valleyhut

Low-grade neuroses of this type are endemic to American culture. It is also expressed in discipline and reward/punishment.

I had a similar experience to the author. Despite earning tons of money in the Bay Area, life quality here just doesn't compare to Europe.

Is the net up if we can't fully use it? UDP is an important part of the net. If we can't use it, then the net is not fully operational.

This uncannily describes some of the culture in the Bay Area too. Areas of wealth probably create such environments. For example, mother groups start spiraling cycles of outrageousness in their birthday parties for their infants and toddlers, either trying to impress or avoid boredom --- I haven't figured out which. It would probably help if we had more cultural support for stay-at-home parents, where they could focus their energy on community support, and not just the children.