Can we house sit for you in August?

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Hello fellow Davis Square peeps,

My family of four is hoping to find a place to stay for most of August (could start as early as August 3/4 or as late as August 9, until Aug 31) while our house is being renovated. We originally thought we could stay in while work was being done, but looks like we should be out for 2-3 weeks just to be safe. We don't have any family locally and don't have any friends with enough space to hold us for that long that live nearby. Is anyone going on vacation during August and would be willing to let us stay at your house/condo/apartment? We would be more than happy to mow lawns, water plants, feed pets, bring in mail, etc while there. We could even possibly pay a small amount in exchange. Our other options are extended stay hotels or furnished apartments, but both of those options are incredibly expensive and are plan C for right now. We also don't have a car, so staying near public transportation is pretty important for us.

About us: married couple with two children (ages 5 and 3). We both work in the Longwood Medical Area and kids go to daycare three days a week. We're both runners, training for a marathon in October. We have a cat that we would love to bring with us, but if we couldn't, he could stay at our house and we'd check on him daily (one reason we want to stay close to the Square). We're clean, responsible, don't smoke, don't have parties, and my husband is very handy with both computers and home improvement type projects. He also makes really good bread.

If anyone is interested or has any suggestions, I'd love to hear. Thanks!

Goodbye East Asia, Hello DooWee & Rice

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A sign at 868 Broadway (Powder House Square), long home to East Asia, announces that Doo Wee & Rice is coming with
gourmet modern rice plates, Chinese "burgers," and fresh Vietnamese salads.   http://www.dooweeandrice.com/

Looking for a psychiatrist

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Having some mental health issues that I need to get help addressing. I've looked through the tags, but the most recent post is almost two years old, and I have been trying off and on since I moved here a year and a half ago to find someone.

My experience thusfar is answering machines that ask me to leave a message, then never return my calls. Harvard Vanguard will not see me because my Primary Care is not with them. (My insurance only covers specialists with HV)

I'm at the point of being willing to pay out of pocket for someone that is alternative-lifestyle friendly and will answer their damned phone. I'd really rather not let this go on any longer, and I do not want to go to a clinic that's going to immediately decide I need to be admitted. (Which is, in my experience, what happens if you go in to a walk-in clinic with a psychiatric concern or complaint)

So does anyone have a recommendation? My insurance is with Cigna, for what it's worth. I have a car available, weekend/evening hours a huge plus, as I work within the Boston city limits.

(I have a several-years-old-diagnosis that does indicate that medication is a necessity, so I do need a psychiatrist. I am sure I will receive a further referral to a therapist from that point)

Edited to add: Thank you everyone for all the suggestions and assistance. I have an appointment to see a therapist that's in the same office as my GP. I'm feeling hopeful that this will bear fruit.

Where to get engraved name tags

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I need to get a few engraved plastic name tags quickly, and figure there must be some place locally that does these so I don't have to waste time/money on shipping. But I've never had to purchase such a thing and am at a loss as to where find such a business. Got any ideas?