I remember 2008. McCain vs Obama. I preferred Obama but honestly I wouldn’t have minded too much if McCain won, it was just Sarah Palin that was crazy.

Contrast that with Jan 6th, 2021. The loser of the election incited a riot and attack on the US capitol and democracy. This individual is running again.

I love the use of the word “unearthed”. It evokes imagery of someone with a potted plant digging in their backyard when suddenly they discover a relic of copyright law on VHS tape!

If something does happen to the stock market, we’ll all be fucked.

I don’t think that’s true. Even though all the things you mentioned should be diversified, if something terrible effects the markets then there will be bail outs, rate cuts, and/or money printing. What I had in mind though, is that infinite growth is impossible in our finite universe. And there’s no bail out for our planet, yet no one cares that we’re all fucked if it becomes uninhabitable

I’m of the opinion that the stock market is overvalued right now, mainly pumped up by tech stocks which are overvalued due to AI hype. I can’t help but think eventually all the baby boomers are going to want to cash out and enjoy their invested money while they’re still alive.

But on another note, do you expect the stock market to perpetually trend up? I suppose inflation helps keep stock prices up because the dollar is worth less than before.

Past performance is no guarantee of future gains

Having mixed gender friends is not the issue. They sleep in the same bed and do sexual stuff together. OP said they are a package deal. OP said the roommate may not be able to move out.

I’m going to be honest. This will be a big hump to get over for most people. They have to be very trusting or vulnerable early in the relationship because this situation makes it very easy for you to cheat on them. Or your friend to get jealous and poison the well

Yes, this, except TREAT instead of threat. You won’t feel alone with your best little friend

If your choices are between working one specific job or starving then you owe it to yourself and your family to improve your marketable skills or value

Try JEFIT

I’d suggest anyone intrigued read Gaia’s Garden by Toby Hemenway and look into permaculture!

Starting your own forest garden is fantastic but please don’t alter any existing forests without learning about the existing eco system and which native plants would best fit into it

Gardening and forest gardening! Planting something starts another living organism and with good planning there may be no maintenance required on your part. You’ll just have this happy little tree/shrub/herb/vine growing its own way

I don’t think so. As long as nothing gets inside the outlet box there should be no fire hazard. There are acoustic caulk that don’t dry out and crack, which helps with sound proofing. I’ve heard Red Devil caulk works just as well, but it’s less expensive because it doesn’t have “acoustic” on the label

In addition to the socket sealers on outlets you can caulk any gaps between the outlet box and drywall. (Don’t put anything inside the outlet box)

The same thing can be done with can light fixtures if you’re on the top floor

www.permies.com For permaculture and gardening