I tip my long-time barber around 50% each time I get a haircut and 100% at Christmas. Why? Because she is really good at what she does, is always on schedule, and doesn't waste my time. Plus, she's fun to talk to and attractive, so she's got that going for her, which is nice.
My Texas frat group of 10-12 close friends are all now in our mid 60s. We have all been to each other's weddings, baby christenings, funerals (mostly their parents, thus far!). We have an active text thread where we keep up with each other and give each other shit on a daily basis. We do boy's weekend trips to good party destinations at least annually. People forget that you will be an alumni for much longer than you will be an active.
No ragrets about doing the Greek route at Texas.
P.S. To get this thread back on track -- I'm quite sure that none of us had a paid consultant to help us get through the rush process!
What is Wrong with RFK, Jr.’s Voice?
https://dysphonia.org/what-is-wrong-with-rfkjr-voice/#:~:text=The sound of Robert F,being diagnosed with spasmodic dysphonia.
We picked up and dropped off a passenger at the ABIA South Terminal before and after the 4th of July holiday weekend. Amazing how easy that was. Kind of like olden days.
Of course, the COA fought/litigated with a client of former Mayor Adler's firm to buy out their (very recently signed) long-term lease and make that terminal part of the overall suckage that ABIA has become.
Good times.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison is way underrated. The bride and I came across it while we spent a couple of weeks exploring Colorado before kids. I'd never heard of it before and was impressed. Not as touristy as other places that get more publicity.
The new Georgetown store seems to have reduced the traffic at the Cedar Park store this week. Easier to dash in and get NY Strips and wine and then GTFO. (I am a buyer -- not a shopper!)
Matt's did a Section 1031 exchange for the Four Season's dirt on First Street for the South Lamar location and a small ranch on Lake Austin. It's good to own dirt in Austin.
Anybody thinking that Mercer could be a starter? He did pretty good at ND before his injury and rehab season -- and he was effective out of the pen when rehabbing this past season.
I have cousins in AMA, and my daughter worked as a nurse there. They all think that it is a great under the radar place. Cool stuff going on downtown and plenty of non-chain food these days. Well situated for quick trips to mountains in NM and CO.
Good night and good luck.
Special Report - A business where human bodies were butchered, packaged and sold
https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-usa-bodies-business-specialreport-idINKBN1EL0ZA
Somewhere along the way the bride and I came to own two older electric turkey roasters (I don't think that we bought either of them). They do a great job of holding finished briskets, pork shoulders, et al. at a serving temperature -- they hold forever at temps much lower than a standard oven.
Something like this one: