I usually don't write about stocks because stock picking is a horrible idea for most. Those who can successfully beat the indices over the long-term (10+ years) are very rare and of those who are successful, how much of it is due to luck? Most just don't have the time to do the research and more importantly, possess the temperament to make the right decisions under duress or … [Read more...] about My Thoughts On Tesla
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2020: Goals And Funk Holes
I like goals. They help me plan my life. They give me direction and purpose. Without goals, I'd feel like a ship without a keel; directionless and out of control.I also like rhymes and playing with words. When writing a post, I try to come up with a clever title. Sometimes I rhyme, but when I can't come up with anything, I use a site like Rhyme Zone. I used Rhyme Zone for … [Read more...] about 2020: Goals And Funk Holes
Rant: The Ultimate Crappy Gift Guide
The 4th of July and Thanksgiving are my favorite holidays:July 4th: Sit around with friends and watch exploding projectiles. Oooh. Aaah.Thanksgiving: Sit around with friends while eating stuffing and cranberry sauce. Mmmm. Mmmm.As a kid, Christmas was another favorite. The best part was spending time with relatives. I did enjoy the gifts, but they aren't my favorite … [Read more...] about Rant: The Ultimate Crappy Gift Guide
Give Me Your Best Lines!
I love DIY because I make it amusing.Design is fun, especially when you nail it.So is construction. Except when you nail your hand. Never mind.Drinking a beer after looking at a great space you created is fun too. Just don't drink the beer beforehand or you'll nail your hand even more.During construction, I love to leave easter eggs. Not real eggs, that would be gross. … [Read more...] about Give Me Your Best Lines!
Why We Sold Our Fancy Car (the Acura NSX)
The Acura NSX debuted when I was in high school way back in the 90s. It was my perfect car.I've always been a car guy and the NSX was:lightsimple: normally aspirated, no power steeringgreat in the corners: its chassis was tuned by one of the best F1 drivers in historyreliable: yay Honda!beautiful: NSX' curves still look great after all of these yearsBut, I would … [Read more...] about Why We Sold Our Fancy Car (the Acura NSX)