I can't think of any possible way to improve the system. It simply can't be done.

Thinking of a career change?

Also, I did unironically appreciate this.

It can't fill the hole in his heart and he's miserable, if it helps.

Performative indifference as well.

"You wanna hang out?"
"I guess, I got nothing better to do..."

I've attempted to adopt the opposite: enthusiasm.

"You wanna hang out?"
"Great, I love it. You're awesome!"

I don't have time for indifference.

There's an untapped appetite for earnestness.

Netflix would mail me a disc every week, maintain the list of movies I wanted to watch, and had new releases quickly. Redbox in a pinch if I had a coupon or couldn't Netflix it.

We had it so good.

Yup, I dig him as well.

I wonder how her stock portfolio will perform post-retirement?

It came with the box, inserts, instructions,etc. and was right around the $400 comps on eBay IIRC. There are cheaper options if you don't care about getting the box, are OK missing stuff, etc.

It's been on my list forever so I just decided to go for it.

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