{{Cass}} I'm glad you're going to be able to spend more time to your dad by moving so close to him, but very sad for the reason. I'm sure it will be quality time, and that is very, very precious.

Erin, send the girl to a year-round boarding school in another state. Hell, another country.

Erin, that is exactly why I fear having kids--I was such a "good kid" in high school, and I have no idea what I'd do if the usual "ok, you have more chores/you're grounded" type stuff didn't work! The let the forbidden allure wear off part does seem sensible.

Cass, that's so tough, but go you for making the decision! Sad but we will still be wherever you go is the great part about this board!

Oh, and the googling of potential person turned up a photo that made me think "could do...", it'll depend on personality. Of course she also lives 2 hours away, but at least it wouldn't involve a plane ride.

Oh, Cass.

erin_o, the allure of the forbidden is...well, alluring. I'd bet money I don't have that they are sneaking around, and will.

I think I'd make sure your sister was on BC, take away any copies of Twilight and replace them with books on female sexual agency, sign her up for self-defense and make her volunteer at a DV shelter for as long as she wanted to date this dude.

It's so hard-- I remember how (and what) I was doing at 17 and how stubborn and hard-headed I was. I'd like to thwack my younger self upside the head, but even then don't know if I'd listen. Hormones suck, yo.

Oh Erin. That's horrifying. I hope she comes to her senses eventually.

Unrelatedly, I feel like I've been hit by a truck. Despite being careful, I think I may have pulled something in my back as we emptied out the bedroom. The installers will be here in an hour or so, and then we have to put the whole room back together again. Where are my house elves?

Pix, I hope your back survives. I thought I sent you all my house elves.

Erin, that is teen drama beyond what I could have tolerated as a teen. This may be why my friends' parents tended to have the attitude of "oh you want to go rob a stage coach? Andi's going with you. Wear a warm sweater, it's chilly out there. And call if you decide to sleep over." which helps you exactly none. Everything working out alright ~ma for your sister.

Oh, Cass. I am so sorry to hear that about your dad. And equally thankful that you are able to make the move to be closer to him. All kinds of love to you.

This. Can't say it better. I'm glad there will be Buffistas in the general vicinity there, too.

Vortex, good luck with the car shopping expeditions.

Cass, what a tough decision. So much love to you.

erin, whoa. I don't even know what to say.

Pix, I hope your back feels better soon.

Wow, Cass, that is a huge decision. I feel like my compass points are all askew because it seems like you belong in Portland. Though obviously you belong with your Dad right now.

I feel like my compass points are all askew because it seems like you belong in Portland. Though obviously you belong with your Dad right now.

Neither of these statements are wrong.

I think I sprained my thumb last night. Slept in a compression glove and I have one of my old wrist splints on to help me keep it immobile. Apparently today really is a planning day and maybe a go through papers and kill my cheap shredder day.