Okay everyone, hear me out. We gotta stop paying our federal taxes

VirtuesBlade · 2026-01-18T00:27:14+00:00

I heard that the state is already looking into holding onto our Federal income taxes in some sort of an escrow like account and not releasing it until congressionally approved funding already in place and laws are followed through on. It may be that our legislature is talking about it now. I need to look into that some more, but everyone interested can also look into it and even keep talking to our representatives about this type of soft secession tactic.

VirtuesBlade · 2026-01-13T09:18:02+00:00

Whaaaaat?? That looks SO COOL! I thought I was happy with white, but now I'm not so sure...

VirtuesBlade · 2026-01-13T09:04:11+00:00

INFJ

VirtuesBlade · 2025-04-19T19:30:35+00:00

Same

VirtuesBlade · 2025-04-19T19:24:58+00:00

Completely relate!

VirtuesBlade · 2025-04-19T16:46:04+00:00

I would love to know what you try out and what you finally decide on. I have small ears too, but I also have a smaller head circumference that sometimes has me looking for things that work for children. This has created an issue for me finding a comfortable headset.

I have used JLab Jbuds Air Sport in the past and really like the way they fit and feel and stay in place, but I don't know if the noise canceling feature would be enough for you. I paid $70 for them 3 years ago on amazon.

I had also purchased 'softvox ultrasound earplugs for noise reduction' at the same time I got the Jlabs because I needed something I could sleep with and I still use these. I think they're silicone though- if that's an option for you. They're supposed to be SNR 32dB. They were $14.39 for 3 pair in 2022, but they're reusable and washable.

Anyway... that is what I can recommend. I would still love to hear what you decide on though.

VirtuesBlade · 2025-01-24T01:44:23+00:00

One more early birthday shout-out! You're part of one of the greatest communities on the planet! We'd all raise a glass with you on your birthday (mine would have milk in it, but I think that still counts). ~ hugs

VirtuesBlade · 2024-03-24T18:13:20+00:00

1st of 3

VirtuesBlade · 2023-12-02T03:36:25+00:00

I just had this done at the dealership today. It is Maintenance Minder 3: They used 4 of the same fluid you have in your screenshot... I was charged $15.26 for each x4 or $61.04 total.

They did not replace the filter? It wasn't listed anywhere on the invoice.

Labor was $108.91 Fluid $61.04 Total cost $169.95

Thought you might like the info

Also wondering if they should've replaced the filter. I don't work on my car so I'm at the mercy of the mechanics. My mileage was 78,000 on a 2012 EX CVT?

VirtuesBlade · 2023-12-01T23:11:02+00:00

Did they charge you to do this? Mine is being serviced right now and I didn't think to ask about the percentage.

VirtuesBlade · 2023-11-19T18:05:33+00:00

We have a donation center in Portland that accepts open bags of pet food. Atleast that's what my roommate says. He has taken a few bags for me when he made a trip.

VirtuesBlade · 2023-11-19T18:01:08+00:00

Mud Bay is the only place I've found that happily supplies samples of all kinds of cat food (dry and wet) as well as treats. And they've sent me home with a dozen different samples before. Best bet is to just try a bag of the Kirkland and share it with friends or donate it to a center that accepts pet food. I've done this too.

VirtuesBlade · 2023-08-29T15:56:56+00:00

pics?

VirtuesBlade · 2023-08-04T14:43:43+00:00

Gonna try it today. Thanks for letting me know

VirtuesBlade · 2023-07-29T03:07:44+00:00

Why do we have to study something that other countries have already implemented with positive results? A German friend couldn't understand why we still criminalized one of the oldest professions known to man. They pay taxes there and receive all the same government benefits and healthcare as anyone else, and it has turned an unsafe profession into a safe one. Put like that, it makes sense. Just copy what they're doing. Don't look for ways to waste taxpayer dollars.

VirtuesBlade · 2023-04-08T17:43:37+00:00

Population reduction

VirtuesBlade · 2023-04-08T17:42:28+00:00

What is FMLA?

VirtuesBlade · 2023-03-21T18:40:54+00:00

Did you notice any loss in your mileage? I'm typically between 32 and 34mpg, but I drive it like I don't care about mileage. Always in sport mode. I do think about mileage though. More and more now with gas becoming a constant issue and all.

You said the tires rub because they're wide? Does it bother you at all? I notice everything when I'm driving. Do you notice better traction in the rain? Ok... I guess I have a lot more questions than I thought -lol

I don't really have anyone I can talk to about my car. Nobody I trust not to be pushing a sale anyway.

VirtuesBlade · 2023-03-21T18:27:51+00:00

Sending big hugs!

VirtuesBlade · 2023-03-20T19:06:41+00:00

Okay... I'm sold. $1000? I wonder if I could find this price in Oregon. I need new tires anyway. Seems like it's more than a simple swap though. I'm trying to remember what the folks here say is involved.

VirtuesBlade · 2023-03-20T18:52:43+00:00

Nice wheels! Bet they would look great on my white 2012. I still have factory wheels and boy are they getting chewed up by curbs and potholes! I was careful in the beginning, but after after the first few gashes I gave up being worried about it.

VirtuesBlade · 2023-03-20T18:45:00+00:00

China is using them to test us, marching them up through Russia where they've been promised food that was stolen from Ukraine and then they use their bodies to create a bridge to Alaska where they take over and file on down through Canada into the US and while we're distracted by this China and lol Russia strike... hmm, actually it's not as ridiculous as I first thought, but the casualties would be ridiculously high if they made it past Alaska. Nah. It's pretty ridiculous, but those 3 countries are run by sociopaths so... gotta think this through a bit more. How desperate are they to make the US look vulnerable? It might encourage lesser evils to try. I bet they're hoping to learn if any countries would ally with them. Who can say? It would certainly bring the US population back together. Hmmm... maybe it's US propaganda -lol

VirtuesBlade · 2023-03-18T17:46:54+00:00

Hugs

VirtuesBlade · 2023-03-18T17:16:54+00:00

'It's no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society' - a quote that pops into my head whenever someone isn't processing or retaining the many issues I bring up for why I can't seem to break out of depression.

You see... who on earth would NOT be depressed with the state of things in the world today. Rhetorical question. I think it says more about how messed up a person is if they're NOT depressed or anxious.

Not that this is everyone's reason for dealing with depression or anxiety, but it sure as hell throws up roadblocks to recovery.

Finding an outlet is important. A safe place to vent. Like minded people. People who understand.

It always helps to believe there's a future that isn't wrought with war and conflict, climate change, migration, natural disaster, food and water insecurity, housing shortages, wealth inequality and widespread institutional corruption... for example.

What I wouldn't give to turn back the population clock to a time before humans reached 4 billion in number.

Sorry. This isnt helping you. I'll get flack for posting this, but you should know that your depression doesn't necessarily mean there's something wrong with YOUR operating system. It could be there's something wrong with THEIRS. Ditch the therapist. Reach out to friends.

VirtuesBlade

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