CuriousByNature

Elderly, yes.  But she seems to express herself much better than most supercentenarians.   Of course at that age the chances of making it to another birthday may be quite slim, but I could see her having another few years in her.  Sorry - it sounds like I'm talking about a car.

Very Lower Canada, … or South Saskatchewan, for excellent spellers. 
Capital: Ontario, California … for friendly continental integrationists. It also has an airport … for previously external migratory birds. 

May I propose a neutral placeholder subforum title for now, albeit at the risk of rattling ordinarily impermeable boundaries:
Hallucinatory Aspirational Acquisitions. 

Perhaps when the US becomes a Province

Try to stay positive - things can improve over time with consistent effort.  Not overnight, but over time.  You have every right to seek enjoyment amidst your present circumstances.  I have been to San Diego, and I enjoyed the Zoo.  It might be a bit pricey now for admission, but its also nice just to walk around the Gaslight District, Balboa Park. and Old Town - none of which needs to cost any money.  Safe travels!

I am well aware of my current reality, and your comments are harsh and unnecessary. Spending $30 or close to $200 will not dramatically improve my current situation. The thing I am focused towards is do I have an ability and will to keep fighting on, be it startup or pay off debts. What matters at the end is can I standup again and is there a path fwd.
I expected folks to answer a simple question, rather then judging the whole person or situation. The thing that is not visible is the whole reality. I have been in debt almost all of my whole adult life, and I feel I have never lived it because of the fear of been more in debt. I know I need to get rid of it and I am trying, I just don't want it to be single thing in my whole life, I am already stressed out, just looking for some breathing room if there is one. I made it my whole life in my 30s but due to my one situation or the other (not of my own) never able to come out of it. 

I'd like him to tell me what's it all about.

That's awesome to hear.  You are both very fortunate.

I wonder if he knew Christina, and if Wyeth ever painted him?

I haven't hired a masseur before, but referring to himself as a 'masseuse' could give me pause.  Especially if English is assumed to be his first language.

For some reason this has never worked for me, and has only resulted in rude stares from people in the immediate vicinity.

For some reason this has never worked for me, and has only resulted in rude stares from people in the immediate vicinity.

A possible hierarchy of price descriptors from lowest to highest - of course it's all relative and subjective.
Free
Dirt Cheap
A Steal
A Great Deal
A Good Deal
Inexpensive
Economical
Fair/Reasonable
Inflated
Costly
Expensive
Excessive
Exorbitant
Extortionate
Ridiculous/Delusional
 
 
 
 

Definitely live and let live, and I trust you know my reply wasn't meant as a judgement in any way.  I have likely hired all sorts of people, from gardeners to car mechanics, and musicians to accountants, who might very well have views that I would find offensive or even dangerous.  But I haven't knowingly done so - if any of them were public about their views, I would have chosen someone else.  And if I found out after the fact, I would choose someone else the next time.  I don't screen or do any deep dives on people, but if something was made known to me and I could confirm it, that would be something I would have to consider in making decisions.  But that's just how I approach it, and I don't expect everyone to see it the way I do.  

Most kids can reasonably expect a lot more time with their father, and not have him blown away by some cowardly entitled maniac.

Most kids can reasonably expect a lot more time with their father, and not have him blown away by some cowardly entitled maniac.

Most kids can reasonably expect a lot more time with their father, and not have him blown away by some cowardly entitled maniac.

For some reason this has never worked for me, and has only resulted in rude stares from people in the immediate vicinity.

For some reason this has never worked for me, and has only resulted in rude stares from people in the immediate vicinity.

Probably not as tough as it is for Brian Thomson, now rotting in his grave. And probably not as tough as it is for his 2 children, who will now go through the rest of their lives without their father thanks to Mangione.
Luigi Mangione had a privileged life, born into a rich family and with classic good looks. He grew up in a wealthy, leafy Maryland suburb, went to prep schools and an Ivy League university. Rather than be a productive member of society, he chose to stalk and target an innocent man because of some perceived grievance. He shot him multiple times in the back, killing him. It was a cold-blooded murder.
There should be a picture of Mangione in every on-line and paperback dictionary under the definition of "coward".
It is sickening to watch his supporters, and especially his fangirls shout out their love and affection for this lowlife.
Since the death penalty was taken off the table, one can only hope that he will not be released until he is a very old man.
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