Last year, we unexpectedly miscarried #2. It hurt. Healing took time, but thanks to immediate family, friends, everybody here, the Church and our beloved community, we were brought so much closer together than we ever thought possible. Love is such a powerful thing.
Just a few minutes ago, we received welcomed news, further affirmation of the bond we share...and we wanted to share with you all:
I've actually noticed that about the Ubuntu environment. Granted, I'd still rate it better than Windows.
There is a terribly-written aircraft analysis application out there called OpenVSP. Difficult to set up and execute simulations and the data it produces can be confusing and misleading, even for those of us who the application was intended for. Gives the whole FOSS world a bad rap. The catch? It is a product of NASA.
Even the Social Security Administration admits freely that the model is both broken & unsustainable, as it was assumed the receipients would only draw for 10-12 years before dying. Obviously not the case, and it does not help that SSA funds are frequently used to patch up budget shortfalls, to fund some bullshit pet project that goes nowhere, or, as DOGE recently discovered, is still being disbursed to people who have long since passed away!
It needs to be optional. It is literally an investment with a negative return; generational theft. It only exists to (sort of) line the pockets of the previous generation and should either be overhauled completely or abolished in full.
If you had the option, would you willingly dump hundreds of dollars a month into an IRA that only offers a fraction of the contribution in return? Fuck no!
Boomer is incapable of understanding this basic concept.
I have fallen into the same trap many times. The loss of will is defeat, hands down.
Eventually, I learned to tune out unaccomplished do-nothings tell me that my goals are unrealistic & unattainable. Llife is too short for overcontemplation & inaction.
Want to do something? Find a way and go fucking do it.
Someone disrespected you? Call them out on it.
Be honest with yourself & others.
Only build relationships with those you can trust with your life, but above all, trust your gut.