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The benefits of Covid 19 Ok. I’m making a list of everything I can think of that has improved because of the quarantine. Air and water pollution waaaay down Murders and other crimes down- especially robberies since everyone is home Car accidents down No school shootings in March/April Car...

I just made my own hand sanitizer after searching for days online. 3:4 rubbing alcohol; 1/4 aloe Vera.

I don’t eat out. Period. All restaurants here are closed to diners. Some offer takeout. Ive done that a few times. Saving $$ but running the dishwasher a lot more than I did. Oh yes. Making my own coffee too. Haven’t used this much milk in years!

In 2050 In the year 2050, some people will use the last roll they bought in 2020.

Attack my piles I’d see if I can make a big dent in the piles of Sun and The Atlantic magazines I have not read, answer questions on this forum, swim and finish reading several books that I seem to have put down right in the middle.

The value is in the blood test If you have a full panel blood test and then the physical exam with your doctor and review the bloodwork, it’s a pretty good indicator of your overall health. I agree that the physical is worthless. But both together can predict possible problems and confirm...

I ask his advice on a small Fidelity account I “play” with and I do have some stocks. He oversees the bond management company too. Besides, he talks me down from the ledge from time to time.

No gain, no pain I told my financial guy five years ago that I don’t care about making a killing or even seeing substantial gains. I just don’t want to lose anything. I’m in 80% municipal bonds; 20% stocks.

Words to live by If someone tells you who they really are, believe them. In the end, all will be clear. If it’s not clear, it’s not the end. Better to ask for forgiveness than permission Don’t worry about people stealing your ideas. If they’re any good, you’ll have to jam them down their...

Costco favs TP Almonds Pistachios Vinegar Some wines Kirkland vodka Clothing Eggplant Parmesan Cauliflower pizza Probiotics

Outdoor vs Indoor For those who claim their outdoor cats are thinner than their indoor cats... Think about this: The average lifespan of an indoor cat is 18 years. The average lifespan of an outdoor cat is 8 years. If you want to keep your pets healthy and give them a long life, keep them...

I think you gave him excellent advice.

I moved to FL 7 yrs ago. I never could get warm during those long Chicago winters. Used to drink hot tea all day just to keep my hands warm! I love it here. Yes, the summers are very hot and humid. But so is Illinois. And at least down here there is always a breeze, everything is green (because...

I own a button down sweatshirt that I bought from The Gap over 40 years ago. It’s been washed hundreds of times, inadvertently left behind in restaurants and retrieved in a panic and resides in my car where it can accompany me and keep me warm in all places too cold. I love it. I imagine it will...

Measured Consumption I echo much of what others have said- years of spending below my means and a desire to buy less; experience more. I have plenty- and enjoy a stimulating life that makes going on “vacation” a step down from staying home. Besides, I have a cat. 😸 But a big reason I don’t...

He deserves it From what I read, this cad and manipulator encouraged his dates to “order whatever you want” and proceeded to order the most expensive item on the menu for himself. Sometimes, he even ordered two entrees. This amounts to premeditated theft. He did it over and over- walking out on...

You seem paralayzed by indecision. I find the following adage helpful.... "You can be right or you can be happy." Choose happiness, peace of mind and the lifestyle that supports what you value. It's only money. And as many others have pointed out, you can probably buy the "perfect" house in FL...

Why do cats puke on the rug and not on the tile? Because they're cats.....and it's there.

Thanks for your suggestions and referrals Thanks to all who responded. You've given me some good names and ideas for beating the "insurance approval" list.

Yes. Sarasota, Florida.

Darn. I found a great dentist in Sarasota and now my husband's insurance is changing. She is not in the new insurance network. So....I'm back to square one. Does anyone have a great dentist in Sarasota? I need one who is part of Bluecare (the Blue Cross/Blue Shield network). Thanks.

Anyone here live at Lakewood Ranch outside Sarasota? This is one of the few planned communities near Sarasota. It seems to be very family oriented. Is it good for retirees? Are there planned activities or do you have to find them on your own outside the community? Would appreciate anyone's...

I lost my beloved Maine Coon cat Aldo two months ago. I loved that cat more than, well, many people I know. My comfort comes from knowing how much I doted on him and how much he enjoyed it. We went for daily walks (he wore a leash), he had a heated sleeping pad for cold winter nights, and he was...

Yipeee! I listed my townhouse Easter weekend. It was on the market two months, during which NOT ONE PERSON CAME TO SEE IT! I lowered the price twice to get it under the $300K threshold since that seems to be what townhomes are going for. Last week, I had two people come through. The second made...

We are planning to move from Illinois to the Sarasota area and need a good mover. It seems like they all have low ratings. Anyone out there very happy with their mover and can recommend them?