PostsCommentsericvancewalton in # • yesterdayAI is a slippery slope. Even most email platforms have AI assistants that do more than just check spelling/grammar embedded. Also, as you've mentioned, the tools that help…ericvancewalton in # • 8 days agoRE: NothingI agree that things have gotten a bit out of control/balance. It's good to hold people accountable but it's another thing altogether to expect special treatment, believe you're…ericvancewalton in # • 11 days agoRE: Why You Shouldn't Sit on the Ground in JapanThere's seems to be a steep cultural learning-curve there. How long did it take for you to get fully acclimated? We have a friend whose taught in Tokyo for almost thirty years…ericvancewalton in # • 11 days agoCathedral Hill's homes are, mostly, intact now. There were lots of abandoned mansions there between the 1960's and mid-1970's though. If things continue to go as they are now…ericvancewalton in # • 12 days agoIt's sad to see so many of these older places in the UK in various states of ruin. Renovating one of these would have to be a true labor of love because, financially, it rarely…ericvancewalton in # • 13 days agoRE: A "Father's Day" Surprise!The bourbon-bacon jam is addictive. It makes a good marinade for chicken on the grill.ericvancewalton in # • 13 days agoI miss Sears! Their tools and appliances were the best. So many stores we grew up with are disappearing, JCPenney might be next. This vulture-capitalism/institutional investor…ericvancewalton in # • 13 days agoRE: A "Father's Day" Surprise!I think that's one of the most awesome gift baskets I've seen. We buy a lot of products from the Stonewall brand—almost everything we've tried from them has been delicious!ericvancewalton in # • 15 days agoRE: Time by Hand or by Digit?The "slow time" watches are a very cool concept. It's a shame they haven't caught on on a widespread basis. The 24hr time makes so much since to me since it eliminates the need…ericvancewalton in # • 17 days agoRE: Time by Hand or by Digit?I completely prefer analog time (as you might have guessed). There's something so satisfying about having a mechanical watch on your wrist. Also, as you mention, analog time…ericvancewalton in # • 19 days agoRE: 75th Anniversary Peanuts Silver Commemorative BarWow, that is very cool! Charles Schulz grew up and lived just a few miles from our old condo. Thanks for tagging me here @bozz. I'm going to see if there are any of these left.ericvancewalton in # • 21 days agoRE: Warren Buffett / Labor MarketHmm. I might have to consider this.ericvancewalton in # • 21 days agoRE: Warren Buffett / Labor MarketBerkshire's rate of return during the Buffett-era is truly remarkable. I wonder if BRK.B will be worth investing in now? I guess that's the question that's on everyone's mind these days.ericvancewalton in # • 25 days agoRE: On The HorizonThe autonomous ones are very interesting! They're actually viable now.ericvancewalton in # • 25 days agoRE: On The HorizonOnce they master a form of battery energy density that's on par with ICE vehicles it's game over for internal combustion.ericvancewalton in # • 25 days agoNo worries at all! Half of the population thinks the CT is hideous. Lol. The Slate looks promising. I think the market (especially in the US) has been telling automakers they…