"Also, there have been innumerable opportunities to learn from the back and forth dialogue related to countless issues."

If Agora kept track of what we read on this board many among us have earned credit of some sort towards a general degree encompassing , geology, economics, English (semantics, grammar, spelling, liturature ), law , psychology, pessimism, global affairs, drama , street smarts, etc.

Having opened with that preface I submit to the positive side of the ledger an important yet partially neglected aspect of the (B)FS and that is the room within it for accounting adjustments. I think it was Elmer who implied that all the numbers can be adjusted by accountants who can find ways to save via deferrals ,tax incentives and money management. In spite of recent mood swings on the emotional rollercoaster there is hope in our reasoning to remain long in the tooth, and patient for a positive liquidity event.

Personally, spending more time outdoors seems to help clear the mind and allow it to cope with the current ticker trends.