The New Year is a dandy time to look back – and then ahead – to see what levers we can each pull to increase our odds of health, wealth, and living happily ever-after.
After a few headlines (so little is going on and we hate rewrite!) a personal story from one of my books and how those principles can be used as big life-changing tools.
I think you’ll enjoy it – whoever you decide to be.
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Lol lol lol….. we read all over how great the economy is doing and how low inflation is…just now on the morning show they were discussing the inflationary rate.. according to what they reported its not 3 or 4 percent its 16.5 and higher..lol lol lol more of what I see.. lol lol lol
depending how they curve the figures you can skew the numbers anyway they want.. Don’t believe me take a journey to the local auto sales lot..
on my way home from work I was visiting with an old friend..she was so excited.. she bought a Mercedes.. for bargain basement price..I couldn’t tell her how big of a mistake that was..
(https://www.anseladams.com/ – as you now do – living in a world where you can be anyone you wish. )(How would that person be different from who you are right now?”)
Hmm.. two huge issues.. most of you know some of the situations I have experienced.. on urban I vent my situation..just to vent..as a child I buried myself in graphics my goal in life was to be the next Wheel Adams..
https://www.anseladams.com/
with a twist..I wanted to etch memorable photos on glass and mirrors..buried myself in books because I was shunned because of my last name in a small community..I didn’t even think I was worthy of having a friend till I was seventeen and in the military.. then the first woman that even gave me any attention I married.. only to discover that she was suffering from being raised in an abusive family with every disposable trait I detested in mankind..and flaunted it.. swamped instantly with medical bills And extreme poverty because of the economic situation… My own adventure through Dances divine comedy..my goals changed.I didn’t live the life I once envisioned—no gallery walls, no etched glass masterpieces—but I lived something deeper. My path was shaped by hardship, rejection, poverty, and the kind of loneliness that carves out empathy. I’ve worked more jobs than I can count, buried dreams beneath survival, and wrestled with the weight of medical bills and broken trust. But through it all, I discovered something priceless: the ability to see others who’ve fallen through the cracks.
I’ve been there—down and out, asking why me. And now, when I meet someone in that same place, I don’t offer judgment or pity. I offer a hand. A moment. A gesture that says, “You’re not invisible.” That’s not charity. That’s wealth. Not the kind you tally on a ledger, but the kind that arrives at the right time and changes everything.
I may be poor by the world’s standards, but I am rich in the currency of care. And if my story helps even one person feel seen, then every detour, every scar, was worth it.I didn’t live the life I once envisioned—no gallery walls, no etched glass masterpieces—but I lived something deeper. My path was shaped by hardship, rejection, poverty, and the kind of loneliness that carves out empathy. I’ve worked more jobs than I can count, buried dreams beneath survival, and wrestled with the weight of medical bills and broken trust. But through it all, I discovered something priceless: the ability to see others who’ve fallen through the cracks.
I’ve been there—down and out, asking why me. And now, when I meet someone in that same place, I don’t offer judgment or pity. I offer a hand. A moment. A gesture that says, “You’re not invisible.” That’s not charity. That’s wealth. Not the kind you tally on a ledger, but the kind that arrives at the right time and changes everything.
I may be poor by the world’s standards, but I am rich in the currency of care. And if my story helps even one person feel seen, then every detour, every scar, was worth it.Even though I didn’t live the life I once envisioned—no gallery walls, no etched glass masterpieces—but I lived something deeper. My path was shaped by hardship, rejection, poverty, and the kind of loneliness that carves out empathy. I’ve worked more jobs than I can count, buried dreams beneath survival, and wrestled with the weight of medical bills and broken trust. But through it all, I discovered something priceless: the ability to see others who’ve fallen through the cracks.
I’ve been there—down and out, asking why me. And now, when I meet someone in that same place, I don’t offer judgment or pity. I offer a hand. A moment. A gesture that says, “You’re not invisible.” That’s not charity. That’s wealth. Not the kind you tally on a ledger, but the kind that arrives at the right time and changes everything.
I may be poor by the world’s standards, but I am rich in the currency of care. And if my story helps even one person feel seen, then every detour, every scar, was worth it.
My life events gave me a rare talent.I can see beyond their public mask…
NOW.. the big question… would I trade my horrible life experiences to be what I had I vision ed in life a situation.. My personal NOT ON YOUR life…
there isn’t anything more important or enlightening than to see someone experiencing the drop through the cracks the helplessness and the loss of hope ..then do something random that brings a little light in their eyes.. that ispriceless
How did I end up getting this doubled..dam I erased and rewrote this a few times thought I had deleted it..only to find all the deleted sections still there..dam..
Gotta slow down LOOB. You’re working too many hours.
Make sure the hand you hold out for those in need holds back something for you and the Mrs. When the oxygen masks appear, be sure to put yours on before helping others.
I shall now risk a real light [paraphrased, in mines of Moria]
GU : “… What I’m Watching Closely. The tell will be what happens when volume comes back. If gains hold with renewed participation, then the market earned them. If prices sag once real money re-enters, then we just witnessed seasonal levitation, not structural lift. …”
The above ^ was *borrowed* from the subscriber side at PeopleNomics.
https://peoplenomics.com/
It’s my belief letting urbansurvival readers peek under the kimono is a savvy advertising gig, and spawns more jabber. Plus, no worries here, if His Georgeness doesn’t approve well, my post won’t be posted. Neat as neat.
Back to meat of the matter.
Gandalf: We now have but one choice. We must face the long dark of Moria. Be at your guard: there are far older, fowler things than orcs in the deep places of the earth. Quietly now, it’s a four day journey to the other side. Let us hope our presence here may go un-noticed.
Gandalf: The wealth in Moria was not in gold or jewels, but in Mithril. Thorin gave Bilbo a shirt of mithril rings.
Gimli: A kingly gift!
Gandalf: Yes, Gimli. I never told him, but that shirt is worth more than the value of the Shire.
Merry: Pippin!
Gandalf: I have no memory of this place.
Pippin: Are we lost?
Merry: No.
Pippin: I think we are.
Merry: Sh! Gandalf’s thinking.
Who to be in 2026? Uhm the same feller as 2025? Gotta be, there’s no time to change now kids. I am who I yam (Popeye – OBSCON). It’s OK, now I’m Grandpa. Still sit-in cardboard tugboat building. My little pal likes boats he can sit in. Wait till he sees what’s next!
Frodo: It’s a pity Bilbo didn’t kill him when he had the chance.
Gandalf: Pity? It is pity that stayed Bilbo’s hand. Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give that to them, Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death and judgement. Even the very wise cannot see all ends. My heart tells me that Gollum has some part to play yet, for good or ill before this is over. The pity of Bilbo may rule the fate of many.
Frodo: I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened.
Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us. There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides the will of evil. Bilbo was meant to find the Ring. In which case, you also were meant to have it. And that is an encouraging thought. Oh, it’s that way.
Merry: He’s remembered.
Gandalf: No, the air doesn’t smell so foul down here. When in doubt, Mariadoc, always follow your nose. Let me risk a little more light. Behold, the great realm and Dwarf-city of Dwarrowdelf.
Have a fine day all,
Egor
LoL – well played.
But in terms of expanded personas? I do keep calling you “Admiral” (as in “of the fleet”) Egor, hoping it will stick. I was giong to call you “skipper” but that’d be more Stiks. Here’s my choice is to pick from (less Admiral) of course.
Command & Authority
Skipper
Captain
Cap’n
Old Man (traditional, informal for the captain)
Master
Master Mariner
Commander (often shortened to “CO”)
Boss (deck slang for the skipper)
Chief (context-dependent; see below)
Engineering & Technical
Chief (short for Chief Engineer)
Chiefy
The Engineer
Greaser (older slang, engine room)
Sparks (radio operator)
Tiffy (technical specialist, British usage)
Machinist
Boatswain (formal)
Bosun (informal)
Deck & Seamanship
Boats (short for Boatswain, RN usage)
Deck Boss
Mate
First Mate
Second Mate
Third Mate
Navigator
Pilot (harbor or river pilot)
Quartermaster (helm/navigation watch)
Naval Enlisted / Informal
Sailor
Seadog
Jack Tar
Tar
Bluejacket
Hand
Able Seaman (AB)
Old Salt
Shellback (equator-crossing veteran)
Pollywog (pre-equator-crossing)
Watch & Duty Roles
Lookout
Helmsman
Wheelman
Watchstander
Officer of the Deck (OOD)
Mate of the Watch
Food & Support Roles
Chief Steward
Cook
Galley Rat (slang)
Cookie
Mess Boss
Affectionate / Cultural / Slang
Skippy
Cap
Bossman
Old Timer
Salt
Sea Wolf
Dogwatcher
Anchor Clanker (naval slang)
Deck Ape (informal, sometimes pejorative)
Swab (very junior sailor)
Nautical Nicknames That Leak Into Civilian Use
Skipper
Captain
Chief
Bosun
Old Salt
Mate
May OK Salt, would be acceptable OBSCON?
Hey Kimbrough! Bail me out!
People saying how bad the economy is ,are the same people who said shit while pedo joe jammed the country with illegals and wrecked the economy. While obozo wrecked the healthcare industry. The economy isn’t great , but Trump is at least trying , no help from the commies and the rinos.
I remember impressing my Dad with the “Captain” designation, or something like that, on Army BOQ papers I was given from Page Communications when I went to work at their Scatter station on Kauai circa 1962 when I was 19.
For whatever reason I never did much more than minor maintenance work there, with some classes on the time division multiplex. Did stay up nightly typing comments across the Pacific on the TTY, like I’m doing now.
The CA fuel crisis will probably have nationwide cost impact. Retailers in CA will be importing from other states, running up the cost nationwide. It will probably create a new market for imported refined products as well.
Mindlessly stupid governance is in play in CA.
Don’t think retailers in other states won’t use a Hollywood & LA panic narrative to gouge customers. Good operating environment to have a low energy consumption contingency transport.
Latest readout is that the Mazda compression ignition gasoline Z-engine won’t debut until 2027. Bummer.
The wheelbase on the CX-5 is getting stretched 4 inches in 2026. This will be enough to turn the CX-5 into a more viable micro RV. An ultra-efficient compression camping hybrid in 2027 looks like a potential retirement touring machine. We will see what happens to the towing capacity.
Stay alert wrt Derivatives in the metals arena. Something is afoot. Hidden losses have grown to gigantic proportions, already close to rivaling CMO’s in 2008.
How much?
Who?
When the curtain hiding them will be ripped away?
Questions the answers to which I can not give.
I have my own ideas but you need to look yourself and arrive at your own conclusions. No need to panic … we all know the Fed and the Regulators are on the case, just like they were on CMO’s and Real Estate in 2005, 2006, 2007, and the first half of 2008.