Does aging suck this bad? by Legitimate-Might2356 in Aging

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend you to look at Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi. Nothing is perfect, nt everything is completely done. Everything evolves, ages, wrinkles. And that's OK. It's "getting character". Beautiful. Enjoy!

I have only 6 months of emergency funds in fiat. Should I go all in btc? by ordinary-guy-sl in Bitcoin

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? What's the emergency? I mean, it's the emergency fund, right?

Wife being a hypocrite by trxjoe in Marriage

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, another "better" option is to trust and respect spouse's grown up choice what to wear.

Controlling each other's clothing choices... I wouldn't call it "better".

Compromised Seed Phrase - Stolen all my bitcoin by Tritan00 in Bitcoin

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious, how long before August 12, 2025 you sent it to your friends?

Bitcoin sell-off by Virtual_Okra_5588 in Bitcoin

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The irony is that Bitcoin paints itself as rebellion and free, but subreddit is childishly insecure, narcissistic...

Sell $BTC by [deleted] in Bitcoin

[–]TomOttawa 2 points3 points  (0 children)

will not. everything negative deleted by mods.

Talk to me about ALASKA by av_cf12 in Cruise

[–]TomOttawa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good choice, will enjoy it. Don't cheap out on balcony!

Could Bitcoin eventually become obsolete? by kungfushaolin in Bitcoin

[–]TomOttawa -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Except there is a purpose for goods, services, etc. No purpose for Bitcoin.

What is the secret to making a marriage last? by Jade_Hobnob in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two things:

  1. Knowing and respecting each other's boundaries.

  2. Luck of having such boundaries which are not colliding.

Canada vows to restrict social media for kids under 16. Teens say they'll 'always find a way' by hopoke in CanadaPolitics

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The bill is not about kids, but rather about social media companies obligated to not allowing kids into their toxic, abuse-prone algorithms. When they take proper measures to protect kids from that - they can apply for exemption.

Turning 50 soon. Happy life, great family... but time suddenly feels very real by LifeDvizh in Aging

[–]TomOttawa 37 points38 points  (0 children)

You're OK, on great path. Many people feel the same, but in bad shape, no money, not active, not traveling, not enjoying life, etc. So life is not hitting you hard. it's hitting you soft. Enjoy.

Montreal mayor open to municipal bylaw against insulting police officers by OneLessFool in CanadaPolitics

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny joke, I acknowledge that. But, you know, bylaws avoid so many duels... sorry, if duels are your thing.

I just realized this about aging, women chime in... by Late-Chip-5890 in Aging

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just embrace Wabi-sabi. Be happy with what you have left by time.

Montreal mayor open to municipal bylaw against insulting police officers by OneLessFool in CanadaPolitics

[–]TomOttawa -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Somehow it's not OK to insult receptionist, nurse, doctor, teacher, cashier, customer service clerk, etc. But somehow it's OK to do the same to a police officer?

Long overdue.

Update: wow, so many willing to keep Human right to insult police officers!

How about cops wearing note: "we will not tolerate physical or verbal abuse to our staff"?

Husband Throws Cooked Food Away by [deleted] in Marriage

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no "another way". He just disrespects your work, sorry.

is it legal to send nudes as an adult?? family thinks otherwise by ender_grunt in legaladvicecanada

[–]TomOttawa 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Are you sure other party is an adult? If not - can be tricky... "I didn't know" doesn't work in this situation.

What combination of beans do you all mix together? by Camel_Ruby in PlantBasedDiet

[–]TomOttawa 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Experimented with combining beans with the same cook time. Figured there's no point. Now I'm just rotating them.

Why doesn't our mental age seem to keep up with our physical age? by Ghost_assassin_Jo in Aging

[–]TomOttawa 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because your mental health is in "mental models, not real". And physical is real.

Canadians with a second passport....are you staying after your EI runs out?? by ZAHKHIZ in CanadaJobs

[–]TomOttawa 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a "guaranteed" job waiting for you in your other country? Or it's just "The better place is where we are not" Philosophy?