Took a peek and it’s not bad. I like the in-process pics. Sometimes it’s helpful to know what it’s supposed to look like as you go along. Craving banana bread now, thanks.

I share that sentiment- that poor person. To society’s credit, I have not yet seen any posts or articles with an image or their identity. Hopefully it stays that way.

Agree, would rather my money went to a local firm with an actual person who I can consistently contact for questions. Did this a few years ago for an especially challenging tax year. Absolutely 0 regrets - if I had done it via self-serve software I would’ve missed out on quite a few unknown tax assists that the accountant found.

Huh I did not know this. CK was my backup to FT USA but that is indeed some sneaky shit. I’m scared now for FT USA - PLEASE DO NOT SELL OUT.

I use TurboTax ina free way - calculate all my taxes using their amazing software and then when the numbers match on the free site, I file there. That’s the beauty of TurboTax that you can exploit. I feel it’s fair game knowing they make the software open and then trick people who have calculated everything out to pay a ridiculous amount for the filing fee at the end.

Amazing, and with pictures even for some! Seems to be a fair amount of ethnic dishes. This may be controversial but the only thing missing is an option for feedback. Sometimes a recipe attempter on the bloat sites will find something off (too much salt) and offer their thoughts. I do like checking comments out before trying something as a recipe failure has a little more financial cost nowadays.

Definitely bookmarking though and seeing how I can support.

That’s the unfortunate reality of the corporate overlord structure we’ve been living in for a while. If you’re financially strapped and must go in, inform your coworkers ahead of time so they can arrange their working space to be away from you (and also let them know their company policy is compelling you to come in). Double mask and eat your lunch away and outside the office if possible. Bring your own sanitizers.

I’ve had coworkers in this same situation and I don’t begrudge them for coming in under similar circumstances so long as they took personal precautions to minimize potential spread.

Hope you feel better soon.

I just got these buttons (from Amazon as well lol). Apparently the cat isn’t pushing them because I haven’t recorded the right words that would allow them to communicate their disdain for me.

This is the best definition. Hail Hex.

We’re #1!!! Yeah no this is appalling. We’re literally Fred Armisen’s character in Parks N Recs with jail.

I read somewhere that the US has one of the largest, if not THE largest, percentage of population incarcerated. I feel like there’s overall more people who know someone, at least some distant relative, who served time than not, so it’s shocking to see such a large outcry on even super liberal social media sites, like reddit, for prisoners to get raped, assaulted, killed and/or generally mistreated. So that empathy may be a long ways away.

This may be overly cautious, but I recommend making a log and gathering evidence for if/when this escalates further. Keep in mind that at 17 she is still a minor, so there is an additional burden of responsibility that is imposed upon you and your partner in every interaction you have with her. Get dates, times, and statements from your brother and partner on the 2 occasions she entered your home and slept over, in particular. The last thing you want to deal with is a false accusation from this kid who does not seem to regard nor respect your boundaries, which you have set clear at this point. Get security cameras. Document everything ongoing. I personally wouldn’t block her texts for now.

Next step is to inform her legal guardians, in this case her parents, that she is not welcome on your property nor to contact you or your partner. I would do it in some form of writing - email or text, again for the sake of evidence. At this point the responsibility for her actions shifts to them. If she is on your doorstep contact them directly and expect immediate action. You can also inform them that you have concerns over her mental health.

Once these are done, you have real actionable choices that you can take. I know it sucks having to feel like a bad guy in this scenario, but it sounds like she needs professional help. Her parents are the ones to blame here.

“I’m not like the other brains”