I wonder if I will start cursing in my older age?
I can confidently vouch that on every instance of sharp toe-stubbing pain I've experienced over the last 20 years I have said exactly the same thing: "mutherFUCKER! gottDAMM. FUCK!"
Grey in SF this Friday after three glorious days. I don't mind. It's good for my scarf game.
Lordy, I'm having to read up and understand Finance.
I'm interested in buying a place for Emmett, the market is super heated and going to get worse once the big AI companies (OpenAI and Anthropic are both headquartered in SF) have their IPOs.
So I'm juggling taking the bigass hit of Capital Gains Taxes on selling stocks or finessing something with Securities Backed loans.
Talked to my brother-in-law, TJ about it. He worked in finance (at Fidelity) for many years though he retired before he was 40 because that's a good way to get rich.
Anyway, he suggested a "Buy Borrow Die" strategy and one source says it's only a very complicated strategy for generational wealth among the super rich but other sources (JP Morgan, Fidelity) saying it's viable at much lower levels.
I should talk to megan walker about it.
Anyway, here's the JP Morgan simplified explainer if you're interested: [link]
Fidelity: [link]
Fascinating, in a slightly AU sort of way Chez Moi.
Could my body stop coming up with new ways to...kind of make me miserable? Cause I thought I had that parasite thing for a hot minute--I don't think so because of the lack of fever and achiness, etc.
But OMG. Literally insult to injury.
Two words: Margin Call
I know that's an associated risk but the amount I'd be borrowing vs. my assets is fairly manageable.
lisah, if you do establish a snack station upstairs may I suggest a metal breadbox if you don't go with a mini fridge?Unless you wish to share said snacks with wee urban wildlife.
askye, E is indeed lucky to have you in his corner.
May the humididity ease up for those of you dealing with it. It has been surprisingly cool here for this time of year, and I heartily approve.
David, I'm terribly jealous of your clean and org of your nerdhole. I need to do the same.
I was saddened to hear about Mantooth's death. He did a lot of raising awareness of tribal issues as well as showing up at cons for Emergency fans, and first responder meetings.
There are umpty-two things that need to be done around here. Really? I just want a nap.
I just got back from the grocery store because I did not have olive oil or basil in my house. Now I am shocked to discover I don't have any chopped garlic!! Things I just assume I always have I just don't here. Not going the 20 miles to the store again as I am confident my nephew will have garlic. Also have to go through my list of staples I expect to find before I make the trek back to the store.
I can’t imagine having to go that far to get to the store!!
I went to see the Odyssey today with my gf. She wanted to see it in imax. It was SO LOUD. I kept having to plug my ears because I couldn’t take it. Good grief. It also made me think of seeing Troy many many years ago with Suela and…I think fleas sister?
I can’t imagine having to go that far to get to the store!!
It is quite the opposite from Fort Lauderdale where I pass Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and a bunch of other grocery options twice a day on my way to and from the dog park. There is a grocery 12 miles away, but in a tourist town with nutso prices.
I went to see the Odyssey today
We went to see it Friday night at the local Strand. There is a comfy love seat at the back of the room that I snagged with my nephew for a comfy viewing. He works there during the summer. We go to every single movie we can to support the sweet old hippie couple who restored the place. I have a few of the cards that you can buy for $55 for 10 visits. We bought a bunch during Covid when they had to close to help out. As did most of the local community.
If you have 3 minutes watch a newsreel from the 100th anniversary of this special theater. [link]
If you have 3 minutes watch a newsreel from the 100th anniversary of this special theater. [link]
That was fun! I'm sure a lot of us have daydreamed about having our own movie palace to program.
