CuriousByNature

I don't know Jose's family situation, but it isn't necessary for 'everyone' to take care of the elders. In a large family there are bound to be those members who naturally come into that role, and in many cultures, it represents a special part of life for the caregiver and the one being cared for. I know I would never trade the time I have spent caring for family members who needed it. It comes down to treating others the way you would like to be treated yourself.

This generalization simply isn't true. Many of us have been caregivers or are currently caregivers without any expectation of an inheritance or financial windfall. I imagine you may have had, or witnessed, some terrible experiences that have eroded your trust in people. It's really unfortunate. There will always be those who will try to take advantage of others, so of course we all need to be wise about our decisions. If someone is not willing to freely help a loved one, I think it's unlikely they would apply for guardianship and nobody can be forced into being a guardian. Rather, a person could end up being a ward of the state, or worse. I wouldn't want some complete stranger making decisions on my behalf, but maybe that's just me. So, if there are people in one's life that have been consistent in their willingness and ability to help through the years, and have shown themselves to be trustworthy, there may not be as much risk in setting up a PoA. And perhaps the Notary or lawyer who draws up the PoA could include safeguards and limitations if that's a concern. But I'm not in the legal professions, so I'm not sure if that is possible or not.

Is Dr. Mulato any relation to Mr. Roboto?

I guess it could be worse. He could have described it a Molten Chocolate Cake. 🤮

I've enjoyed the Palm Springs Art Museum each time I have visited, and also going up on the aerial tramway and spending a few hours on the mountain walking around. I'm not a hiker, but the views are great.

It's really important to let all rodents self-identify

I throw a sprig of rosemary into a shot glass of water and call it a day.

So... garlicky and drizzled with olive oil? Probably not extra virgin.

When I see that profile name all I can think of is the Pink Panther theme. Tdm... tdm... tdm tdm tdm tdm tdmmmmm

Next might be an advent calendar of providers... lol.

Doggy knows he's just a prop and doesn't seem too amused.

I think Queen Mary did it better, but maybe the tiara helps. Not to mention the armband, which I at first thought said, 'Penis'.

Did he recover from whatever it was he was fighting?

It was in West Philadelphia that I was born and raised, and spent most of my days on the playground. You know - chillin' out, maxin', relaxin', all cool. Even shootin' some b-ball outside of the school. Then unfortunately two guys who were up to no good started making trouble in my neighbourhood. I happened to get into one little fight, which scared my mom - so she sent me to live with my auntie and uncle in Bel Air.

So, 3 o'cock?

Then I wonder if those from the Central African Republic can call themselves 'African' and not be questioned on it... hmmmm 🤷‍♂️

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Wasn't TattedTemptation going by a different name before, like BooBear or something similar?

Looks like we were separated at birth!

That bag is 'worth' $150K Canadian. For $150K a person can provide safe shelter and a hot meal to ten homeless people for more than a year. But I suppose you can't wear that on your arm.

I also would not see an opportunity if it hit me (or kissed me) in the face. I don't think I've ever been flirted with by anyone, and nobody has made a move with me. If someone ever tried to make a move, I would assume they had lost their balance. And then, because I'm Canadian, I would obviously apologize to them immediately. Hahaha.

Have not met with anyone, but I wonder how 'Flight of the Bumblebee' on bagpipe and accordion would go? Maybe throw in a pan flute here and there.