I agree with your criticisms as they apply to the original 3 foundation novels (Foundation, Foundation and Empire, Second Foundation). They're kinda tough to get through, they meander too much etc. The prequels and sequels are much better. The Robot novels are also very entertaining. For me it was well worth reading them because they tie together the Robot novels and the other sequels/prequels.

This. Things like a dog or a vacation home are nice, but you can really only find happiness by working on yourself.

Macy's used to have some options that are in that price range. The other option is azazie.com, they will send you dresses to try on, most are under $150. It costs $10 each but there are a lot of reasonable choices

5-6 years is more typical for Woburn, but Galvin has been in office since 2010

Not to mention his hateful statement to the educators "You are all replaceable". This is not bargaining in good faith. He should remember that he too is replaceable.

This kind of pay for paraprofessionals is disgraceful.