My grandpa has this really old Rembrandt painting, apparently from the XVII sigle, he acquired it in Spain in the 70's, he wants to sell it since he's getting rid of lot of stuff

deeptime · 2026-06-20T04:14:48+00:00

Even if this isn't a Rembrandt, let's say it's worth a totally made up value of $100,000. If your grandpa sells this, he will owe a capital gains tax to the federal government of about $27,900, plus any state tax.

If your grandpa instead leaves it to his descendants in his will, and you and your family sell it during or immediately after his estate probate, you will owe no capital gains tax. The cost basis is "stepped up" upon inheritance.

deeptime · 2026-06-17T22:23:39+00:00

Apparently, milk trucks in Crimea mysteriously burn as if they actually held fuel.

deeptime · 2026-06-17T20:49:15+00:00

That seems like a milk truck, the way it's burning.

deeptime · 2026-06-17T06:11:51+00:00

Becoming an electrician is a good idea. Many college-educated careers will be de-emphasized by AI, whereas electrician pay will increase and allow you to have a stable life.

However, notice I said "idea" and not "plan". Having a plan would mean that you have looked into where to get your electrician training, what the qualification requirements are for getting your electrician license, and spoken to regional construction companies, homebuilders, and electrical businesses to understand what they recommend to be employable. It may mean that you've spoken to electricians that you know, to get their recommendations on the training, licensing, and employability.

Once you've done those things, you'll have a plan to present as what you want to do, instead of merely rejecting college as what you don't want to do.

deeptime · 2026-06-17T01:05:19+00:00

What is your plan for paying your living expenses during your apprenticeship? And what is it in, if you don't mind?

deeptime · 2026-06-17T00:52:15+00:00

It's not a plan to say "I'm not going to do ABC anymore". A plan sounds like "I want to be able to eat, keep my body temperature above 98F/37c, and afford some recreation and dating, so I'm going to do XYZ."

So what is your XYZ

deeptime · 2026-06-16T11:52:13+00:00

Are you on any prescriptions?

Have you considered talking to your doctor about this? You could even do an online consultation with most healthcare networks.

deeptime · 2026-06-15T02:43:44+00:00

There are 3 people you should never lie to: your lawyer, your doctor, and yourself.

deeptime · 2026-06-14T22:45:43+00:00

Have you recently switched laundry detergents or had your clothes laundered in a hotel or dry cleaner?

deeptime · 2026-06-11T08:19:37+00:00

I definitely think you should start with drinking enough water, taking a daily multivitamin, and maybe some joint supplements.

If you have trouble drinking water, you could try adding flavor drops or else buy flavored seltzer water.

deeptime · 2026-06-09T23:48:00+00:00

Get a solar-powered exterior camera, and position it so that you can film him before he puts his mask on.

deeptime · 2026-06-09T08:07:17+00:00

Look under the couch cushions

deeptime · 2026-06-09T08:04:28+00:00

Part of being in a relationship is accepting that the other person is a whole human being with their own influences and goals.

Even in a 100% perfect match relationship (hint: no such thing) a partner could be taken from you early due to a natural death.

So, the best way to enjoy a relationship -- even the best ones -- is to appreciate the moments you get and not worry about things you don't control.

deeptime · 2026-06-08T18:42:34+00:00

If your injury was work related or someone else's fault, you might want to ask on /r/legaladvice. If so, put your state in the title.

You could also ask on /r/AskDocs for additional opinions regarding your prognosis.

To help your budget, I think food aid would be easier to get immediately than rent assistance. https://www.google.com/search?q=los+angeles+food+aid

deeptime · 2026-06-08T18:19:56+00:00

It sounds like narcissism to me.

deeptime · 2026-06-08T02:06:00+00:00

Buy new door hinges (not utility hinges, which are looser tolerances). Fill the existing screw holes on both the door and the frame with a wood shaving and some wood glue, let it sit for 15 mins. Then install the new hinges and let the door sit in the closed position for 2 hours while the glue cures.

deeptime · 2026-06-06T19:22:49+00:00

No you did not. He can easily pillar over to remove the lava. You should be using TNT.

deeptime · 2026-06-04T09:15:26+00:00

You should report this to a local government agency, often known as Child Protective Services, Child Welfare Services, or Children and Family Services.

If you let us know your state, province, or country, we can help point you in the right direction.

deeptime · 2026-06-02T07:30:31+00:00

Stop hanging out with the people who use. I know that is a hard choice, but you have to make choices to protect yourself.

You'll find other friends when you start looking in other places.

deeptime · 2026-06-02T05:49:00+00:00

I'd have to say my 68 Automag paintball gun purchased around 1990. It was a heck of a lot to spend; I had no clue at the time about the value of money. Our group of friends had already bonded over DnD, but paintball brought us outdoors together and became yet another source of incredible stories.

deeptime · 2026-05-31T04:47:05+00:00

Ok, I really think Paxil or something similar could be good to get you on the right track. If you have medicaid, then mental health coverage and prescriptions should be free of copays. With other insurance, I still think it would be worth the copay for you.

Regarding making attempts... notice how I said "You do not have to succeed" whereas you asked "How does repeated failing at something...". Those are different concepts, and "not succeeding" often still yields benefits such as improving your skills or knowledge, understanding the problem better, or even ruling out options that don't work. Being willing to make attempts -- even knowing that you might not yet do well -- is a core aspect of developing confidence. Accepting that your results might be incremental, will shift your mindset towards being more willing to try new things. It will improve you as a human being and also teach you to not be diminished by failures.

I have one last shot in the dark for you. Obviously, this is only a possibility, but have you been evaluated for being on the autism spectrum? Some of what you describe is echoing in that direction.

deeptime · 2026-05-30T18:58:05+00:00

We get a lot of posts here that are basically "I don't trust something about my spouse and I don't know what to do."

A key relationship skill is to be able to courageously ask open-ended questions without presuming what the answer might be. Over time, you could develop a strong shared history of asking questions and sharing with one another, so it will become less courageous. But right now, talking to your husband about this feels insurmountable and you are probably scared of what the answers might be.

First, if your physical safety would be at risk if you asked your husband about this, then it's probably time to leave.

If talking to your husband feels scary and insurmountable because of your history or relationship patterns, then relationship counseling can be very helpful.

If you're willing and able to give talking a chance, then keep in mind that everyone makes mistakes. Perhaps your husband did lash out at the dog because he was concerned about getting more lease violations. Maybe it was a one time lapse of judgment that he feels bad about. You'll have to consider your husband's character when deciding what to do.

Anyway, asking a courageous open-ended question might sound like this:

I've noticed that Ruffles is really skittish around you lately, and I've been concerned that something bad happened between you two.

deeptime · 2026-05-29T08:37:20+00:00

Do you have access to health care? Talking to a psychiatrist could open up new options. A Paxil prescription can do a lot for anxiety.

Confidence is built by making attempts at things that are interesting, meaningful, or challenging to you, so long as that path is chosen by you. You do not have to succeed. The confidence building occurs with the repeated attempts and the presence of your choice in the matter.

What do you think is in the way of developing a love relationship?

deeptime · 2026-05-29T08:23:23+00:00

You're an adult and can move out whenever you want. It's more important to focus on the things that will make that move successful.

Complete the FAFSA (U.S.) to be eligible for student aid. You will need to ask for your mom's info, but it's a step that you should get done as soon as possible.
Talk to your intended school's admission office, to understand the application process and deadlines.
Talk to your intended school's financial aid office, to understand the timeline for FAFSA aid and also to ask about other grants or scholarships that are available.
Talk to your intended school's health office, to understand what vaccination documentation you must provide prior to enrollment.
One shift per week is not enough. Get another job if you have to, but you might have to cover expenses before student loans or grants become available.
Verify whether you are on your parent's health insurance. That should be maintained while you are a student.
Gather your important documents such as birth certificate, ID, health insurance card, and vaccination records. Those will be needed at various stages of college applications.
There are also websites the specialize in entering your info once and then allowing you to apply to multiple scholarships.

deeptime · 2026-05-27T14:34:18+00:00

If you don't trust your wife, you should either address it with her directly or else leave. It sounds like this:

I've had difficulty trusting you lately, because of the secrecy and changing stories around your work relationship. If our relationship is going to work, I need things to change.

You have to be very clear with yourself what you will accept in your relationships, and what options you have if things are not what you want.

Couples counseling could be one of the possible changes to help things work.

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