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mistynomad3 said:Thanks for the help everyone, but now I’m stuck on something else again. My bank sent me a notice saying I need to provide my tax card details to the IRS, and frankly, I'm lost. Do I actually have to physically trek down to the tax office, or can I just pull up this card online through the IRS website? Thanks in advance.
Depends on how you deal with your bank.
My bank has been taking PDFs (or printouts) from the IRS website for years.
I guess I agree with Sean Sanders.
There were definitely some older crowds who actually "get" Jean-Michel Jarre, but it feels like a lot of people just showed up because they heard he’s some kind of icon and wanted to say they were there, whatever. I’m not saying this to trash anyone's motives or their right to spend their time how they want, but more to point out that there aren't actually as many true Jarre fans as you'd think from how packed Madison Square Garden was. And maybe because of all that, Jarre is tweaking his setlist, which probably appeals to the folks who don't really grasp who he actually is (or was).
Also, I’m with Sean Sanders on the fact that Jarre’s best stuff is the "heavier," more serious work—the stuff that put him on the global stage and built his specific cult following.
Last night, it felt like before he even hit New York City, Jarre maybe did some digging into what kind of music we listen to here, and yeah, it looks like he picked up on how much people dig that mainstream pop and heavy radio stuff. Some parts of the show yesterday really leaned into that vibe; I almost expected to hear a banjo or something.
When I put on Equinoxe 3 versus what happened last night... well... I’m still glad I saw him live and caught that whole light and smoke spectacle.
Good for him, though. Glad the business is doing well. He earned his spot ages ago and can't really mess up enough to diminish his legacy at this point. Honestly, it’s probably better if he doesn't try too hard to top himself; he transcended his own limits with those early albums a long time ago. Now, the guy should just have some fun and enjoy life.
Got a quick question.
Just want to look at one specific type of problem here.
From what I gather about shi, it's when someone has ideas or thoughts... that just don't line up with reality.
But we're often in a spot where we work, try, aim, or think... about something that hasn't happened yet, trying to make it happen, even though there's no guarantee. Like stuff that isn't even in our control, like taking a risk on a stock trade or whatever. What’s the actual link between "reality" and what we expect? There's no physical proof that an expectation will come true. So, does that mean certain visions, ideas, or risks involve elements of shi thinking?
I know there are "obvious" cases, but I'm more interested in these gray areas.
Like, say someone gets a wild idea, goes all in on something, and if it fails, people call them crazy or shi, but if it works, they're a hero.
To exaggerate a bit:
Say someone is obsessed with becoming an astronaut. They grind, but there’s zero feedback that it’ll actually happen. They stay persistent, others think they're weird, maybe they get labeled as shi. Is that it? Is that shi?
And where's the line? When should they stop hoping and stop trying to be an astronaut? Is that boundary even real? Does it even exist? It’s a question of hope, I guess. A person can hope for as long as they want, and hope is real enough by itself, otherwise, why even call it that?
And if they actually became an astronaut, everything would be fine.
Maybe I described it right. Does this have anything to do with shi, or does shi not really deal with stuff like this? If it does, then everyone deals with it, because the boundary itself isn't real.
Interesting topic, and honestly, even more interesting posts. :-)
I have a buddy who was diagnosed with F20.0 a few years back.
I’m wondering if there's any way I can help him out with the social side of things. It feels like he’s lost his circle, or maybe he’s just actively dodging people. I don't want to force him to hang out if he isn't feeling it, because he probably wants to keep certain stuff private. I don't want him to feel like some specimen I'm studying just to gossip about later. I respect his privacy, I really do, but I also can't just sit by while my friend completely isolates himself because of his health. We're friends, after all.
As for me, I don't know the exact details of his condition (other than what F20.0 means). Maybe he's a risk to others, so his parents are keeping him tucked away to avoid any embarrassment. I know it's been brutal for his folks and they obviously want what's best, but as his friend, I can't just turn my back and walk away. I don't want to be pushy—maybe his doctor actually told him to avoid certain people or social situations to keep things stable. Maybe pushing too hard could make it worse.
I just want to be there for him if I can, even if it's just hanging out, since that's part of having a decent quality of life.
Since we've barely seen each other lately—maybe once or twice a year—I'm pretty much in the dark about what's going on with his episodes, hospital stays, or general state. All I know is that when he's doing okay, he does some group therapy sessions.