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Irs Hobby Farm

Question: If I run an unprofitable business, the IRS calls it a hobby. If a farmer runs an unprofitable business…?

…the government gives him a subsidy. How is that fair?

“The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers to follow appropriate guidelines when determining whether an activity is engaged in for profit, such as a business or investment activity, or is engaged in as a hobby…”

http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=186056,00.html

“Taxpayers sent $13.4 billion in farm subsidies to more than 1.4 million recipients in 2006…”

http://farm.ewg.org/farm/summary.php

Answer: It isnt’ fair, and our tax dollars just get wasted on farmers that can’t compete.

Make Money Hobby

Question: Whats a hobby I could take up…maybe one that can make money on the side?

I’m bored I want to find something to be creative and use my time but not just waste my time something that I could make some change off of or something that is usefully to me or others.

Answer: You could try counted cross stitch. Suggest you purchase a kit first.

Once you are proficient at it then you can make cards and bookmarks the list is numerous.

You would need to design your own chart as you could breach copyright.

Try it and see people like to buy good quality handmade items.

1° Tutorial – Bracciale Hobby Show 1/4

Retirement Hobbies

Question: Anyone 66 or older.. questionnaire?

I am doing a psychology research project on late adulthood and the quality of life and what the older population think and how they feel about their life. If you are 66 or older.. please give me your thoughts and feelings on the following topics. Don’t worry about giving a right or wrong answer, just answer. Whatever comes to your mind whe you read the question. Be as detailed or simple as you like.

-noticeable physical changes

-specific health concerns/problems

-retirement – what are their plans?

-hobbies/activities

-specific causes of stress

-financial worries

-changes in living arrangements

-marital relationship – how has that changed through the years?

-relationships with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings:

-friendships you have:

-ageism – have they ever experienced it?

-thoughts about death?

If you don’t feel comfortable releasing these answers here. You can email them to me at lschoon8@iastate.edu

Answer: -noticeable physical changes
NOT EXACTLY BUT MORAL CHANGES IN THINKING
AND ACTING — DEFINITELY YES.
-specific health concerns/problems
YES, YES AND YES. DETERIORIATION OF HEARING ACCOMPANIED WITH SOME DIZZINESS.

-retirement – what are their plans?
NO, PLANS. LIFE GOES ON. C’EST LA VIE.

-hobbies/activities
ATTENDING UNIVERSITY CLASSES AS INDEPENDENT. ATTENDING CONFERENCES AND LECTURES IN THE UNIVERSITY AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT. MORE READING, MORE INTERNET, DEFINITELY PROVIDING MORE ANSWERS.
-specific causes of stress
TAXES. MONEY, INVESTMENTS, HEALTH. COMPANIONSHIPS.
-financial worries
YES, YES AND YES.

-changes in living arrangements
qU’EN SERA SERA. NOT FOR THE TIME BEING.
-marital relationship – how has that changed through the years?
ACCEPT LIFE AS IT COMES. DRASTIC CHANGES NOT CONTEMPLATED.

-relationships with children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, siblings:
MISS THEM ALL. MOST IN FOREIGN LANDS.

-friendships you have:
EXCELLENT — THE ONES WHO REMAIN TRUE TO THEIR WORTH. SOME DISAPPOINTMENTS.

-ageism – have they ever experienced it?
NOT SURE ABOUT THE QUESTION. WITH YEARS AND AGEING — ALL EXPERIENCE SOMETHING.

-thoughts about death?
THE UNKNOWN. THE RELIGIOUS ASPECT. THE RESPONSABILITIES — WHAT IS LEFT OF THE MATERIAL AND MORAL. AND SOME FORM OF LEGACY IN MIND.
it is good for the asker to put into perspective and priority this simple question…while it is not exactly the proper forum. i would have suggested to break it into many mini questions. Hope it helps.

Shirley & Don Wright 50th Towson, Hobbies & Retirement

Daydreaming may not sound like a hobby but some people do it a lot so it might as well be categorized as a  hobby. While it is good for people to be able to daydream and think or fantasize about what they want or need, they can do it too much and in such a way that it interfere with their reality. There are so many different types of daydreaming

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Daydreaming vs Reality

You can daydream but you have to be able distinguish between what you dream and reality. The best way to daydream is to do when you do not have other obligations such as a job to do. It is not wise to daydream while you are at your work place servicing customers or you might find yourself getting fired. You should have a dream and you should use your imagination, just know when to use it and when not to. Just like other hobbies, not just daydreaming, you should not do it when you are concentrating on something else more important such as work or study. Hobbies are secondary to your primary function such as a job or school.

When you have an idea, after you have been daydreaming, it is good to jot down your idea. You never know when it might come in handy. Many great minds have discovered and realized their greatest achievements while daydreaming.

Daydreaming can include:

• fantasies about future scenarios or plans,
• reminiscences about past experiences, or
• vivid dream-like images

Remember a good daydreaming can leave you with something worthwhile such as an idea for a business, a perfect vacation, a good recipe, and so on. A good hobby can turn into a money making idea or a career, daydreaming can too.

Donating used items that you have lying around your house can be fun if you start doing it. Many people do not know that it could be fun but soon after they try, they get addicted to doing it and want to do it more and more. Why? Because, by donating things that you do not need or want any more, you can make a difference in at least one person’s life. After all, we are not talking about donating money or something that you need or use. Most people do not want to donate money because they need money, especially when the economy is in a bad shape like it is now. But, most people do have stuff in their homes that are just there collecting dust.

Wouldn’t it be great if you can get rid of them and make room in your home for something else more special to you?

Also, when you get rid of things that you have not used for a while, you get lots of dust out of your home, making it easier to breathe and keep clean. Your life will be better as a result of it.

At the same time, you get to give your stuff to someone in need. Most people love knowing that they have made a difference in someone’s life – no matter how small. People receiving the stuff will be thankful and it is nice to feel thanked and appreciated especially when it is no efforts.

Therefore, a lot of people have taken up this hobby: donating things they have in their homes that they do not use. Some of them try to sell them first and donate what they cannot sell. Either way, it is a great hobby for some.