I know that correlation doesn't mean causation, but people WILL behave quite differently when the market martini starts tasting like a Port-O-Let cocktail.

Inevitably, some people withdraw, others will vent profusely and unfortunately, a few will lash out at the nearest targets.

I've seen it happen so many times that it should be put in that big box labeled "Rules of the Cosmos".

The real challenge is trying to remain civil when everyone around you have parents too closely related to legally get married ; or failed to add viable progeny to the gene pool.

Submitted for your amusement.

Hope you and yours are well and loving life today.

In Lak'ech, JaiChai

(JaiChai 29 Jun 2022. Simultaneous multi-site submissions posted. All rights reserved.)