Category Archives: True Confessions

Agh, Another Dumb Mistake!

True Confessions
On Tuesday I just couldn't wait to write up a big ol' complaining post about what the bank did.  But I had to wait to see if it really was the bank, or was it me? Turns out, it was me. AGH. But I learned something, and isn't that what really counts?  Because thankfully, I had procrastinated on paying bills so there was plenty of money in the account and nothing bounced. Speaking of which, I must remember to call… Read the rest

Collections Agency Demand Note

Business, True Confessions
When you see an envelope with Arizona Department of Revenue ATTN: Collections Division in the return address, it can have a slightly terrifying effect. I know it struck terror in my heart when I saw it. I try so darned hard to do the right thing, and sometimes still get dinged. It arrived in Thursday's mail.  It was addressed to Mr. A's businesses. I know I'm up to date on all his Transaction Privilege Tax reports. I am scheduling to… Read the rest

The Kindness of Strangers

True Confessions
I had to drive Mr. A's work truck on Monday and Tuesday, and I'll be driving it today, too.  It's a nice truck, I like driving it.  My Pathfinder's been swaying, apparently this is an issue for older model Pathfinder's. Probably due to old age more than anything I would guess. Serendipitously for me, Mr. A's having a lull in business so he can take the time to fix it.  He changed the oil over the weekend, and “fixed” the… Read the rest