Someone on TripAdvisor was asking lodging advice for San Diego because they want to look at “a couple of universities” with their teenager. I mentioned if they weren’t already on College Confidential, it was an excellent resource. Got a PM this morning thanking me effusively for the reference- she hadn’t heard of CC.
I think she’ll need it because they’re a Colorado family checking out California UC and SU schools so may be in for a rude awakening. (Kid is a junior.)
To quote Alice In Wonderland, it just gets curiouser and curiouser. Man, what a rabbit hole THAT was!
It is not about how you look… it is all about how you treat others and your ignorant a-hole behavior.
I need to stop worrying about whether or not I have enough food for tomorrow’s dinner. I have more than enough, and it’s just immediate family … it’s not like they expect a smorgasbord. Deep breath!
I hate to complain about rain in the desert, but it’s pouring this Easter morning, and both our sunrise service and community egg hunt were cancelled. I feel sorry for the kids.
Jack of all trades, master of none.
Nothing like being to the airport super early for your departure to have the flight delayed 4 hours! Then have to drive another 1.5 hours home after getting in to arrive exhausted at 3am.
On a positive note, boy did my bed feel good after that slab of plywood hotel one. 
Don’t tell me that owning apartments is a bad business because of all the late payments and having to evict people. You have zero first hand experience, and with my current apartments I’ve collected approximately 500 rent payments with the latest one coming in on the 3rd of the month. Zero evictions.
What is point of CC having “Ivy Day” polls and “Post-Ivy Day” polls? Genuinely wondering how that data is even remotely helpful. 
A fervent prayer has been answered.
I am so over dealing with this. I just want to enjoy my new grand baby without dealing with your issues. Your stupid password is one you created - I’m tired of fixing your user errors
So the first big snowstorm of the season occurred the weekend of my husband’s surprise birthday party. The second one is going to happen this week, when my SIL and her friend are flying here from out-of-state, and we’re planning on going up to our cabin to see the eclipse. The forecast is 8 to 14 inches of snow at our house and 18+ inches at the cabin. We have a snowmobile, but it’s a little nerve-wracking to take guests.
And of course we’re swamped with work and I have no time to get ready for guests. I have to be super-prepared because we may lose power, too. I need to figure out lots of meals…
Oh this is simply horrible, dear old, longtime friend. You and your partner are both now retired, and you live in that beautiful 3 story townhouse with the spectacular view of your city, and now you have been diagnosed with ALS. Words fail me. I am so very sorry.
I sure do enjoy watching Sam Buttrey on Jeopardy. 
It might sound strange and that I’m a horrible daughter but even though dad is hospitalized and is likely never coming home again I’m glad I wasn’t there those first couple of days. Mom and sister fighting for those 2 days was enough to remind me why I settled down 2,000 miles away. Dad was in good hands with the health care team. I spoke to doctors, nurses, case management via phone. Mom and sister are in a far better place emotionally 3 days later and everyone is relieved dad will eventually go to a skilled nursing facility instead of 72 years old post stroke mom doing his care.
A giant weight was lifted yesterday. Now I can move on.
Apropos of nothing in particular: I gotta say, I love this thread. I enjoy reading everyone’s posts and trying to figure out what’s going on in their lives. Sometimes it’s clear, sometimes it’s not, but it’s always interesting.
Nothing like not being able to sleep most of the night and first text of the day is “We had an accident this morning. We are OK…” Thankfully nobody is hurt, but still stressful for them and for me (mom). Figuring out if/when to involve insurance is its own stressor. Doesn’t seem like Teslas are ever cheap to repair.
Frick and Frack have too much time on their hands 
Its spring break around here. Can’t wait for them to be back in school.
I voted today in a local election for the first time in my new state. I have been voting for 45 years and before that went with my parents when they voted and I was a little kid. First time I did not go into a big booth with the big lever to close the curtains. Somehow it felt less like voting without that!