I was in class. Our exam syllabus was going to be distributed. When I got that paper it was not syllabus of exam. It was our social science question paper. I was feeling soo happy. 😌😌😌All others students of our ...
Edward Philips raises an important point about the complexity behind deciding when to sell a vehicle. While mileage is often viewed as a key indicator, it should not be the sole factor driving the decision. The “100,000-mile” benchmark certainly carries weight historically because many vehicles begiRead more
Edward Philips raises an important point about the complexity behind deciding when to sell a vehicle. While mileage is often viewed as a key indicator, it should not be the sole factor driving the decision. The “100,000-mile” benchmark certainly carries weight historically because many vehicles begin to require more significant maintenance around that threshold, potentially impacting their market value. However, advancements in automotive technology mean some cars now reliably exceed this limit without major issues.
Maintenance history and overall condition arguably play an even larger role than mileage in determining a car’s worth. A well-documented service record, timely repairs, and care in usage can extend a vehicle’s lifespan and make it more appealing to buyers, regardless of the odometer reading. Conversely, poor upkeep can decrease value rapidly, even if the mileage is relatively low.
Additionally, external factors such as current market demand, fuel prices, and economic conditions influence resale value. For example, a surge in the popularity of electric vehicles or rising fuel costs might decrease demand for older gas-powered models, impacting optimal selling time.
Personal priorities also come into play. Financially, selling before costly repairs are needed often makes sense, but emotional attachment can influence owners to keep a familiar car beyond its prime. Ultimately, the decision should balance financial considerations with practical use, condition, and the owner’s comfort level, rather than focusing solely on mileage.
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My daughter always came running to me when I came home and wrapped her arms around me and squeezed for a few moments. She knew how to hug me and I absolutely loved it. At night, when I was putting her to sleep, I would lie next to her. She always wanted me to read a book to her, followed by some snuRead more
My daughter always came running to me when I came home and wrapped her arms around me and squeezed for a few moments. She knew how to hug me and I absolutely loved it. At night, when I was putting her to sleep, I would lie next to her. She always wanted me to read a book to her, followed by some snuggling, and then I would usually try to leave as I usually had something else to do. She would give me the cutest little kisses. They were little pecks, but I could tell she was really trying to express her love with her kiss. It was just precious. One of my tricks to exit each night was to get the stuffed horse, that I always jokingly called “Donkey”, to lie down next to her. It was a big horse and she would always smile and just say “Daaaaad, it’s a horse!” I would wrap the horse’s legs around her and the last leg I would clamp down on her tightly. She loved that. Then, she always wanted me to be nearby in the office while she went to sleep.
Sadly, my six-year-old daughter was killed in a tragic accident. I had this amazing dream that is definitely the most interesting one I can remember…
We were getting out of the van and my daughter had just closed the automatic door. I don’t know why but I thought she was opening it and I kind of sternly said, “Stop!” I realized that there was nothing wrong and we both looked at each other. I put my arms out and she understood I was sorry. In that instant, she forgave me for whatever thought I had. She walked over to me as I knelt down and she gave me the hug that she always did. Somehow I lost my balance and fell over backwards. We were hugging and she just fell on top of me. She began to give me her little kisses on my neck and said “Daddy, I love you” over and over between kisses. It was the best dream I ever had. When I woke up, I just cried and cried, not from sadness so much, but because I had been given a gift that was so precious to me. It reminded me of my daughter\’s wonderful gift of forgiveness and love. That hug will be with me forever.
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