One thing that slows mybloggers down is the technorati links. I Adblock Plus-ed those things and it's quicker loading.
How many start-up programs do you have running? If you don't have a lot of memory, then that will slow things down too. The newer software, bloatware, needs more. The new versions of Windows are worse, but the other software creeps in anyway.
You're a wise man Chris.
Since my last grandparent died last week, I've been thinking about life and death too. Reminded me of the poem "The Dash". It's not the dates on the ends, it's how you filled the dash, the life.
Zzzz
That's a long drive for only two days where you're going
When someone posts a video link, I rarely watch it. I would rather read a blog entry with someone's thoughts about a video and might go watch the video after that.
Happy you
Sounds like this is a good move you made and it was unhealthy for both of you.
"repair allowance" That's a good thing. Takes away the sticker shock. I guess they know that most roofs need some repairs, so they just put the cost in upfront.
I've seen that one before LOL
Santa Don.
"gorgeous"
I think I do more split infinitives than I catch, though they don't bother me.
Our daughter is using theirselves these days. "Stop that."
Now the fun part starts, when you don't have a kitchen.
https://www.snopes.com/quotes/mrgorsky.asp
It's a cute story, but that doesn't make it true