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"dilated" as in enlarged or widened? I think the word you seek is depreciated. Well, that is how it's usually done in accrual accounting, not cash accounting. So it is a viable way to look at it * . Equipment is depreciated over its expected life. you can basically buy a better car, and al...

Going shopping? Take kiddo. On the way over do something memorable. Maybe tell her a story from your past or introduce her to a different genre of music every time. Or you could pair cleaning with skill acquisition. You can listen to audiobooks and even lectures while doing mundane tasks.

What’s On My Mind The thing I’m finding difficult is the balance of my time. My ideal day would be not to do client work, do a few hours a day on my projects, then the rest of the day I can spend time with my family, learn to cook good food, fix the house up, get super fit and learn new skills etc....

So what is this bookworm's favorite flavor of books? As for employment as a plumber has he considered applying to city government? They have a lot of water mains, sewage, storm drains, and even water towers to take care of. Are there certain tasks that are more painful than others? Has he asked abou...

Is P2 just way more cautious than you are? He worked the same job for a long time while you have probably had 100s of gigs. Have you asked him how comfortable he would be looking for a new job if your plan fall through after pulling the trigger? As for renting the house, that is probably worth its o...

It could be cortisol. A rise in stress between yoga and a busy road and shopping experience would release glycogen from the liver.

Keeping stuff around hasn't always been maladaptive. You live in a particularly prosperous time.

Hi from Nebraska.

Don't underestimate the role of charisma and just being playful. Being fun seems youthful.

So, are you north Dakotan or south Dakotan or has it changed over the years? Just curious.

Are your brothers interested in selling their shares to you?

You should keep an eye out for houses neighbor's houses that are being sold. Maybe even tell them that if they ever want to sell to tell you first and you will make an offer. Say brokers aren't cheap you know.

Welcome to the club.

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas!

This one is just begging for someone to be a smartass. Boyfriend/girlfriend? Gravity?

My house dated 1916.

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