Oh, there were plenty of ads. You just didn’t recognize them as such.

It’s hardwired. And no, neither you nor I am immune to the influence.

Y’all don’t really give a fuck about the actual musicians, do you.

At a private American university.

OP showing his true colors, here.

I’m guessing a lot of repressed anger.

Interesting that “hello, how was your weekend” and listening to a 10 second answer has such a high emotional cost for you. And this comment is from an introvert.

Whatever bike it is, you ride 35mph on a,bike path, expect a stick in your spokes.

Don’t.

Divine is a space you create with your will (Yi) and soul (Shen). Put in it what you want.

My friend group is smaller, but we’re closer. For example, seeing my best friend of 30 years today. We’ve been to each others weddings, our children’s weddings and some tough times. Even when we haven’t seen each other for a while, there’s no break. Just pour a coffee, sit down and decide what stupid shit we’re gonna do today.

I’m 68 for reference.