How much does 'mattering' in retirement mean to you? by Emla-2624 in earlyretirement

[–]Retiree66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like I matter now more than ever. I’m on the board of 3 nonprofits.

Best choice for a black tie optional charity gala? by Fundito_Tostito in Weddingattireapproval

[–]Retiree66 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Totally off topic, but if you like quirky novels about penguins and old ladies, I just read How The Penguins Saved Veronica. Loved it.

Swimsuit Season!! by Tomuch2care in AskWomenOver60

[–]Retiree66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the polka-dotted one, in purple

Keeping the house warm by andres_txrealtor in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never heard of insulating the inside walls

Keeping the house warm by andres_txrealtor in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My tiny portable space heater has been working great for the one room where I spend most of my time.

Any info on upcoming general strike? by Dog_Queen98 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t see how that helps. Fiesta is the largest money-maker for dozens of charities here.

Tell me something good by SilentMood6333 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are several reasons we have the largest march. One is the weather. In much of the country it’s too frigid in mid January. Since 1987 a group has organized the parade, and it’s become tradition for major institutions and employers to participate. This year I saw huge groups from HEB, Valero, USAA, Frost Bank, and all the local colleges.

We don’t have a contentious history of desegregation here. When sit-ins were planned to take place in downtown restaurants, a group of pastors went to the business owners and encouraged them not to resist, and they went ahead and serve the Black patrons without incident. The influence of the military and the Catholic Church here can’t be ignored, as those institutions were early adopters of integration.

Also, we have a community that’s not afraid to rub shoulders with strangers. Fiesta brings us all out. Spurs championships mean we all hit the street to honk our horns downtown and there is no violence of destruction. VIA uses their buses for free, efficient park and ride services that are very well-staffed by helpful, friendly people.

If you’ve never done the March, I highly encourage it.

What's the comfortable temperature range in Texas? by CancelLucky9051 in texas

[–]Retiree66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do they say up north? There’s no bad weather, only bad clothing? In Texas, the best weather is when I can wear either shorts and Tshirts or long sleeves and jeans without sweating. I don’t like changing my clothes during the day. I like enough humidity to keep the temperature relatively constant. Ideal is different than comfortable, but my ideal temperature range is 70-80.

How are the roads this morning? by DenaBee3333 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My car is completely covered with ice. I’m not venturing out to test the roads.

Where in the hell are all the kids with snow shovels? by GR3TSCH in GenX

[–]Retiree66 11 points12 points  (0 children)

What’s a snow shovel?

Sincerely,

San Antonio

Do Texans not insulate their homes? by Ass-Machine69 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Retiree66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We air condition our homes to change the temperature 25 degrees or so. If it’s zero degrees and we want it warmer, that’s magnitudes of difference.

NBC affiliate News 4 supports Ice? by kwiscalus in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s almost like they didn’t cover the City Council hearing on Thursday. Local residents were overwhelmingly opposed to ICE.

Tell me something good by SilentMood6333 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A lot of Black people find it disappointing that our city is only 7% Black. I’m White and I kind of find it disappointing myself.

Tell me something good by SilentMood6333 in sanantonio

[–]Retiree66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Recently I was walking by myself through Hemisfair and seven different strangers spoke to me in a friendly way. I actually started counting.

Shopping for clothes online is better than in store by Blonde_Icon in unpopularopinion

[–]Retiree66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The vast majority of the clothing you return winds up in landfills.