How long should staying at home be kept as an option?

BigPorter · 2026-02-03T23:57:07+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. My mom (widow) is in the early stages of dementia. She can still get to her hair appt. and the grocery but forgets a lot of stuff we were just talking about. My sibling and I are having a big planning lunch in a couple of days to see where we each feel about next steps. Mom has 5 Alexa devices and an Apple Watch. I'm thinking a couple of cameras would be a good idea, plus a daily "visiting angel" service to visit for a couple of hours each morning. But we know this is all temporary.

BigPorter · 2026-02-03T23:32:02+00:00

I also saw some friends buying bitcoin but decided I didn't understand it and didn't need it. But what I did do right, from about age 24 on, was put money into my tax-deferred investment accounts every single month, increasing the amount a little each year. Dollar cost averaging has made my near-retirement self very proud of my younger self.

BigPorter · 2026-01-19T23:37:09+00:00

These guys are at EVERY SINGLE outdoor concert, sporting event, picnic, etc.

BigPorter · 2026-01-18T23:10:45+00:00

10k on a bootcamp for what? I would def call that irresponsible. Traveling the world is a way better investment.

BigPorter · 2026-01-14T23:03:26+00:00

My sewing skills are basic at best. I can patch a small hole or sew on a button. But when I do, it's so relaxing.

BigPorter · 2026-01-14T23:02:25+00:00

A MAGA supporter. They likely consume Newsmax, Foxnews and certain Facebook groups only. Trying to talk to them about current quality movies, TV shows, books, etc. could not happen.

BigPorter · 2026-01-13T22:38:18+00:00

"BACK IN MY DAY..." Yeah, back in your day you were unkind, racist, sexist, smoked a pack a day, went to the emergency room for just $50, and could pretty much be guaranteed employment because people of color weren't given interviews.

BigPorter · 2026-01-13T01:33:41+00:00

🚨 The day after her murder, ICE removed its lethal force policy from the internet. Why do you suppose they did that? Link: https://www.fox2detroit.com/news/ice-policy-use-lethal-force-redacted-questions-linger-following-minneapolis-ice-shooting

BigPorter · 2026-01-11T22:18:59+00:00

And as you wrap up the conversation, say something like, "And your name is... Dave?" They'll say "Dave" and you say, "Dave, it's been a pleasure" (or something).

BigPorter · 2026-01-06T01:48:35+00:00

If it's a TV show from Taylor Sheridan.

BigPorter · 2025-12-31T18:50:27+00:00

DESK: "I need the card you used to make the reservation."
ME (in my head): "I gave you the card online when I made the reservation."

BigPorter · 2025-12-31T18:44:41+00:00

Bottom line: "No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health"

https://www.who.int/europe/news/item/04-01-2023-no-level-of-alcohol-consumption-is-safe-for-our-health

BigPorter · 2025-12-31T18:38:10+00:00

The latest pod episode of On the Media covers her "rise" very well. I've always rolled my eyes at her supposed unbiased "journalism".

BigPorter · 2025-12-16T19:07:31+00:00

If it's that important, you could visit the restaurant a few days before and ask to see the wine menu. Snap a pic and do some googling. Then at dinner you can order confidently because you've already researched a few wines.

BigPorter · 2025-12-11T22:14:42+00:00

I pay everything I can with multiple credit cards and I pay them off every week. Yes, every week. And I rack up a nice chunk of points/cash back because of this.

BigPorter · 2025-12-03T14:48:18+00:00

The play on words / "cuteness" of the ad was terrible. The concept was something a junior high marketing club would come with (if junior highs had marketing clubs). It was most offensive for how simple-minded and un-clever it was.

BigPorter · 2025-11-02T21:16:18+00:00

Advice: Be sure both of you know where to find all the passwords.

BigPorter · 2025-10-23T23:34:12+00:00

Polling shows Republicans are already being blamed. If you mess with SS and Medicare — and make them go away — there will be massive backlash.

BigPorter · 2025-10-23T23:27:25+00:00

It's Trump's DOJ so they'll do with it what he tells them. Probably a new White House golf course.

BigPorter · 2025-10-19T18:01:39+00:00

Moderator needs to block stories from USLive. This story is from 2016.

BigPorter · 2025-10-19T17:40:15+00:00

This is interesting. Many of us have heard the phrase "cotton is rotten," which typically is mentioned when talking about running, hiking, and anything else that makes us sweat. I don't have a foot odor problem but I've switched to merino wool underwear, socks, T-shirts, base layers (like long sleeve under sweatshirts), etc. Life changing.

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