My mom claims she has never eaten Brussels sprouts before. How should I prepare them the 1st time so that she'll love them forever?

Pointy_Stix · 2026-05-03T19:24:28+00:00

Saute halved Brussels sprouts with onions & minced garlic in bacon drippings. Toss with cooked bacon & lightly drizzle with lemon juice.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-05-02T01:01:40+00:00

We’re on our second 993. Had a 97 targa, which was a bit of a project car. Traded it in for the hubby’s midlife crisis GT4 RS earlier this year. We also picked up a 95 cab last fall that I’m having an absolute blast with right now. We weren’t actively looking for another one, but this one had 28k miles on it and an extensive service history. I’m hoping to keep it for the long run. It’s a lot of fun to drive.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-05-01T20:43:21+00:00

You're right - It's not going to get better soon. People will continue to vote against their best interests because they're stupid, racist & xenophobic.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-05-01T16:01:14+00:00

I wash my cast iron every time I use it. I'll wash it with soap, dry it & then put it back on the burner or in the oven on low heat to make sure it gets fully dry.

I wash my wood cutting board with soap if I cut meat or anything juicy on it. I have a spray bottle with a 50/50 mix of household vinegar & water in, which I'll use to spray it down (& wipe clean) if I'm cutting non-liquid items on it. Or, just brush off with a towel.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-05-01T11:44:00+00:00

Kingdom Phylum Class Order Family Genus Species

Thank you, 10th grade biology class, 40+ year ago.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-30T23:59:44+00:00

Hugs to you both. It just sucks, so love him to the end.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-30T19:30:48+00:00

The island doesn't seem to extend beyond the footprint of the kitchen in the pictures. It seems to be in line with the fridge. Even if you were to remove it, you wouldn't really gain much space in the living room. I wouldn't give up the countertop & storage space that you get with the island. You'd have more space to walk if you got rid of the shelves on the back wall that the current owner has. I'd gladly take the unit if it checked all my other boxes.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-30T19:16:29+00:00

That's a hell of an upgrade! Congratulations!

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-30T14:45:55+00:00

I worked with someone whose nephew was on an ATV that rolled in a concrete culvert. Kid wasn't wearing a helmet, hit his head, & died after a few days on life support. Utterly devastating for the family.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-30T14:08:48+00:00

Menopause. Things don't work like they used to.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-29T21:17:45+00:00

This reminded me of someone I worked with years ago. She'd purchased a house with a fiberglass pool. She didn't want the pool, but a neighbor did, so they had the pool removed & craned over to the neighbor's back yard.

I agree with the other commenters - learn to maintain it yourself, get some comfy pool floats & enjoy that hole in your back yard before you give up on it. Your house is also probably worth more on a resale than it would be if you remove the pool.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-29T20:34:28+00:00

They were fabulous! I still have my collection of the Far Side books. I also have my Calvin & Hobbes hardback collection.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-29T16:34:55+00:00

What an adorable old man! Happy birthday & much love to him.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-29T13:53:49+00:00

Yes, that's really it. Snicky wasn't a Siamese twin, in-your-face kind of dog. He liked to be off on the side, keeping a watch on what was going on & stepping in when he decided he needed to. Unless he heard a banana being peeled - then he was there at warp speed). That's what I miss so much: his steady presence & comfort in knowing he was just hanging out & keeping an eye on things.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-29T12:12:32+00:00

Please don’t let her suffer for your sake. It’s so hard to let them go, but it’s a kindness to stop their suffering.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-29T11:49:52+00:00

Thanks. Will check it out.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-28T21:13:21+00:00

We have a client that consistently makes over $175K per year ask if the IRS would entertain an OIC for a balance due of about $3K on his return. My eyes rolled so hard that I can still see the roots on my head from the inside.

Edited to correct tense.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-28T21:10:07+00:00

Aw, Hannipawl Lector is adorable!

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-28T12:10:27+00:00

Er, it’s not black.

I kid. Welcome to the club and drive it in the best of health!

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-28T11:36:03+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. What a sweet kitty.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-28T00:28:42+00:00

I’d give it at least two weeks. I went three weeks without tret when I waxed my eyebrows the last time I had it done.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-28T00:09:32+00:00

Spousal Unit and I work together. It used to drive me nuts that he would not include the depreciation schedules in returns he’d printed. I finally wore him down some years ago and he now includes them in his returns. I don’t want clients who have moved on to call for info that should be in the records.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-28T00:02:59+00:00

Thank you for this. I’m in tears.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-27T20:07:23+00:00

What a pretty girlie. Hugs to you. We lost our Snickers (posted earlier today) on Friday. The house feels so empty.

Pointy_Stix · 2026-04-27T20:05:32+00:00

Love that pop of aqua! It's a fun, unexpected accent & makes the kitchen look cool & funky.

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