This was once what reporters did.

And it has a ton of value. And it protects our world.

Ha!

Labor and delivery can be pretty dramatic. I watched the love of my life, my wife, fart directly in the surgeons face while she was sewing her up after the baby was delivered and she’d had an episiotomy. Like the doc was at best 4 inches away and gets a fart directly to the eyeball. Like, strong chance the doc has pink eye the next day.

And the worst part of it all is, my wife will never, ever let me tell this story.

I’d go even broader and say don’t worry about finding a dream job. Find something you can make a nice living at and then learn to like it or adjust employers, bosses as you go.

I found a career that is lucrative but I didn’t love it at first. In fact I really didn’t like it. I stuck with it and learned to like it. Now I truly love my job. Along the way I’ve never struggled financially like I would have had I “followed my dreams”.

Jobs often start out hard and stressful but as you develop expertise you earn respect and and you enjoy your time at work. I’d nearly do my job for free now.

Who runs this club? Mobster?

Lawyer up asap. Follow your lawyers instructions.

This is truly good news. Texas has barely any public land.

I liked this painters earlier work called “redrum”.

Or is it pleasant? I have no idea.

Ummmm. Huh?

Uh, durr! You’re supposed to listen to it on your Walkman! Hello!

The trail drive is amazing. Mesa Arch is another stunning spot right near by, especially at sunrise.

I’m telling you what I am currently seeing in my industry. Jobs had NEVER been outsourced in the past. And now those who self-identify as being able to WFH are the very careers that other competitors of mine are now outsourcing. Could it be a complete coincidence? Sure. Would I be volunteering that my job can be done anywhere? Heck no. Especially if I am a young person.

My job can’t be outsourced. It could be eliminated. But it can’t be outsourced. But I’m unconcerned. I only have 5 years until I retire at 55. And if they eliminated my job now I’d get a significant severance package.

How’s that for a little secret?

My industry is actively moving these types of jobs overseas. By identifying that your job could be remote, I think you are self-selecting to have your job outsourced. My employer isn’t currently rly doubt this but that could change with a change in ownership and/or economic circumstances.

I’m naive? You have a vested interest in the topic.

Oh man, I love 3-4 miles from work. It is bliss. I hate commuting. Not sure what I will do if my job gets moved back to our office that is 35 miles away through urban traffic.

5 more years and I am done.

I work for a large corporation. Great place to work. Judged so by polls. Also checks out to me anecdotally.

My employer has asked for 3 days in the office. Most employees fully support this concept. Some who have personal reasons (child care, health) would prefer to be full time WFH. Fine, I can see that. But consider this: if you demonstrate to your employer that your job can be done fully remotely, how long before they then also decide, “Well if they can do it from anywhere successfully, then that job can also be done by someone in a low COL location. Possibly even a different country.

I don’t hear managers advocating for complete WFH. Maybe in some fields like IT or accounting. But most of us feel supportive of the notion that critical collaboration is lost with full WFH. When we returned to the office after Covid, problems that had lingered were solved by hallway discussions or water cooler talk. Do we need to be in an office 5 days a week to get that? No.

Personally I’d almost advocate for a 4 day work week over WFH but I’m fine with the current 3 days in the office.

Are these the Book Cliffs near Green River?

Rectangle shaped slightly deep pan, cheese goes all the way to the corners and is a combo that includes Wisconsin Brick cheese. It should cook until the cheese gets brown and crispy in the corners creating frico (crispy, burnt cheese). Cup-style pepperoni (natural casing) is preferred. Cheese may be put on before sauce as well as after.

Superb.

I now live in Texas and I’d kill for some. The Toyota Camry of Detroit Pizza is Buddy’s. It represents the standard, dependable variety but not perhaps the greatest. Who is the Cadillac of Detroit pizzas is a matter of fierce debate.

Actually maybe Jets Pizza is the Camry. Buddy’s is better than a Camry.

Little Caesars currently offers a version that could be good but most times I’ve had it the execution is awful and would make anyone from the 313 cry. Maybe it’s a Ford Pinto.

More than you wanted to know I’m sure.

I like to cool the veg separately so that the brown up better on the pizza.

To me, there are two critical elements to pizza; first, toppings have to balance toward salty, that why pepperoni works well. Second, all toppings have to be well cooked and HOT! This doesn’t looked well cooked and hot. But they ingredients look good.

THIS!

Who thinks it’s a good aides to vent to their boss? A leader appreciates solutions from others, not problems.

I’m a Dad of four boys and can tell you I truly don’t have a favorite. They are each so unique. They each have great traits and qualities.

You are being treated awfully. I don’t know what else to say. If it were me, I’d never be able to forgive my parents for how they are treating. Ever. It would also be hard to forgive your sister because she could be setting your parents straight and being a friend to you and she is not.

On the positive side, you are going to be tough as hell when you get older. Tough times make some pretty strong people. Your success in life will be your revenge. Work hard in school. When you turn 18, get out and don’t look back. Go kill it. Make your awesome life your revenge.

If you need mentors, reach out to people. Ask how they got to where they are. Learn how from them and make a great life. That will make you feel that at least the adult half of life worked out well.

You got this.

White people problems?

We rented a villa near here with 12 other friends.

We spent a day on that beach you see. We were in our 30’s and 20’s and we literally played like kids. I’m here was nothing else to do so we just played in waves and lay on sand for a day. I’m 50 now and have 4 kids and a responsible job. It is still my most carefree memory.