I’ve only used machines at gyms or studios and they’ve always been rock solid devices. I tend to break chairs so wouldn’t trust a flimsy reformer.

This guy sounds like a drag.

First meet location? First kiss location? Back of a volkswagon?

There’s a lot to be said for simply dropping your side of the conversation in that situation.

California Über Alles

It can be much older. I’ve got an embroidery sampler that’s almost 200 years old.

Find a way to help that connects with who you are. I pick up litter at the park. I can’t fix the worlds problems but don’t have to look at the same fast food packet every day for a week whenever I walk my dog.

Racial carbohydrate diet. You should eat the carbs that match your ancestors DNA.

Nothing to screw a family up quite like fighting over a will.

As far as classics go, Deborah Halpern’s The Angel, my profile pic. I’m also fond of all the Mirka Mora stuff around town but I’m biased because I knew her a little.

Espresso Martini from the sounds of it.

Most suburban garages seem to be used for storage rather than car parking.

Good luck, I hope you find a nice group. It’s an accepting scene so a few dick heads slip through the cracks. I think I’m twice your age, my connections might be a bit old.

Sort of, don’t have the whistle part, so annoying.

DnD is a great place to make friends. Try to find a group of your peers. Many Uni’s have role playing clubs as well as a bunch of options around town.

Most people wont even notice. My non techy friends love their new Pixel phones and all the AI assistance.

What are your hobbies? Can you find hobby groups and then friends within that?

If you’re invoicing a corporation I’d go for a cool $1000.

Did you have a second breakfast?

Gin is just what I had available. It’s a hot toddy, normally made with whiskey but I’m not a big fan of wood cask spirits. I put it in a thermos to take to a funeral. It was about a 3:2:1 gin:lemon:honey mix. It was sippable but sweet like cordial from the honey. I was putting it in hot water.