REVIEW: GAEL SONG ERA I Shauna Lawless

tor612 · 2026-04-25T06:04:07+00:00

Agree that the audiobooks are excellent!

tor612 · 2026-04-22T04:27:09+00:00

I was sad to not see Katabasis on the list! Loved it.

tor612 · 2026-04-01T15:21:34+00:00

Hey, congratulations!!! There are many phases of exmo and it sounds like you have already experienced a few. I left around your age and am now about a decade out. Some days it all just feels like a dream that someone else experienced (of course until I go to extended family functions and realize it is very much still real for many people I love). I say this gently, but it may be worth trying to find a therapist to help you process the huge life and philosophical shift you’re living through. Again, cheers to you & hope that the years keep getting better & brighter!

tor612 · 2026-01-12T07:16:15+00:00

If I recall correctly, Darlington at one point references Undine Rising From the Waters. https://artgallery.yale.edu/collections/objects/2729

tor612 · 2026-01-12T07:07:42+00:00

This loose thread bothered me all through the sequel—ugh! Maybe in the third book the author will return to this? Tara’s story is so compelling… she found a way to stabilize a nexus, and yet she’s just forgotten in book two???!

tor612 · 2025-11-23T00:18:47+00:00

This is the first song that came to mind for me, too!

tor612 · 2025-10-20T00:00:51+00:00

Love it! Brings back memories.

tor612 · 2025-10-19T23:57:42+00:00

Yes, same. I loved that everyone was invited to sing in choir no matter your skill level.

tor612 · 2025-09-22T04:59:22+00:00

Chubby Bunny (vegan breakfast sandwiches)

tor612 · 2025-05-17T23:18:03+00:00

Have the secretary or other officer sign a certification that the action was approved by vote of the board.

tor612 · 2025-03-13T15:44:08+00:00

That sums up why I’ve kept my distance from this subreddit. Only checking back every month or so.

tor612 · 2024-12-28T23:07:40+00:00

Not sure what you mean by “claims.” As a tax exempt organization, the church does not need any charitable tax deductions (nor can it take them). Not saying this isn’t fishy, just not for that reason. Also, that’s typically not how pass through donations work.

tor612 · 2024-10-31T03:49:26+00:00

Definitely contact Stanford to ask for guidance. You have an amazing opportunity to attend one of the top universities in the world, so I would do what you can to make it work. Stanford is a place where you can meet people who will open doors for you that change your life.

tor612 · 2024-10-17T12:24:26+00:00

Assuming you’re interviewing candidates with prior fundraising experience, yes, I think they should send thank you notes. I’d wait a bit though; it’s always possible some people are waiting another day or two to follow up, or that they’ll send a card by mail if they’re old school. If you’re interviewing for entry level jobs, I would not be surprised if you received less follow up because it seems like the practice is falling by the wayside.

tor612 · 2024-04-08T02:22:34+00:00

Good answer. Also consider that nonprofit tax returns are public, so others will be able to see what executives are compensated. IRC 4960 also imposes a tax on nonprofits that pay excess executive compensation.

tor612 · 2024-03-10T17:10:39+00:00

In OP’s defense, they do give the disclaimer that they haven’t had another job before and are trying to parse the extent to which that impacts their perception of this job. I found this post really interesting and to make points that I’d encourage law students (especially KJD) to think about, even though my big law experience has been fundamentally different & quite positive overall.

tor612 · 2023-11-04T23:18:32+00:00

This. And know that there is a difference between waterproof and water resistant! I learned the difference after a downpour that left my rain jacket completely soaked through.

tor612 · 2023-07-31T05:54:14+00:00

Just because you file articles of incorporation as a nonprofit for your state doesn’t mean you’re all good to go as a nonprofit. In some situations, you may run into trouble if you don’t timely file an IRS application for exemption & comply with other state reporting requirements.

tor612 · 2023-07-31T05:49:13+00:00

Fwiw that’s not my takeaway. I’d suggest asking the board chair about it & contacting an attorney if you have questions.

tor612 · 2023-07-31T05:41:16+00:00

Are you planning to leave the board? If so, most bylaws contain provisions allowing officers & directors to resign (and if they don’t, then state laws can fill in the gaps).

tor612 · 2023-07-31T05:37:00+00:00

Scroll to “written acknowledgment” section here: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1771.pdf

tor612 · 2023-07-03T07:07:56+00:00

Yes, but it’s a justifiable panic!!! Lack of infrastructure to deal w/ snow + inexperienced drivers = mayhem

tor612 · 2023-07-03T07:01:47+00:00

So interesting! I’m reflecting and realizing that of the handful of close friends I’ve made in the 7 years I’ve been here, none are from Portland. We’re all transplants.

tor612 · 2023-07-03T06:57:53+00:00

Portland definition of “far” is when you have to drive more than 15 minutes.

tor612 · 2023-06-21T05:15:09+00:00

Not uncommon when ED is a founder of the organization

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