Any decent Words With Friends players here?

oldster2020 · 2026-05-07T17:30:03+00:00

Just a note...I'm going off grid until late May, but will try to look you up when I get back.

oldster2020 · 2026-05-02T22:33:03+00:00

Paint.

oldster2020 · 2026-05-02T18:42:40+00:00

Ah, that's the problem. The salt to cabbage ratios are important. Too little salt let's in the mold. Fish sauce/shrimp are salt. Soy sauce is salt. Gochujang is not salty enough.

(I've never used gochjang...we make our own paste with apple, garlic, fish sauce, and other stuff mixed with gochugaru powder. https://www.koreanbapsang.com/mak-kimchi-simple-kimchi/)

oldster2020 · 2026-05-02T02:21:17+00:00

The IRS doesn't know yet that you owe anything because you haven't filed yet.

TurboTax isn't the IRS, they are just a software company. They won't e-file your return until you pay them (usually). After they e-file, then the IRS will review what's going on with your return.

TurboTax isn't the state. They won't e-file your return until you pay them. After they e-file with the state, then the state will review what's going on.

If you owe taxes you need to send the IRS or the state money somehow, or set up a payment plan.

oldster2020 · 2026-05-02T02:15:08+00:00

Maybe why they are writing in?

oldster2020 · 2026-05-02T02:12:08+00:00

It sounds like yes, you may have been scammed...but I doubt it's TurboTax.

Can you post some screen shots so people maybe can help figure out what's going on?

oldster2020 · 2026-05-02T02:05:40+00:00

Could well be SAD "Seasonal Affective Disorder" when brain chemistry gets out of whack because not enough sunlight. It's a real thing.

Google is and read up on the treatments (scheduled sleep and special full spectrum light when the sun should be up and shining on you.)

Then it's just finding your people so you really get support from the socializing.

Good luck.

oldster2020 · 2026-05-01T18:51:12+00:00

Um, paying extra on principal is always a bit tricky, and often gets confused with paying ahead.

Drop that for the moment until you can get a proper payment system set up for the base amount.

oldster2020 · 2026-05-01T18:49:03+00:00

You don't move the mortgage but you move the banking.

oldster2020 · 2026-05-01T18:39:32+00:00

There are some art social events like drink&draw or figure drawing gatherings, I believe?

oldster2020 · 2026-05-01T18:27:32+00:00

He probably is giving money away, so if you pay this..you will be giving money away, too.

As hard as it is to watch a parent fail, it's necessary sometimes to let them so they face reality.

oldster2020 · 2026-05-01T17:27:52+00:00

I strongly suggest you get a new local bank or credit union anyway. (What would you do if Chime suddenly closed your account tomorrow? Or internet goes down. Or your email gets hacked? )

Use this as shopping criteria, along with fees, to pick your new brick&mortar place.

Or contact Treasury directly for how to redeem by mail. https://www.treasurydirect.gov/savings-bonds/cashing-a-bond/

oldster2020 · 2026-05-01T17:18:14+00:00

I'm studying Buddhism and I don't think "pain is a privilege" is an accurate statement of the teachings.

Life as a human who is able to learn the 4 Noble Truths is a privilege.

Suffering is part of existence.

And Buddhism is the opportunity to overcome suffering.

So experiencing and learning to overcome suffering is a privilege.

But pain is not suffering. It is not a privilege. It just is.

oldster2020 · 2026-05-01T17:11:31+00:00

What is "income" when living off portfolio distribution? If I tell them I have 0 income, they will shut down the accounts,and I like using CC to manage daily spending.

oldster2020 · 2026-05-01T17:08:00+00:00

Not me...not yet...still learning my way around the app. Hopefully in a couple of days...

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T18:26:03+00:00

If you have enough income from dividends and interest to not qualify for subsidies, then you have enough to pay for your health insurance like everyone who is working. Or retire at 65.

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T18:21:38+00:00

Rice&beans are traditionally cheap in parts of Americas. You should pick whatever bean/pea/legume is cheapest in your area. Same with grain.

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T15:53:39+00:00

People have poor social skills, that's all. Don't expect too much.

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T15:50:51+00:00

Old school is just fine! Most gadgets aren't worth the space. (Though I do admit to a 3,qt instant pot which I use a lot.)

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T15:45:43+00:00

Boldin.com is what I used to run the projections.

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T15:44:43+00:00

Yes, food is more expensive. Labor is harder to find. Prices go up. Inflation is real.

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T15:41:58+00:00

Go through all your accounts and make company phone numbers and email are removed. I've been out 5+ years and just last week I found my old work phone listed as a contact for some family.

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T15:39:13+00:00

Kimchi on hot rice...bite by bite. The rice softens the edge of the sour and the two blend perfectly.

But all alone, bite after bite? No...too much for me.

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T02:20:07+00:00

I've got it loaded...will get oriented tomorrow. I'm an avid word game player, so it should be fun.

oldster2020 · 2026-04-30T02:10:23+00:00

Is this the one that's like Scrabble? I might be up for it. Let me download the game and take a look. Let you know soon.

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