2018 Politicon in downtown Los Angeles would be best described as a depressing analysis of our current political climate. There were more Trump supporters than past Politicons, and they were exceeding vocal. Kathy Griffin threw out a couple of them because they were heckling. On the whole I would say the Trump people were given …
Unless you live somewhere like San Diego, a significant amount of your utility bills will go towards maintaining your living space at a comfortable temperature. There are ways to minimize these expenditures to help you save more money for or during your early retirement. The temperature in your house is determined entirely by the laws …
If you follow my strategy I guarantee you will get back more money from slot machines than you put in. You should also keep in mind it’s all for fun. When you are gambling you should never expect to win big bucks and this will likely not even get you to break minimum wage for …
DealDash is a site where you can pick up useful items for less than you can buy them anywhere else. It’s also a site where you are more likely to pay much more for an item than it is worth. There are really only a few rules for winning an auction: Bid against people who …
Lighter Fluid Once oil stains have been “baked on”, as in they have already gone through a wash and dry, the only way to clean the stain is with something like lighter fluid. I soaked the stain with lighter fluid and let it sit in the sink for several hours. Then washed it off and …
If I see there’s a new Sci-Fi movie with good reviews I’m definitely going to see it. However in the case of Annihilation I would not call it neither good nor Sci-Fi. The movie should be classified for as an emotional horror thriller. The overall style to the film is definitely reminiscent of Arrival, which …
When nerds say “No, I won’t fix your computer” preemptively after saying they work with computers A phrase so ubiquitous there are countless stores selling “humorous” knick-knacks with that saying inked on. I can’t even google to find legitimate nerds saying it because it’s only shopping results as far as the eye can see. It’s …
This is a review of the Haier 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner HPB08XCM which I purchased refurbished off of Ebay for $185. You can also buy this unit for for much more money at places like the Home Depot or Target. Even though this is a refurbished model, I really can’t tell that it’s had …
If you’d like to stay at a nice hotel without breaking the bank, a good option is to use Priceline or Hotwire. Both sites offer opportunities to book a hotel room for below market rate. However, the condition is that you will not know the name of the hotel until after you book. They do …
The best part of being very early retired is the ability to get up and go whenever you want. No need to schedule vacation time months in advance and then return immediately back to the office after your vacation is over. One of the biggest hurdles to traveling is the expensive hotels you need to …