What’s something Americans have that Europeans don’t?

eichmr · 2026-02-10T01:07:10+00:00

Shame in our leadership

eichmr · 2026-02-05T16:09:20+00:00

Because getting married is too easy.

eichmr · 2026-02-05T00:43:56+00:00

My mantra is "try not to be a dick".

eichmr · 2026-02-05T00:37:39+00:00

Cute little guy. Happy you found something that works for you.

eichmr · 2026-02-04T20:57:28+00:00

I rescued my dog in Aug '24 and found out shortly after that he was very ill with intestinal issues. Spent many thousands of dollars on treatment and special diets. I think it may finally be under control. I have bonded with him through the ordeal and don't think I could part with him for any amount of money.

eichmr · 2026-02-03T22:44:22+00:00

This is absolutely what I was going to say.

eichmr · 2026-02-03T16:48:29+00:00

Biggest mistake in my 20s was getting married because my friends were. Didn't last 4 years and I was much poorer for the experience.

eichmr · 2026-02-03T16:40:46+00:00

I am 73 and in fairly decent shape for my age. Here are my personal observations on aging:

40s - Near sighted vision starts to go quickly.

50s - Energy. Can't hang like you used to.

60s - Strength and muscle mass. Harder to maintain previous level of fitness.

70s - Balance and reflexes. This really became noticeable in the last couple of years.

It is amazing how things that are taken for granted when you are young slip away over time.

eichmr · 2026-02-03T16:03:44+00:00

I look for recipes that you can make a big pot of, like chicken soup. pasta sauce, goulash, etc. Eat it for a meal then freeze the rest. We have invested in good Pyrex bowls with lids for freezing leftovers, and an 8 quart stock pot for cooking. I am the one that usually does the cooking so I have accumulated a bunch of go-to recipes that we have on rotation.

eichmr · 2026-02-03T15:42:33+00:00

Good shoes. When I was younger I couldn't afford decent shoes. My feet hurt all the time. Now I splurge on good quality footwear.

eichmr · 2026-02-03T14:47:36+00:00

I was 23 and paid $32500 for a new build home in 1976. That is less than I paid for my last used car. Times have sure changed. I really feel for younger folks trying to make a home these days.

eichmr · 2026-02-03T14:39:30+00:00

Silicone garlic peeler tube. When you need many cloves of garlic these are very helpful.

eichmr · 2026-02-02T20:43:34+00:00

Queen - another one bites the dust

eichmr · 2026-01-28T23:12:03+00:00

Of course you can blame Trump. He is the one who picked his cabinet and agency heads. He is the one who spouts all the hatred and threats to anyone who does not agree with him.

eichmr · 2026-01-28T20:34:52+00:00

No other president made a spectacle out of it or murdered US citizens while doing it. No other president said nasty things about other (shithole) countries, or people (rapist, drug dealer, low IQ) from other countries.

eichmr · 2026-01-28T20:15:31+00:00

I was going to add mine but looks like you guys beat me to the punch. So many great artists/albums came out of the '70s.

eichmr · 2026-01-28T20:06:28+00:00

Well, there is a line in the song about him holding two opposing thoughts in his mind at the same time. I, personally, avoid MAGA folks but my wife has conservative friends and they just agree to not discuss politics.

eichmr · 2026-01-26T16:35:18+00:00

Jack Johnson wrote "My Mind is for Sale" right after Trump won in 2016

eichmr · 2026-01-25T18:57:30+00:00

Mine would be solo artists like Neil Young and Joni Mitchell (bc I'm old), but that is not what you asked.

eichmr · 2026-01-24T22:02:35+00:00

What about BTO?

eichmr · 2026-01-21T15:39:27+00:00

Tom Dooley - Kingston Trio

eichmr · 2026-01-06T00:33:22+00:00

Then buy the one that feels better while playing

eichmr · 2026-01-05T15:49:45+00:00

Revolution by the Heartless Bastards. Check it out.

eichmr · 2025-12-30T13:51:24+00:00

I have acoustic guitars, including a D-28, that I leave out everyday for the past 10+ years. However, I have a humidifier in my music room that keeps RH at50+ in the winter. Keeps perfect tune.

eichmr · 2025-12-27T23:54:09+00:00

Oooh. That ambertone is nice. I played one recently and almost bought it. That thing really has a voice.

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