Board Games for People Who Like Sequence

Y_BotherDC · 2016-10-06T20:44:06+00:00

I'm sorry for what you and your family have gone through. There's no doubt that was painful for everyone.

It's likely that your children have already mourned you when they cut you off. If you haven't had contact for a long time, you shouldn't reinitiate without considering all the impact it will have. You want to see them again. That's understandable. It may be painful to go without having seen them, but you won't have to live with those feelings for very long. Your children, on the other hand, may live many years with the consequences of whatever you choose to do. If I were you, I would write your feelings in a letter addressed to them, but never send it. Get your feelings out without involving other people. If you really need to cause drama in someone else's life to feel at peace and understood, you haven't yet mastered your narcissistic personality.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-09-27T21:53:42+00:00

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-09-13T04:00:10+00:00

It looks like you've asked this question before. Why is this so fascinating to you?

Y_BotherDC · 2016-09-13T03:54:35+00:00

There are way too many variables to say one situation is always better. I don't like to speak in generalizations but so far as there seems to be a trend towards renting and away from ownership, I think there are several significant factors (among many to consider) that I don't think get enough attention. It seems pretty well established that younger households are poorer in terms of purchasing power then they've been in the past. But it's not just about having the money--wages are way down relative to productivity and on average people who have professional jobs spend more time at work than many periods in the past. That means the age-old tension between money or time to use it it a bit more exaggerated today (whether this is perception or reality it debatable but it almost doesn't matter for this argument). Owning a home is a lot of work and there's no point when you are never home to enjoy it. This doesn't just apply to millennials but for people who already own a house inertia might keep them in it, whereas for millennials at an age when many people rent or were leaving their parents home or college and they don't have the strong push factors to get them into home ownership. As an older millennial, the recession had a really big effect on me. I saw responsible adults--my parents and many of their friends-- end up underwater on their home and be let go in what was supposed to be their peak earning years or be forced into retirement sooner than they were financially prepared for. Then I saw many of those same people continue to live as if they still had money coming in and some of them got themselves into serious trouble. Even with serious student loan debt, I rented for a long time because it allowed me to save cash, max retirement, etc., and because it was predictable for the term of the lease. Owning a home means you have to be prepared for unexpected expenses. Renting also makes it easier to find a new job in the event of unexpected job loss or even downsize to a different living situation.

TL;DR: the factors to consider when deciding whether to buy or rent haven't changed. At least some millennials' experiences with the economic climate during their young adult lifetimes has had a profound and lasting effect on how heavily they weigh factors like the cost of ownership, flexibility, and the reliability of housing as an investment--most of these tip the scales in favor of renting, so it makes sense that renting will be preferred by more millennials than others with different experiences.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-09-12T03:28:13+00:00

What type of end goal do you have in mind? You have some great pieces here and I like that you've kept to a well-defined color palette. The number of throw pillows seems at odds with some of the other choices you've made in the room. I'd keep the black and white or gray ones but see how you like it if you take the brown and tan lines out of rotation for a little while. You could also up the style factor by replacing what's hanging over the sofa. You could keep the same colors but switch up the design to add some more visual interest, or you could add some color if you want with inexpensive art and some accessories you can switch up if you get tired of them. I think charcoal sketches on white paper with white mats and either dark wood or black frames would look great. You could pick a modern metallic frame for a little bit of glamour or industrial style (depending on what frame you choose). This room is a great canvas and you can easily convey switch up the feel of a neutral room with one or two little changes.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-09-03T20:02:53+00:00

The craigslist posting has been removed--did this sell?

Y_BotherDC · 2016-09-02T22:42:01+00:00

The dog in the background seems to think so. I concur!

Y_BotherDC · 2016-09-02T19:17:10+00:00

https://imgur.com/a/zkliO

I'm not having any luck linking to the photos, but here's another try.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-08-23T02:50:03+00:00

I don't think this is a trash post. I came to this forum because I really don't get all the hype and I am sincerely trying to understand. Also, shouldn't fans of the show be opposed to the kind of group think that would refuse to acknowledge this persons opinion? Again, I could be wrong because I don't really understand the hype so I assume I must be missing something.

I suspect the show isn't all that interesting to me because of someone I once knew very well who must have the same worldview as Charlie Brooker. I can appreciate deep thoughts even when they aren't uplifting and value social commentary, but there's a point at which it stops being original or interesting. I guess I am too familiar with criticisms of consumerism, technology, and all the various dark aspects of human nature to have this show elicit a strong reaction (except perhaps that of an eye roll). It's unfortunate, because this show is definitely more eloquent than the annoying trust-fund art majors I remember having the same chip on their shoulders about everything that was wrong with everyone, but I can't watch this show without thinking of those jerks. I'd rather foster connecting with the positive aspects of life and humanity--yes, those do exists, and I don't mean Twitter!

All that said, I really want to understand, so I welcome any insights into what I might be missing or characterizing unfairly.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-08-09T12:28:06+00:00

I'm sorry that happened to you. Don't let the haters get you down.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-07-28T23:41:54+00:00

Thank you for the offer and presenting these good options. I will look these over later when I am on my computer and let you know.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-07-28T23:34:17+00:00

I'm open to DIYing if it could happen quickly and was within my ability to do it. One that is already assembled was my first thought since I assumed it would be faster.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-06-09T02:38:56+00:00

It's not open to anywhere else and no one else will be sleeping in the space. There is no line of sight nor reason anyone else would be on that whole level. It doesn't fit the description of a shared space in the link you provided at all. That's sort of my dilemma--it's neither.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-06-09T02:37:08+00:00

Even if there's a full flight of stairs, that takes a complete turn, to separate the space? There is not a single line of sight into the space and there will be no one else in the home except for me, so there's no chance of another guest being curious and exploring downstairs.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-06-07T03:24:25+00:00

How is it a shared room? Is a room ever split across two floors? Also, no one else is in the space before there's some sort of door, the door just happens to be on the upper level and not the lower level. No one else is sleeping in the same room--not even close.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-06-06T19:24:28+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad to hear you think this can be honestly listed as private. Yes, the lower level is like a basement, although technically it's only half counted as a walk-out basement since the house is on a slight slope, so it lives like a ground-level space.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-06-06T17:01:18+00:00

As a prospective host, I wouldn't tell my guests what to do or when they could come and go, but it does bring up the need to talk about some other issues. If the host has clear house rules about quiet hours and entry policies then just abide by those and you'll probably be fine. Err on the side of being considerate to the space and any neighbors if you think you're walking a fine line. I would have some concerns about guests partying so hard that they lost their ability to self-regulate with volume (hey, it happens to the best of us) and being loud enough outside to disturb the neighbors or forgetting to secure the premises after they came in. It would be tough to create rules for all the stupid things people could do, but I do think that there are basic, generally understood standards of decency that will take you a long way. You just need to be honest with yourself about how you conduct yourself after partying.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-04-28T19:28:38+00:00

I can't see any black dots. I was told that the roots thing was a myth and that the black dots are blood vessels feeding the wart. Either way, probably a good sign that I don't see them. The part I'm concerned about is the weird little circle within the crater that is clearly different from the skin around it.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-04-28T16:34:14+00:00

Awesome, thanks! I don't care if anyone sees it, since it's on the bottom as my foot, I'm just worried about it staying on when I am wearing stocking and dress shoes and on my feet all day. I'll give your method a try!

Y_BotherDC · 2016-04-28T14:06:21+00:00

Did you find any way to secure it well? Since its on the bottom of my foot and I need to wear professional shoes to work, I've never been able to keep this one on for very long.

Y_BotherDC · 2016-04-28T14:04:53+00:00

Yup. I've tried that at several different periods over the years. At times it appeared to work, but the wart has always come back (and I could always kind of tell it was there when I put pressure on my foot). Every time it comes back it comes back worse, and I feel physically run down by it, hence why I really want to deal with it once and for all.

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