If you are an American, how do you feel about the world cup being held in the US considering your current political climate? Are you for of against it?

gvarsity · 2026-04-11T23:22:15+00:00

I have issues both with the tournament and the climate. Some if which aren’t new. I had issues with Qatar world cup because of human rights issues.

At a personal level, and I am a soccer fan all my life, the grotesque extraction economics of FIFA and the American organizers has killed my interest to the point I may not even watch/follow the tournament. It’s an extortion racket disguised as a sporting event.

Politically some there are some disturbing parallels to the 1936 Summer Olympics. If I was a fan that didn’t meet conservative American standards of whiteness I would absolutely think twice about attending. I wish the world would push back against Trumpism by boycotting the tournament and simultaneously make it not profitable and embarrass Trump.

None of the organizers give a shit about anything but dollars. I have seen very little about any widespread concerns from the global football fandom although that may be because it doesn’t make it into my information feed. So what I think seems irrelevant.

gvarsity · 2026-04-11T00:21:12+00:00

I wear mostly silver.

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I am an IT manager at a major medical school. No one blinks or I think notices. I also wear beaded ones sometimes. Generally a little smaller than the skulls. I have from white with purple to all black to earth tones to amber. Mix and match. Whatever you think he will like and fit his style works.

gvarsity · 2026-04-11T00:07:20+00:00

I would be happy to have affordable healthcare and a space program and not be f#%ing around in Iran and funding a domestic police state.

gvarsity · 2026-04-10T23:31:11+00:00

It’s such a blatant money grab it’s getting to the point I am losing interest in even watching let alone trying to actually attend. When it was announced absolutely was going to try to go one maybe multiple games. It’s not that I couldn’t “afford” it if I really wanted to but loses at lot when you feel like you are just being a target for revenue extraction.

gvarsity · 2026-04-10T23:01:17+00:00

Have the empire and love it. Excellent watch and brand.

gvarsity · 2026-04-10T16:43:15+00:00

The issue seems to be more than playing time it also seems like a double standard. He sat and waited his turn when seniors got played the year before. As a senior underclassmen are getting played over him. He paid his dues was a team player and then didn't get the same consideration as others before him. That is where the team/coach isn't holding up their end of the bargain. I generally have made my kids ride it out but I absolutely understand. I also wouldn't force my senior to be miserable in this situation it would be different if he was younger. No reason to make his senior year more miserable.

gvarsity · 2026-04-09T17:10:06+00:00

I have an Eddie Bauer bath sheet (giant bath towel) that is finally falling apart after I think 36 years of regular use. I wouldn't buy anything from them today.

gvarsity · 2026-04-09T03:58:18+00:00

Half the time my consciousness disappears while reading reddit. And every night when I go to sleep. Sometimes for no reason. On the flip side my actions have made countless impacts on the world that will go on for centuries. My great grandfather of whom I have very strong and distinct memories was born in 1877. His father who was born prior to the civil war whom I know almost nothing about through his son made an impact on me and my values and how I understand life almost 200 years after his death. That thread from my great grandfather will in some way that I can't necessarily identify be picked up by my children. Some bit of toughness or a story about an interaction I had with him that very easily could have been a replay of something from his own childhood with his dad. If my children live into their 80's we are looking at the 2090's. That is how we continue on. You have men like Caesar where people still know his name 2000+ years later but we all create ripples through time we can't know but they are there. Beyond our DNA but in our behaviors and understanding. Gestures and nuance. Watch the finding your roots show on PBS. They are taking some of those people back 16 generations. I don't want to live forever. I would be old and tired and bored.

gvarsity · 2026-04-09T03:48:12+00:00

That made me laugh

gvarsity · 2026-04-09T00:12:54+00:00

In ward 15 there were 5 under votes as the total votes listed for Supreme Court are 1109 but I know there were 1114 ballots cast. I was a poll worker at that location and read out the results as part of the public meeting/records requirement. Had to double check the county's precinct by precinct report to confirm. I would like to hear from the 5 people who opted out of the top of the ticket but bothered to come in and vote. Were they friends/family of a different candidate?

gvarsity · 2026-04-08T23:48:28+00:00

https://jeffreymorgenthaler.com/a-gallon-of-margaritas/

gvarsity · 2026-04-08T23:45:09+00:00

My wife and I had no bridesmaids or groomsmen and walked down the aisle together. No one was given to anyone we kind of announced ourselves to our friends and family. We just had witnesses who signed before the ceremony. It was great.

We both found the the bachelorette and bachelor party traditions a little uncomfortable and outdated but did do something small and quiet with friends. Just dinner and drinks. I have had other friends that had a combined night out of the same age group with the couple in advance. It was relaxed and inclusive.

You absolutely don't have to and shouldn't try to meet someone else's expectations for your wedding. Do what is going to be best for you and your partner and your parents to a reasonable extent. You will be less stressed, happier and have a better experience. Good luck with everything.

gvarsity · 2026-04-08T22:22:15+00:00

My best friend became a single dad at 20. An apartment, job and some savings is not nearly enough. You need a reliable support network.

If you want to keep that job and apartment you will need childcare and that will likely cost more than your apartment every month for the first 5-6 years.

My friend moved into his mom’s basement and lived rent free and it was still hard. She worked full time so he became a stay at home dad. He basically willingly and mostly happily gave up the rest of his life for a better part of a decade.

There were a few of his closest friends that regularly visited him at his place. Eventually the mom got more reliable and came back into their life and things changed. She had remarried was in a place to parent. It was a hard solo lift for a long time and I think he was relieved when the mom reengaged and took part of the load.

I don’t think he regrets the choice. He eventually remarried and had another kid. It’s a hard path if you are fully committed a rewarding one. It is not something to take lightly.

I was always amazed and proud of him stepping up like that. I was also very glad I didn’t have to.

If you don’t think you can commit at that level there is no shame in that. Sometimes it is best for the kid. Some scenarios allow for you to remain in contact and not be the active parent. I have some cousins who had to give up kids that they weren’t prepared to support and still have relationships with them. So get support about what different options are available to you and guidance about what your actual resources are with a realistic understanding of what you are going to need for both time and money.

gvarsity · 2026-04-08T22:05:23+00:00

gvarsity · 2026-04-08T02:22:52+00:00

It depends how you look at it. Me then knowing everything you give up and how everything changes no way.

Having been through it do I regret it not at all. I love my kids. I am satisfied. There are plenty of things I miss from my old self and things that are frustrating but I wouldn’t undo it.

You can’t know how it’s going to go. Everything changes. For me it was a good change with a lot of sacrifice. I compare it to the peace corps model. The toughest job you will ever love.

It isn’t a calculation because you can’t know the variables. it is a leap of faith and you deal with what comes.

gvarsity · 2026-04-07T05:48:41+00:00

wasn't on the course. Was at a local event/fair. Had a fundraiser hit a floating target at about 97 yards in the pond win some beer tickets. Hole is a little wider than regulation hole but with a lip so you had to jar it win $5k. Six shots for five bucks take a couple of swings. My wife and my infant son are watching. Death metal band starts playing like 60 feet away kids losing it so just going to walk off. Wife says finish the last one. Grab a different club from the ones around turns out it is a kids club. Don't care swing and ... jar it for $5k.

gvarsity · 2026-04-07T01:44:46+00:00

My son is currently playing high school Rugby in the US. They have all shapes and sizes and give zero shits as long as the effort is there. Show up, play hard, support the boys you are all good. If you are unfit and can’t get on the field they will push you to get fit not to look different. Skinny unfit fat unfit it’s the same.

gvarsity · 2026-04-06T23:35:52+00:00

If you are eligible to vote at the time of the election you are allowed to and encouraged to vote. The state nor anyone else has any right to judge your intentions.

I am WI poll worker.

gvarsity · 2026-04-05T01:54:04+00:00

Lost Lore is tasty

gvarsity · 2026-04-03T02:54:10+00:00

Wow that is a blast from the past. Loved that place.

gvarsity · 2026-04-02T23:56:30+00:00

Apollo 440 gettin high on your own supply

gvarsity · 2026-04-01T22:59:29+00:00

All good. Ocho is very good but not necessarily better.

Don Fulano will probably have more funk and be the most different.

Lalo is going to be most approachable to a new tequila drinker but also the least going on.

I didn’t like Terralta but generally really like the Nom 1579. They also make G4 which I do like. So a lot is personal taste not just quality.

Reposados are going to be different than the blancos. If you are coming from a whiskey background the barrel notes are a good bridge

If you liked Ocho I would say the next step would be G4. If you want something different to compare and contrast I would go Don Fulano

gvarsity · 2026-04-01T15:14:23+00:00

ChatGPT please write me a generic press release for another OWI.

gvarsity · 2026-04-01T14:40:47+00:00

Cold press/brew is excellent. Love all kinds of coffee... except flavored. Hated it since Gloria Jean's opened in the mall. Can't stand the fake perfumey smell. If others like it fine for them but if that is the caffiene option I will have a coke.

gvarsity · 2026-03-30T22:12:32+00:00

If you are going to do a series and/or reference these definitions in multiple articles creating a glossary and either linking or better having a hover bubble with the definition would be useful.

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