You overlooked probably the most compelling way to avoid unnecessary spending at any time — simply by being one of the poors. It's painful, but effective.

This and (to a much lesser, but still annoying degree) the intentionally misanthropic misuse of the adjectival form of the word "Democrat".

This reminds me of when I played college ball and the other co-captain's father was in the stands for the last game of our senior year. He had a heart attack and was on his way to the hospital within minutes. He died at age 51. Years later his son, now a husband and father died of a heart attack at age 51. RIP, Mike.

Except the person right in front of me who is driving below. . . the. . . speed. . . limit.

Wait. Your comment about the military's budget got me thinking. Maybe those 16,000 elephants are fully trained and ready-to-go at a moments notice. Stationed off-shore. Everything being taken care of by Eric Prince. Hah, that explains his new interest in Africa.

"But I'm being way too optimistic."

My thought exactly. Maybe they use it in, like, Afghanistan, with, oh, camels pulling it? No. Then it would be that digital shit. So in the jungle? With elephants pulling it?

I know. Just kidding. Although as someone w/ a sleep disorder, I feel your pain.

"DSPS" ~ decessit sine prole suivre (died without surviving issue). I can see were that could hold you back.

No. Early risers are, as a lot, insufferably smug.

Politicians are (usually) lawyers first. Does that give you a clue? And all business people are not created equal. Mittens comes to mind. But I like the direction you are heading in (and it's after 9 and I'm going back for a second snooze now that the dogs are fed and pooped) and would encourage people from all walks…

Now that's the ticket.

"Fewer" dishes, you illiterate moron.

OT but if you are on Hulu Plus watch "Prisoners of War".

You've answered it. Thanks.

Captain, I take your point about knowing the lyrics and (especially for men) starting in an appropriate key. But what about tempo? Should it be sung in 4/4 time?

At this point in my life I sit on boards and attend meetings because I have some interest in the subject matter but, as noted in The Atlantic's article (item #7), some people aren't very adept at listening and taking notes at the same time. It seems to me that before you can have a fruitful discussion on best…

In the fwiw category, backer rod is available because it is still has a use. Any big box store usually carries 3 sizes. It's primary use is to fill a gap larger than caulk can handle. Stuff in the backer rod to close up the space (between say trim and ceiling) and then caulk over. Caulk has only so much elasticity.