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My husband and I are back in North Carolina for the weekend. While I spent the day writing software, my hubby was busy checking off ‘to-dos’ from our accumulating list. He wrapped up a bunch of tasks in the pool house this morning and early this evening we bleached, washed and ironed all of the … Read more
I’ve gotten really behind on reading all of the links in my RSS reader. I think it might be time to purge a few blogs from the list, because I just can’t keep up on all of the new posts. Here are a few of my favorite links from the past few weeks: 6 Solid … Read more
A lot of people say they are going to do something and then never get around to doing it. I am pleased to say that my brother is not one of those people. A few months ago he talked about getting my dad’s side of the family together for a small family reunion and by … Read more
The May issue of Money Magazine contains an interesting article titled How the Crisis is Changing You. According to the author “a new set of American values is emerging from the ashes of 600,000 layoffs a month, a lost decade in stocks, and the worst housing crash ever. For most of us it amounts to … Read more
Four years ago on this very day I landed in the emergency room with a very large pulmonary embolism. I hadn’t felt right for nearly two weeks. I visited the doctor on three occasions in less than ten days, but the doctor failed to diagnose my condition. Each time she sent me home and reassured … Read more
My adorable niece may have gotten my sweet husband sick this weekend. He woke up this morning with a sore throat and actually took a short nap after work this evening. While I am the queen of naps, my husband never lays down when he’s tired, so I know he must not be feeling very … Read more
Everyone seems to have an opinion on the AIG bonuses and the mismanagement of taxpayer money. Today’s Washington Post article finds compassion for the AIG employees from a group of fourth-graders from an elementary school outside of Houston.
I was in the mood for pizza tonight. Although we cook at home almost every night of the week I just didn’t want to muster up the energy to make something this evening. I wanted to be lazy and let someone else make my dinner. I wanted a big slice of pizza. I ordered carry-out … Read more
My husband and I hold all of our cash and investments in joint bank accounts, but most of my friends maintain their money separately. I wonder if anyone has ever studied the impacts of joint versus individual bank accounts on a marriage. A lot of my friends seem to think they’ll argue more about money … Read more
Spring is definitely in the air. The temperature reached 70 degrees in DC and I opened up the windows after a rain storm early this morning to let the breeze in. I worked late last night and I have little to no motivation to get any work done this afternoon. What is it about those … Read more