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We would have inflation no matter who was in office. Once things opened up. Real estate costs for example went way up. In many areas inventory is at an all time low. Meanwhile building costs went through the roof because of restrictions pre 1/20/21. The supply chain was also a mess and just now getting back to close to normal.

I think it's definitely more work. Pre pandemic the plan was to "retire" and do some contractor/consulting work. Since about 75% of her work life revolves around meetings, there are more now than before. Pre pandemic days would find her anywhere from Detroit, Ann Arbor, Lansing on a given day. Lots of driving, but some down time. Now it's fairly constant, but she can also field calls on our back patio in late March, early April. We also spent a week in Myrtle Beach for a change of scenery. In the end more $$ for when she does decide to call it quits.

But Hunter's laptop....

My wife was up for work related stuff a couple weeks ago and the first comment was that 275 was a mess again. The real problem getting between Illinois and Michigan is I-80/94 thru the Gary corridor.

My house is up $50 thousand plus in value since last year. That's based on what I'm seeing in real estate values.and comps. Since my wife and I drive hybrids gas costs are up slightly, but we don't have the huge commute. We've changed some of our eating habits, cut out a lot of unnecessary crap, fewer restaurants, those costs are consistent with yearly increases. Especially since Republicans in the legislature keep voting against a rollback in sales tax on groceries. Here the fleece vest wearing governor wants a three month moratorium on the gasoline tax, it may save a bit, but then our roads will look like Michigan's. edit..HHI is 5 a 5 hour drive, MYB is 3, and Nags ahead is 90 minutes. Who needs to fly? And from what I've experienced Barony's resort prices are a bit lower for owners.

Looks like the in thing for TQOP candidates in the Mid Atlantic states is the dad vest Just like his crappy partner to the north...

We've had what, two national elections in the last 60 years where the winner wasn't known at least by early the following morning. He didn't say anything about the EC, that was inferred and I'm not sure he is in favor of killing it. That said I'm not a fan. Since Mr Madison rarely hangs out a CW I have no idea what his take on it would be today. Next time I see Gen Washington or TJ walking DOG street I'll ask them

Personally I’m better off now than what I was 1/19/20

France is going to have a runoff election. No winner has been declared, only two finalists. I'm all for direct popular vote as well as taking the states out of Federal elections. Hell, let's just abolish states altogether....

The Ohio Trumpbilly just gets dumber and dumber. Not to mention more and more stupid with each tweet...

A couple of shots taken by my wife on today's walk in the woods. I was busy trying to slow down a rambunctious puggle

Grifters have to hang together...

And to think thee was a time not that long ago trams like the White Sox and a couple others used Tampa as leverage to get new stadiums.

What has generally been acknowledged as the first rock and roll record. Rocket 88 written by Ike Turner. The song was recorded by Turner and his Kings of Rhythm at Sam Phillips Sun Studios. Turner says the label was mis-attributed to sax player/vocalist Jackie Brenston. Turner also said a faulty speaker was responsible for the first fuzz tone guitar recording....

Maybe they convince Jack White into calling the games.

I just looked at the Baez replay again on Twitter. It looks like the ball hit above the yellow line. Fun game, some great plays at first.

This is where OOTP has the next two batters K

Jurors bought the entrapment defense.......

The only thing the guy hiding in my closet does is shake his head and hands me another polo...

Feels lucky to only be down by three

Mountains were great, just didn't want to live in a sub on the side of one.