Just read an abbreviated, say 2000 year, history of Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Never mind russia, not much can be done. Even Western Europe. All those borders have never stayed the same for very long, ever. Next chance they get, they should emigrate. I hear the USA is pretty good.

February 23, 2022
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My notes sent to the comments section of the WSJ and NYT.

February 22, 2022
Comments made on WSJ or NYT

Another article on the great job resignation and migration. I cannot help myself from throwing my 2 cents or fan a flame. NYT. …… Something funny happened to me yesterday, I felt as if I worked, like I had a job, a responsibility. 7 hours that will not come back.Being a semi-retired person awhile now,…

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Just a note, Pickleball has made front page of NYT. Joy, fun, competitiveness, all rolled into one game. A game to 11, win by 2.

February 21, 2022
Pickleball

Let’s talk about Stock Options

February 20, 2022
Theories

This is a guessing game for those who like to gamble. I want change the name to Christmas options. Apparently, you are guessing some price, of some stock, is going to go up or down, simply put, no pun intended, you’re gambling with thousands of others, dreaming the same dream, that you might make a…

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First world problem- how to vacation while on a vacation.

February 19, 2022
Short StoriesTheories

Our winters in FL are a type of vacation. But you even tire of FL in winter after awhile. We have many FL friends who are 100% retired and a few who do part time stuff like we do. These 100%retirees take vacations from retirement, as being retired is really quite exhausting. All the playing…

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Howard’s NSA – Obsession of mental health.

February 19, 2022
No Stupid Answers for NSQ

 Full question – is obsessing over your mental health bad for your mental health? It has the word obsession in it. Next Question. Not nice, sorry. Unless an extreme mental heath disorder that fully disrupts your ability to function, you would be better to learn the art of acceptance, the art of forgiveness, and practice…

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Howard’s NSA – How to avoid boredom

February 18, 2022
No Stupid Answers for NSQ

In no specific order: Well, for the dullards it is quite difficult, as they do not practice good habits and are simply not curious. For bad habit people or adrenaline junkies, they can be drawn from boredom, but not usually in a good and lasting way. For the privileged and 1st worlders, being curious is…

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Pickleball – 3 years in.

February 17, 2022
Short Stories

It happily came upon us like a warm, spring breeze, you feel as if a new lease on life is right around the corner. For those of us who prefer play over work, who prefer small victories over large victories, who like being in the out of doors in all types of weather vs those…

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Howard’s NSA – Taking long shots.

February 16, 2022
No Stupid Answers for NSQ

This is a Howard Theory already. 50 plus years and going strong. It is the cousin to optimism, pessimism and hope. There is some skepticism mixed in along with a dose of luck. It is a basic part of who we are and how we develop. It can be learned by open minded people. The…

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Howard’s NSA – talking about money

February 15, 2022
No Stupid Answers for NSQ

Why is it so difficult to talk about money. It really isn’t. We all have the same basic needs of food, clothing and housing, It’s how much you’re willing to spend or waste on said stuff. Thats Want vs Need – another q/a. More psychological, or greed, than anything else. The qualifier is when you’re…

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