monday-november-2-2026 

They're looking for a business to take over their existing lease. Sad day for Northside 😭 Can't say I'm too surprised though, compared to Spotty Dog or Scoops I always felt the service and execution was lacking.

Save the date and help us spread the word.

Grab a new book and be a local hero! All sales go directly towards library programming and most items are $1-$3, we accept cards and will have cute ripple swag. We hope to see you there!

The property in question, at 5706 York Rd. (Libbie and Gove) currently offers $950 for a two-bedroom apartment... 

Center Creek Homes has sought to buy the property in order to build eight high-end townhouses that would be marketed for over $1 million each.

Any buyer would have the option to include a small accessory dwelling unit in the footprint.

Initially, the developer said including the ADUs could help incorporate some affordability into the plans, although CEO Dan Magder last week conceded “it may have been a little too cute” to characterize them that way.

Hey YOU 🫵🏻

Yes YOU!

Go do your best today. You’ve got a brand new day to do something good.

Your assignments, should you choose to accept them:
1) Wear something that makes you feel good.
2) Pay someone a compliment.
3) Drink some water.
4) Create something today, even if it’s in your mind, in the clouds, on a post it, or a haiku.
5) Thank someone you feel doesn’t get enough thanks—a barista, the office admin, a toll booth attendant, your partner, heck, reach out to the person who helped you in school with your homework.
6) Look for beauty in an unexpected place. Flowers in cracks in the pavement, fall leaves in a parking lot, the color of a car next to you in traffic could all be beautiful!
7) Eat something you enjoy.
8) When it’s time to rest, do so thoroughly. Don’t half ass it.
9) As you let your body relax, remind yourself you did your very best.
10) Take a deep, deep breath… and release!

You are loved, RVA! 💙

Omw to work this morning (6am) there were at least 5-10 police cars by Carolina Ave and Young St; was curious if anyone knows what was up? The street wasn’t blocked but two police cars were haphazardly in the road making it a little difficult to get by.

City offices are closed right now, but I’m angry about this and want to know what you all think before I call tomorrow. This is on west Moore street, where public street parking is already tight. I’m sure that businesses like the Veil (which is right next to it) would love to have their own reserved spots, and I’m sure they have way more customers. So why the hell would Pinnacle Financial services get special treatment in this way? I’m looking forward to finding out whether this is legal or they are just being selfish jerks and trying to take something that isn’t theirs

Hello all,

I am recovering from an ectopic pregnancy and I am just curious to see if any folks have any recommendations for obgyn's that have helped them through an ectopic pregnancy, took time to check in about symptoms and explained potential symptoms?

With my current obgyn, I feel so left in the dark about what is going on.

I would also love recommendations for fertility specialists. Im currently set up with shady grove, but the process to get set up has been kinda all over the place and ive been on hold for vcu fertility specialists for such a long time, neither option seems promising.

Edit: thanks for all the recommendations. It's tricky as calling vwc and vpfw there's a wait list for some of the doctors recommended. I might consider trying to meet schedule with one of the doctors recommended (earliest availability is Jan 2027). Maybe there is the option to call back to see if any openings have become available. Or I might schedule at vwc with a doctor and see if once im pregnant again 🤞🏿ill be able to switch over.

Idk! It's all just a lot.

My sisters cat has been found! I took down the last post so it doesn't clog up anyone searching for their own babies. She had been hiding in the sewer around the apartments. After a week missing, she's safe and sound back at home :)

My understanding from the various designs that balance cars/bikes/pedestrians in many of these situations, not just a major bridge reconstruction, is emergency vehicle transport systems of speed is a key factor/constraint in design. Am I wrong to assume that emergency vehicle transport systems of speed will be affected as the Mayo Bridge is reconstructed? I'm curious how these emergency transport systems function during long-term construction. Definitely not trying to reduce emergency response time, but genuinely concerned if long term master plans of emergency response is a variable in this decades-long project with regards to having a physical barrier between people and giant machines. Basically asking how often fire trucks and ambulances need to go around traffic across rivers in the age of 2030-2040 vs how often people might get hit by a machine while biking, skating or walking across the bridge. The advantage people in cars have is a built-in protection layer. I wish people not in cars had that layer. anD not trying to be a smartass but fire trucks and ambulances can be redesigned to suit the needs of the where people are. We are discussing a bridge for the 2030's.