I know a guy who works in the industry supplying machines and another who is a commercial roster. Both say similar things.
A good grinder and fresh beans are far more important. They both say the aeropress is an excellent way to brew and better than most cheaper espresso machines.
My advice based on that would be. Keep using the aeropress but if you want an upgrade get a good burr grinder.
That's if your ultimate aim is making better coffee. If you just want to get better using a machine and have fun just pick one you like the look of and enjoy.
The quote. "Resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die"
It's like you're doubling down on what happened. Either they didn't know/care it hurt at the time or wanted to hurt you but now you're using your energy to extend the hurt.
When you start getting angry about it acknowledge it but then do something positive for yourself.
Yes but that might not matter. It may only be sticking because the fibers are wrapped tight around the plastic part and the screw creating a lock through that tension. Cut through all the fibers wrapping round the screw and plastic part half way across. So there are fibers running in the gap and out both sides. Then start pulling at them with pliers. Some should come out. They must be able to move within that join or it would have jammed up as soon as the fibers started to enter. Rather than wrapping them round and round and then stopping.
Also unless you know exactly which plastic that ring is made from don't try chemicals on it. As you've no idea of the damage it might do to it.
That's very strange. On the recent earnings call the Muskinator said they were bringing forwards the release of new models.
Must have some genius way to do that without the new models team and a charging infrastructure.
Unless he's just running round saying one thing and then making stupid decisions 2 minutes later. No past evidence of that though......