Derek Foote, CPA
@wtfoote
Oregon-focused solo taxpro who occasionally runs, plays board and computer games, camps, and hikes.
Living near a wooded area and having a terrier mix are a difficult combination. Poor little guy got chased up a bush. Spotted spreading critter repellent. At least no bunnies tried to nest in the yard this year. We've instituted a whole gated portal system off the dog door for the summer. :-/
Some family took us to Cursed Child for my birthday. Was more excited to see a Wildwood Crow in person.
Was I the most efficient librarian? No. Did I maximize the use of power-ups? Also No. Was this extremely satisfying? Very much yes. So much calm. (The game is Librarian: Tidy Up the Arcane Library. The 400 shelves include 3,072 books across 31 categories.)
Things really are a stupid mess with the IRS. Client filed in May. They processed the return and issued a balance due notice. Then processed the Q4 estimate from January? But still sent the balance due notice with this disclaimer, which is all sorts of confusing for clients.
Man I'm a dork, but also this is probably one of the best household investments we've made. That and the Brother laser printer that's been going strong for over 10 years.
A few days late of finishing it by the end of January, but it's like four books worth of book!
If I have to start heavily moderating a community Discord server I'm gonna go all in. Having to tell too many people to knock it off lately.
What a 21st century, late-stage capitalism problem. My smart robot vacuum is being turned into a more regular vacuum.
This is the most flattering reference to my neurotic inbox management I've ever received. Thanks Superhuman.
Can't leave them in a lurch and feel ungrateful. Here's the YTD hours in Taxpros Discord:
What running a lifestyle tax practice looks like. 😂 All the messages are basically on the Taxpros Discord, which I hang out in pretty much daily. But it seems to more heavily favor voice, which is playing/raiding with World of Warcraft.
I like how the top artists are in large part driven by repeatedly listening to one song... Child co-opted my #3 top track spot.
I also have this behemoth to keep working on. I'm about 6-months behind.
Well this almost ended in disaster. Thankfully they make extensions! Old one was corroded on one side and a b*tch to get out.
Gresham No Kings showing up more than I expected! It wrapped around the block!
Internet is down, so what can you do besides sit on the couch and stare out the window?
Said it before and I'll say it again: being a glorified dog bed is a simple calling but one I am happy to fulfill. (Immediately after this photo he got squirmy and bailed. It is dinner time after all)