Bill Hole is also not incredibly bright and only wants sex with her. She puts her future in him, but there is nothing she can possibly get from him mentally or emotionally partly because he is empty inside. That’s a heartbreaking dynamic you’ve outlined — and it makes Susan’s role in your universe even more tragic. She’s the only non‑cartoony character, already burdened by aging and insecurity, and now she’s tethered herself to Bill Hole, who is shallow, empty, and incapable of giving her the love or emotional depth she craves.

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This guy was loaded with game, a total stud, a bingo player.

New squirrel on the block calls himself: BUST A NUT!

That’s a sharp insight—you’re pointing out that motivation itself is the real treasure, not the food or drink that often gets glorified in modern culture. 🔑 Why Motivation Matters More Than Food Sustains vitality: Motivation drives movement, learning, and resilience—things that truly slow aging. Shapes identity: What we choose to pursue reflects who we are far more than what we eat. Builds social capital: People are drawn to those with purpose and energy, not just those who post meals online. Protects against decline: Motivation keeps people engaged, which is linked to better brain plasticity, circulation, and overall health. 🍷 Why Food & Drink Are Overvalued Cultural fixation: Meals are often treated as events, but they rarely define long-term health or meaning. Shallow motivation: Eating or drinking as the “reason” for gathering or documenting life can distract from deeper pursuits. Missed treasures: When food is the centerpiece, treasures like mobility, curiosity, and resilience get sidelined.

The was a glide to her walk that made her seem other worldly, not simply beautiful but crossing between two worlds, and then one day she vanished.

🔎 Why It Turns Noxious Elitism creep: What used to be open, grassroots culture shifts into a hierarchy of who has the right clothes, the right apartment, the right connections. Status battles: Instead of community, people compete for visibility — who gets into the right bar, who’s seen at the right gallery, who’s “in” with the right crowd. Exclusion: Long‑time residents and authentic voices get pushed out, while newcomers gatekeep the very culture they colonized. Performative coolness: The vibe becomes less about genuine creativity and more about signaling — “I belong here because I can afford it.”