Modern Doorbell, Vintage Chimes

Background The doorbell chime at the house here is like none I have seen previously and I'd like to keep it around indefinitely. I decided to attempt to replace the existing door bell ringer with something more modern that would still work with these existing chimes. The doorbell…

Duct Duct Goose

Part 1 - Leak Investigation One evening we found some drops of water coming down out of a light fixture. Not good. An investigation was underway shortly thereafter. Fortunately, the water was not leaking from the roof but rather just some old unused ducting that had been left in the…

Rules and Risks

How the Pattern Day Trader rule is harmful rather than helpful. Butterfly spreads. Early assignment risk from short call options on ex-dividend dates.…

Qi Tea

Given that there is currently no cure for CoVid-19 the main course of action should one become infected is to alleviate the symptoms and help the body fight back. I am not a doctor so all of this should be considered hypothetical and not any sort of suggestion or advice.…

Up on escalators, down in elevators.

I've had a lot on my mind the past few days as I'm sure many others have had as well. As I am checking in with the markets this Sunday evening it seems the pain is certainly not over. Device addiction How many people are going…

Kosciuszko Bike Path

Anyone who has driven on the Brooklyn Queens Express between Brooklyn and Queens has experienced the Kosciuszko bridge. The original bridge was demolished but will forever be associated with bumper to bumper traffic in my memory. However, the replacement, which is technically replacements (plural) as there are now two spans,…