Local newspapers and popular magazines are generally around 5th - 7th grade reading level so they can reach a broad audience.

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Depends on your perspective. I consider taking time to read a book or doing some gardening to be bettering oneself. A 5am run would benefit me to be in better shape, but it deprives me of an hour of sleep.

A lot of tech evolves and changes quickly, and a whole lot of people just dont like change, especially as they get older. It is also harder to learn new things as you get older. While it doesn’t apply across the board, the “can’t teach an old dog” addage generally holds true. This is not something that will go away. If you dont want to become that person, continue to exercise your brain as you age, and learning new tricks will be easier.

"Like what kind of person is left an entire house and thinks “yeah, I deserve all of this and my siblings deserve nothing”

The person that was there taking care of the parents, getting them to doctor appointments and taking time off work to provide for them while everyone else was absent physically and/or financially. Nobody else cared when they were alive, they dont get to care now that they are dead.

Don’t forget the massive gambling problem.

Hey! Listen!

No, I dont and won’t use them. The worst part about these apps is that I now question the legitimacy of sports. I am not confident that the athletes are able to resist the temptation to throw a game.

The states have to get their revenue from somewhere. For NH, it’s corporate taxes and property taxes. It’s a problem, and they’re looking to raise government fees in 2026 to generate more revenue.

Not until the price of electricity drops to the same price of gas.

Carrots have a lot of moisture, which you did not account for.

The classic margarita. Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and just a little bit of sweetener to take the edge off the acidity, or omit it altogether. Serve over ice.

I always thought it was Jedi sarcasm. It has damage all over, not in just a couple of key areas.

It comes from Wōdnesdæg, for the Germanic god Woden, aka Odin. I prefer Odin’s Day myself.

I agree that weight is the best way to go, however not all recipes use weight and some conversions do not work well. An adjustable measuring device like this may help: https://www.oxo.com/2-cup-adjustable-measuring-cup.html

If people don’t understand a phenomenon, they have a tendency to attribute it to something else equally unexplainable.

A diploma does not create opportunities, but not having one will close doors. I know because I don’t have one. If it will only take a year, get the degree if it doesn’t break the bank. Otherwise, stay employed and stay relevant with current tech by getting/renewing certifications every couple of years.

Outside in a place that gets full sun for most of the day.

I just planted lettuce and cauliflower myself, but onions, garlic, carrots, and broccoli are also good.

I need insurance too, so finding a job with benefits is important. I didn’t say the changes were easy. I have jumped from the frying pan into the fire, so mistakes have been made and i have learned from them. Change takes a lot of hard work and perseverance, but worth it in the end.