Dana! Speaking of which, I have a realtor suggestion for you if Kate and the other Nashvillistas don't. His name is Rick Elias, and he used to be a musician. He can be a little brusque, but he can Get Stuff Done. RickEliasRE@gmail.com

Good luck, flea.

That sounds exhausting, Noise. I'm sorry your sister is making everything so much more difficult. Reminds me of the shenanigans with my grandmother's funeral and estate with my dad in a similar role to yours, although the primary trouble-maker there was her second husband who my dad had no qualms about just cutting out of his life. OTOH, that was over 15 years ago and it's still kind of a sore spot for all of us. So, I don't know, be gentle with yourself and good luck getting through it all.

My sister has made very poor financial choices.

Yes, I know this problem. Does your family ever think you're getting assistance from relatives that are better off simply because you are capable of managing your own finances?

My cab to the airport arrives in an hour. I probably should finish packing my suitcase.

Thanks, Liese.

I am waiting for my flight. Groin patdown woo.

Also, a measly first class ticket does not get you into the United lounge. I hate United.

I think it was American, but when they rebooked me first class, I still had to pay to check my bag.

I know everyone has different airline experiences, but Delta was always nice to me. I miss Continental.

There is a line of people for Group 1 boarding that is seriously 40 people long. If everyone is Group 1, then no one is Group 1.

Domestic first class tickets never get you into a lounge, no matter what airline. International Business/First, OTOH, almost always does.

I've been in NM since Monday, traversing a good portion of the state. I'm spent. I just want to be home, and I won't get there until midnight.

Tep, I'm glad things are going better.

Drew, I'm sorry. It doesn't seem like there's going to be a happy ending to any of this.

Yay, ltc!

Liese, I hope you get a lot out of this conference, including time to recharge your batteries.

flea, good luck! I hope the interview at least gives you the feeling of being wanted.

Yay, I've finally paid off the back taxes from Hubby's forgiven student loan. Word to the wise, you can get student loans written off, but the final total of that loan, including interest, will be counted as income that you have to pay taxes on. We paid the feds, but not the state. Now all I have to do is pay this year's state taxes in April--not one penny till then!--and I don't have to worry about taxes till next year.

Flying Delta right now. I'm still sticking with them... for now. They've made Comfort + its own fare class, which now makes it the first upgrade, instead of going directly to First. And I won't be able to book it directly for work anymore either.

Edit: Not sure United or American would be much better.