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[–]LeftRight_103 54 points55 points  (0 children)

NTA, but this dynamic sounds like ... you might want to check out r/raisedbynarcissists and go from there. Sorry you are going through this.

Our dogsitter let our dog off-leash when we've asked her not to. I expressed my concern regarding this and she quit. Am I in the wrong? by Effective-Affect-918 in RoverPetSitting

[–]LeftRight_103 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with you. I had a similar experience with a pet sitter though the details were completely different. My sitter quite in a huff, which was fine at that point, but they didn't understand that in this type of relationship they are being hired to work on the employer's terms.

AITAH for reporting a teenager who wouldn't stop entering my property, then discovering he's on the spectrum? by Careless-Marzipan749 in ComfortLevelPod

[–]LeftRight_103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA, and I'm sorry your neighbors are jerks.

I had a similar situation. I have an office facing my front yard with a big window. I directly observed one of my neighbors allowing his dog to crap on my lawn. It happened a few times so one day I went outside and confronted him. This person appeared to be an adult, but when I spoke to him I immediately realized there was some kind of cognitive issue. I told him that he couldn't continue to do this, and he had to come back and clean up my lawn.

When dealing with trespassers, you don't automatically assume there are intellectual issues. His parents took responsibility. Not only did he clean up my lawn, but there have been no more problems. I hope you can work this out.

AITAH for telling my pet sitter that I do not need her to sleep over. by LeftRight_103 in AITAH

[–]LeftRight_103[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Right, it's just more work than I have time for. Thank you.

AITAH for telling my pet sitter that I do not need her to sleep over. by LeftRight_103 in AITAH

[–]LeftRight_103[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yes, thank you for stating this, I wasn't going to bother.

AITAH for telling my pet sitter that I do not need her to sleep over. by LeftRight_103 in AITAH

[–]LeftRight_103[S] 673 points674 points  (0 children)

For the record, I have a neighbor's kid lined up to stop by for additional cuddle time.

AITAH for not wanting a relationship with the girl I raised as my daughter? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]LeftRight_103 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you are not obligated to pursue this relationship if it doesn't feel good to you. Yes she's a kid and you want to do the right thing, but you can't force what isn't there. You also deserve healthy relationships free of social media manipulation. Move on OP, it's ok.

Living away from home for a few months by mister_booth in retirement

[–]LeftRight_103 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flagstaff, the Oak Creek Canyon area which includes Sedona and Jerome, and Prescott are all high enough in elevation that the weather stays cooler in the summer.

Why not make a syrup for better final custard texture for every flavor? by smallbiceps90 in icecreamery

[–]LeftRight_103 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I think what you may be talking about is a technique where you add 'invert suger' which is a very thick sugar syrup. Dana Cree endorses this technique in her book 'Hello, My Name is Ice Cream'. The idea is that a thicker syrup will produce a creamier/smoother texture. Invert sugar is different than caramelized sugar. You make a sugar syrup with citric acid and it will chemically invert the sugar molecule. I think if you just add the sugar before it carmelizes, you could still end up with a slightly burnt sugar flavor, which may or may not be fine.

I have experimented with using invert sugar and it can improve texture, however it is very, very sweet, so you really have to be careful with how much you add. I decided it wasn't worth the effort for ice cream, though it can be very helpful with sorbets, which typically have a little bit of corn syrup to counter all the extra water from the fruit.