Mike Bruno has been a trial lawyer for almost 43 years. He practices in Toledo, Ohio. 'Outside of the practice he enjoys traveling with his wife, cycling and reading.
AUTHOR: Michael01670723 on 5/13/2026 FIRST: Mark Crothers on 5/13 | RECENT: B Carr on 5/14
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Mark:
They have a category called "ties and bowties." My law practice spans 43 years. I probably still have neckties that went out of style in the 1980s.With remote work and casual dress I kind of figured there wouldn't be a market for used neckties
How about the guy (me) who asks for a senior cup of coffee at the McDonald's drive-thru after purchasing the latest carbon frame Cannondale road bike for sticker price.
Ben: Unless you are my neighbor, yours is the second most-boring midwestern city. John Denver wrote a song about mine:
"Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio."
I turned 12 in 1969. Life was good. The Detroit Tigers were world champs and The Beatles were still making albums. Getting through 6th grade was my focus and whatever mom served for dinner.
10 years later I started dating Renee, one of 10 kids, and Catholic.
Flash forward 47 years, 3 sons and 6 grandkids.
After reading Mike's post, with his early experience, I feel blessed to have been exposed to loving families from the start.
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Mark: They have a category called "ties and bowties." My law practice spans 43 years. I probably still have neckties that went out of style in the 1980s.With remote work and casual dress I kind of figured there wouldn't be a market for used neckties
Post: The Ping
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We moved 5 years ago and there is only one expense I would add to your list: Dumpster rental. Best money spent by a longshot!
Post: Moving is Expensive!
Link to comment from May 29, 2026
That's in line with what we paid.
Post: Percentage that “age in place”
Link to comment from May 26, 2026
We had a 1-stop elevator (garage to main floor) installed 3 years ago. Best ROI of any upgrade by far.
Post: Percentage that “age in place”
Link to comment from May 26, 2026
We're seeing Bruce tomorrow night in Cleveland. Yes, the kids' inheritance was substantially depleted for those tickets.
Post: Lifetime Supply
Link to comment from May 21, 2026
Not good policy with a $1.9 trillion federal budget deficit. Unless we somehow start to reign in federal spending.
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How about the guy (me) who asks for a senior cup of coffee at the McDonald's drive-thru after purchasing the latest carbon frame Cannondale road bike for sticker price.
Post: Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
Link to comment from April 14, 2026
Ben: Unless you are my neighbor, yours is the second most-boring midwestern city. John Denver wrote a song about mine: "Saturday Night in Toledo, Ohio."
Post: The Home Ownership Gamble
Link to comment from April 7, 2026
I turned 12 in 1969. Life was good. The Detroit Tigers were world champs and The Beatles were still making albums. Getting through 6th grade was my focus and whatever mom served for dinner. 10 years later I started dating Renee, one of 10 kids, and Catholic. Flash forward 47 years, 3 sons and 6 grandkids. After reading Mike's post, with his early experience, I feel blessed to have been exposed to loving families from the start.
Post: Financial regrets about parenthood?
Link to comment from April 6, 2026
I can keep a Reese's peanut butter egg atop my dresser untouched for months. It drives my wife crazy, which brings me great enjoyment!
Post: Lent, Chocolate, and the Art of Retirement
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