QMusings

I’ve been helping my mom file for her social security benefits.

In order to collect social security she has to provide certified copies of her:

Birth certificate
Marriage certificate
Dissolution of marriage

Mom gave me the records she had but some I have had to order her marriage certificate from the county clerk.
I am looking at my mom’s [...]

I’ve been spending more time with my dad and we’re both happy with the change.

We’ve both mellowed as well as given up on a few of our expectations. I have let go of my idea of a “perfect” father (kind, understanding, supportive, totally accepting) and he’s given up his idea of a “perfect” daughter (agreeable, [...]

My dad was very excited.

I had signed up for this free investment seminar and invited him to join me.
My dad is very Chinese. This means he “came over” and has a difficult time with concepts like, “finding your purpose.”
As an eldest son, he pretty much thinks that your purpose is obvious:

Got to school.
Get good [...]