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  1. This was a difficult read, due to the subject matter. It took me a while to get into it. I finished for two reasons. One: It's what my book club is discussing this month. Two: I wanted to know what eventually happened to DoDo. I would rate it a 4 out 5 due to the hard topics that will lead to a good discussion.
  2. I use H&R Block. Ours aren't super complicated, but not simple either. The software walks me right through it, so I can't imagine paying someone else to do the same thing.
  3. Went to college in St. Mary's City. I've heard the Living Village is phenomenal. They were just starting to build it into more of a destination when I was finishing school.
  4. I would have no problem leaving a 12-year-old home alone.
  5. I'm currently reading "The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride. It touches hard subjects, like racism & bigotry towards Jews & people of color in the 1930s. It's fictional but uses historical information.
  6. THIS! We do not need an active shooter hearing phones buzzing or kids whispering to their parents. The last thing one should do is text someone who may be in a building with an active shooter. That's putting them at risk.
  7. Is any of it in writing as to reasons he was rated low? I'd try to get that. If the rater admits it was due to not being there, than go to HR for clarification to see if that is allowed. Also have previous evaluations on hand.
  8. How much noise do they make? My washer/dryer shares a wall with dh's office. I'd love to try these but I know dh won't tolerate banging around while he's working.
  9. We moved when my kids were 13 & 15. We left a good place for them & moved to a good place for them. It was good for them to experience another part of the country. And to not fear going somewhere new. It's important to get involved in social activities right away, especially if they aren't going to school. We have no regrets.
  10. Ulta because then she will be getting things that are truly for her and not your son.
  11. I'm about 25% through Oath & Honor by Liz Cheney. Excellent so far.
  12. Our mayor has said something similar, as did the local paper. I also think we're in the same neck of the woods, though.
  13. For birthdays and holidays, we spend roughly the same. They both have Amazon wish lists that we can refer to if we like. One has a partner. His stocking is similar in expense to our own kids, but less on actual gifts. His parents do about the same for our child. For the one with much greater financial needs, we help throughout the year. He lives with us, so that helps him a lot.
  14. His company should reimburse for expenses such as laundry. Have him find out how to expense those type of items. If he carries a company credit card, that will be easier. If he wants to see things on his time off, have him ask the hotel concierge to arrange tours. It's possible the hotel already does that & can get him in on one that is already planned.
  15. Same here. I was scared to open up the thread.
  16. We've done a few classes at Whole Foods. Dh loved them and I was along for the ride. It was fun & he learned a lot. We've been thinking about the classes that Dorothy Lane (local chain) offers.
  17. I don't think this is any different than other big events. Prices are usually much higher during major events.
  18. I don't think I've ever seen someone wear a tux as a guest when it wasn't a black tie affair. But since it isn't an immediate family member, like my dh or son, I wouldn't say a word.
  19. I'm not sure I understand. Are people planning to come to the reception that weren't invited? And if so, how did they know when and where?
  20. This!!!!! Teachers are expected to do continuing ed on their own dime and time. If they made more, it might make sense, but they are not paid wages commiserate with their job. And double yes to survival mode! Teachers work way beyond their contracted hours AND the parents and school system still want more out of them. Ask me why I no longer teach.
  21. I'm sorry you are suffering but am glad you are well enough to be online. I'm also glad that you have family that can help out.
  22. Agree 100%. We need to RAISE standards for all students, not lower them. We already outsource too much due to our LOW standards in math.
  23. We went through this with dh's dad. I lived in fear that he would kill someone in another car in an accident. And what that would cost dh's parents. It could easily wipe away their retirement funds. Let alone the criminal liability of involuntary manslaughter. Fil is now deceased but before he died, mil's attitude was that he enjoyed driving and no one should be able to take that away from him. He was in Texas. My therapist called adult services in his county to report the issue but he passed a few weeks later, so they only had one visit from them, and were contacting the doctor to fill out paperwork to submit to the state. At that point, I didn't care if they knew I was behind it. What mattered was their safety AND the safety of others.
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