Members of Congress are like children. Procrastinate until the very last minute to do anything. How many government shutdowns threats have we endured because they are mostly all child-like. Just please remember you are working for your constituents, not yourselves.
I've been on the machine for 13 months without missing a night, which surprised the heck out of me after hearing how many people give up on it so quickly. I don't ever wake up with a headache any more. I use the less constricting nasal mask, which just sits under your nostrils, and have had good luck dealing with it. Yes, having to deal with the mask and hose can be clunky and takes getting used to, but, no, Mark, no jet pilot issues. LOL! In fact, the machine itself makes absolutely no noise at all.
My experience creating an ID.me account can be best described as "hinky," glitches that indicated a misstep but then seconds later it worked. I also got several "retry" prompts. Based on a comment on this thread I expected trouble, and an interview process, because my credit is frozen, but nope, I was able to establish the account anyway. Yes, I'll be sticking with "hinky" to describe the process.
I love that line! I have seen it attributed to Mickey Mantle, who was greatly hobbled during his final years with the Yankees. Good old No. 7 was my idol.
All wonderful suggestions here. The biggest decision, however, is what vehicle to buy because you're likely going to live with it for a long time. I do a TON of research before buying. Believe it or not I enjoy the entire process, including dealing with the salespeople. I know, I know. What's the matter with me? We had had a 10-year-old Toyota Highlander that we used to ferry around the various grandchildren and we loved it. But two years ago we bought a Kia Telluride and it's been great. Just hope we don't regret straying from Toyota. Good luck!
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Members of Congress are like children. Procrastinate until the very last minute to do anything. How many government shutdowns threats have we endured because they are mostly all child-like. Just please remember you are working for your constituents, not yourselves.
Post: Will Congress Wait Until the Last Minute on Social Security?
Link to comment from September 29, 2026
I've been on the machine for 13 months without missing a night, which surprised the heck out of me after hearing how many people give up on it so quickly. I don't ever wake up with a headache any more. I use the less constricting nasal mask, which just sits under your nostrils, and have had good luck dealing with it. Yes, having to deal with the mask and hose can be clunky and takes getting used to, but, no, Mark, no jet pilot issues. LOL! In fact, the machine itself makes absolutely no noise at all.
Post: My Name is Dan, and I’m a CPAP User
Link to comment from September 25, 2026
My experience creating an ID.me account can be best described as "hinky," glitches that indicated a misstep but then seconds later it worked. I also got several "retry" prompts. Based on a comment on this thread I expected trouble, and an interview process, because my credit is frozen, but nope, I was able to establish the account anyway. Yes, I'll be sticking with "hinky" to describe the process.
Post: What to do about the new ID.me login requirement at TreasuryDirect
Link to comment from September 17, 2026
I'm jealous. We were going to embark on a similar plan but then a new hip intervened. Oh, darn.
Post: Make the Attic Great Again
Link to comment from September 2, 2026
I love that line! I have seen it attributed to Mickey Mantle, who was greatly hobbled during his final years with the Yankees. Good old No. 7 was my idol.
Post: For most retirees, the greatest fear is not death—it is running out of money before they die.
Link to comment from August 7, 2026
Thank you for the head's up!
Post: Buying a car in retirement
Link to comment from July 15, 2026
All wonderful suggestions here. The biggest decision, however, is what vehicle to buy because you're likely going to live with it for a long time. I do a TON of research before buying. Believe it or not I enjoy the entire process, including dealing with the salespeople. I know, I know. What's the matter with me? We had had a 10-year-old Toyota Highlander that we used to ferry around the various grandchildren and we loved it. But two years ago we bought a Kia Telluride and it's been great. Just hope we don't regret straying from Toyota. Good luck!
Post: Buying a car in retirement
Link to comment from July 14, 2026
One little-noticed reason for that is they don't offer squeegees for cleaning your windshield, which increases your time at the pump.
Post: Frittering away Frugality
Link to comment from July 10, 2026
I'm supposed to get a visit from No. 4 tomorrow. Not holding my breath. Ah, who needs railings anyway.
Post: Reluctantly Saving Money
Link to comment from July 9, 2026
Heading to Costco today for gas, which is about 50 cents per gallon cheaper than most of the stations around us.
Post: Frittering away Frugality
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