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2-18-26, 7:54pm
Yes, I really liked the book. But you can't judge the character of a book's author by the content of their book. I was disappointed in Vance as I...
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2-18-26, 11:54am
I'm about 75% done with my taxes--just waiting for DH's business expenses.
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2-17-26, 7:28pm
Amazing photos!! The colors are incredible, and the birds.... wow!
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2-17-26, 9:48am
Yes, I have those, too, and there is definitely a downside to open shelves. Because we have very few they're not real hard to clean. But it's more...
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2-16-26, 5:43pm
I'm a sage green fanatic, and I think colorful cabinets (not white) can be a great option. Many shades of sage are considered neutral. I personally...
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2-13-26, 10:20pm
The game gives you 5 words you can't say, but you can use as many words as you want to get the person to say it.
So for true wealth, I can't say...
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2-12-26, 3:33pm
I saw that movie. It was really good.
I like how iris lilies describes "core" wealth and differentiates it from money wealth.
So here's a...
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2-12-26, 12:07pm
I know that's frustrating for you, and I agree that financially you would be better off if the family divested itself of it. But, in principle, it's...
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2-12-26, 7:16am
Congratulations, Klunick!
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2-11-26, 8:17pm
Yes, thanks to both of you for weighing in.
bae, interesting idea--how and when does that radical pivot happen? Is it a certain amount of...
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2-11-26, 10:59am
What a great practice! Yesterday I had quick-turnaround report, so I got up at 3AM and worked until 11AM. After I sent it to the client, I just...
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2-11-26, 10:41am
So I'm now working on the 7th chapter of my book.
Chapter 7 is on True Wealth. At this point in the book, I'm ready to cover the "joy in enough"....
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2-11-26, 10:02am
This conversation about "there is no language but English" reminds me of how stubborn people can be about what they think they "own." Just...
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2-11-26, 9:46am
My kids always accuse me of saying, "YOU never HEARD OF fill in the blank]???" so I won't be obnoxious about it but I'm surprised that the three of...
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2-10-26, 9:24pm
I guess I'd want to know what kind of funding he would influence.
ETA: OK, so I looked up his position on the environment, and I completely agree...
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2-10-26, 7:54pm
I was I drama major in college and we had a quirky professor for a department head. At the end of our senior year, he had a meeting with each of the...
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2-10-26, 7:45pm
With all due respect, who cares?
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2-10-26, 5:17pm
Well, if Trump can rename the Kennedy Center and Penn Station, he may as well rename the Environmental Protection Agency the Environmental...
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2-9-26, 8:35am
Oh, I don't do baseball. So, I hope the Mariners win for you!
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2-9-26, 12:01am
Well, they deserved that win. They definitely outplayed the Patriots. Congrats!
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2-8-26, 4:29pm
Here's an interesting article about Nixon's more progressive policies, particularly related to healthcare. It sounds like he may have had a personal...
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2-8-26, 9:41am
I love it, rosa!
Thich Nhat Hanh did my avatar, too. (I didn't pay $5000 for it---it was a cut and paste lol). Years ago, I saw that a New York...
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2-7-26, 12:03pm
I love your reviews, rosa. I'll check out Angle of Repose. Regarding Stephen King, I should put this on the "what are you watching" thread, but we...
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2-7-26, 9:22am
That's right! Massachusetts also had several Republican governors.
My cousin used to do an annual Christmas "Political Harmony" piece that was...
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2-6-26, 5:59pm
Looks like you've struck the right balance, Klunick! That's hard to do!
My rave is about Vermont's governor. It says a lot when you can be so...
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2-5-26, 2:47pm
PATRIOTS, baby! :)
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2-5-26, 2:46pm
Yes.There is some redemption there, but it comes at tremendous cost.
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2-5-26, 11:36am
I am not sure I agree with the abolition of the electoral college because it would be too easy for the urban centers to determine the outcome.
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2-5-26, 9:40am
To me, I think it is a miracle of marketing that elections are so close these days. At least since Bush/Gore we have been in a position where...
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2-4-26, 6:02pm
That is terrible and heartbreaking.
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2-4-26, 4:29pm
My DH has to have gravy on bangers and mash.
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2-4-26, 4:13pm
My father only permitted me and my three brothers to watch one hour of TV a day. I love him for that. Honestly, there are so many things that...
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2-4-26, 11:01am
Last night we watched the movie Mudbound, based on the book by Hilary Jordan. I really liked it for the story line, the setting, the characters.
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2-2-26, 9:05pm
We had lunch today at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, thanks to a gift card from my son. So, we're not too hungry--liverwurst and onions on an...
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1-30-26, 4:29pm
Yes, R.I.P.
She was so gifted.
My favorite performance of hers was Best in Show. That movie is one of my favorites of all time. What an...
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1-29-26, 6:01pm
Oh, that's good to know, Ishbel!
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1-28-26, 7:42pm
Wow! Good for you, happystuff! That's no mean feat! Have you seen the musical? It's my favorite. I haven't read the book--at least in English. I had...
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1-27-26, 9:57pm
I did Junior Year Abroad at RADA--it was amazing.
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1-27-26, 9:19pm
One of my favorite acting classes in London--and the one that I was the best at--was stage fencing. I loved it.
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1-27-26, 7:32pm
Scottish mince. Great comfort food with mashed potatoes and peas. Traditional are mushy peas but I don't like mushy peas--my Scottish roots go three...
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1-27-26, 5:44pm
I find that some of my uber-progressive leanings are softening a bit as I get older (My mother used to say the quote attributed to Churchill: "If...
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1-25-26, 4:06pm
That is a cute play on words!
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1-25-26, 2:47pm
Wow. Lovely, Klunick.
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1-25-26, 2:26pm
I trust you, IL! I have no doubt you were respectful of the original structure. .
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1-25-26, 1:58pm
DH got his scans done on Friday to see if the chemo/immunotherapy is making a difference. Thankfully, the report on his patient portal indicated the...
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1-25-26, 1:45pm
When we talk about "defunding" ICE it is more like returning ICE budgets back to 6B vs. 85B that it was increased to in the BigXBil. Looking at the...
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1-25-26, 12:16am
bae and pinkytoe, that's terrible and sad. Here a listing of the house I grew up in with my greataunt in the summer. It was my oasis and paradise....
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1-24-26, 7:33pm
I live in a cabin, and it's 5 degrees, and the woodstove is blazing, so I'm definitely feeling cabin fever.
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1-23-26, 9:35am
Going back to the "who's tougher on immigration--Republicans vs Democrates": here's an interesting chart published by the Department of Homeland...
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1-22-26, 11:43pm
Yes, that incident sank Janet Reno's career. It was basically a custody battle, right?
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1-22-26, 6:58pm
I have to say, having a wood stove (and wood) feels like money in the bank. I never had one before living in VT, but I do appreciate that simple...
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1-22-26, 11:43am
the other bad thing about the injustice of what happened to this 18 year old boy is that the event may sow seeds of hate. This mild-mannered boy will...
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1-22-26, 11:28am
Haha!! Thanks for the giggle! (And for the thread! I'm looking forward to seeing more "funnies"--you're right. We could all use them!
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1-22-26, 9:35am
I always marvel at people's behavior in that regard also, Klunick. I hope you stay safe and warm! This looks like a wicked storm. It appears that we...
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1-21-26, 8:54pm
I figured you knew of it. I don't remember your writing about it two years ago... but it was fun to see on TV.
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1-21-26, 8:37pm
I'm watching that show, "Ugliest House in America," and right now they are in a row home in St. Louis. Thought you might be interested--chances are...
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1-21-26, 11:19am
I asked AI why we didn't hear more about Obama's deportations and they said:
We didn't hear more about Obama's deportations because his...
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1-21-26, 10:02am
Here is one account and I can't believe it's an isolated one.
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1-20-26, 6:44pm
Thank you, everyone.
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