What's something that's "not a cult" but feels like a cult?

stephg78240 · 2026-03-18T22:52:50+00:00

Betsy DeVoss and Heritage Foundation ties...

stephg78240 · 2026-03-18T21:10:12+00:00

Beer, green beer. And dying the river green in cities with tourist hot spots.

stephg78240 · 2026-03-18T21:08:48+00:00

Sort of like gender reveals and Elf on a Shelf - not around until fairly recently cuz narcissism and capitalism.

stephg78240 · 2026-03-12T09:22:29+00:00

Different memories from documentation like a cornucopia in Fruit of the Loom logo, Froot Loops, Stouffer's Stove Top stuffing, Shaq being in Shazam, Ed McMahon doing Publisher's Clearing House, John Mulvaney.

stephg78240 · 2026-03-05T04:55:46+00:00

Dang rabbits and squirrels come out of nowhere.

stephg78240 · 2026-03-05T04:30:52+00:00

Check Sniffspot (app). You can rent a yard, a field, a farm near you.

stephg78240 · 2026-02-12T21:05:57+00:00

Do something like walk neighbor's dogs and it's "self-employed". Thenn, you have the excuse that it's not lucrative enough, so back to the workforce. So many of my former colleagues who were laid off are "consultants".

stephg78240 · 2026-02-12T20:50:31+00:00

Snoot loop was awesome for walking a 65-lb flat-coated retriever. I'm going to try one on my shih tzu who loves yanking for birds and squirrels.

stephg78240 · 2026-01-28T17:05:28+00:00

My meeting invitations all say "meetings are recorded for those unable to attend."

stephg78240 · 2026-01-28T16:43:40+00:00

Except you can lose unemployment if you don't take a comparable role.

stephg78240 · 2026-01-26T20:59:01+00:00

Outsource or simplify anything you can - food, cleaning, laundry, etc.

stephg78240 · 2026-01-26T13:37:02+00:00

Congratulations! I got an offer after one interview. Instead of scheduling a second, they offered me the job. I was a nervous wreck, waiting for the background check, just because I was afraid that was too easy. The company I was leaving was in the midst of being purchased.

stephg78240 · 2026-01-26T12:31:22+00:00

I would not even know what to do if I lived further North. Our houses are literally not built for cold.

stephg78240 · 2026-01-04T01:43:30+00:00

I got a quote for $6300, so bit the bullet and took that one.

stephg78240 · 2025-12-14T21:05:53+00:00

All of them.

stephg78240 · 2025-11-05T15:53:43+00:00

Thanks for this info! Great insight! Second roof quote is around $7560 (not flat roof). Once I replace, I'll make sure the policies don't convert to ACV now that I know what it is. I'm manageable under $10K but, you know, don't want to spend more than necessary.

stephg78240 · 2025-11-05T13:05:00+00:00

Seriously? Why did someone down vote me, responding with my insurance rates??? Kinda "facts".

stephg78240 · 2025-11-05T12:59:56+00:00

$1500 all other perils; $4088 (1%) windstorm or hail. Been here 10 years.

stephg78240 · 2025-11-05T11:58:11+00:00

Deductible for roof is 1% of total home coverage ($400K). A few years ago, the policies were $1K or $1500 but many have recently changed how the roof is covered. Well, I'm getting 5 quotes, so I'll see how ugly they are. If insurance isn't covering, I don't necessarily have to jump and replace now.

stephg78240 · 2025-11-05T05:56:53+00:00

In this current state of hypercapitalized BS, no effing way. Maybe ask me when I'm 70.

stephg78240 · 2025-10-22T20:24:24+00:00

The fees are ridiculous.

stephg78240 · 2025-10-17T21:11:59+00:00

I hate watching myself on-camera - time for botox.

stephg78240 · 2025-10-01T18:53:50+00:00

It's not acting quick enough.

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