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I decided the price was right and purchased two flights for my upcoming trip to Boston. The total before taxes and other fees was $71 per person and when all was said and done I paid less than $200. I would have preferred to fly on Southwest, (I’m two points shy of a free ticket), … Read more
“Every one of us is called upon, probably many times, to start a new life. A frightening diagnosis, a marriage, a move, loss of a job… And onward full tilt we go, pitched and wrecked and absurdly resolute, driven in spite of everything to make good on a new shore. To be hopeful, to embrace … Read more
Over the past few weeks I received bad service and even worse food from two different restaurants in our area. Rather than watching good money go down the drain I decided to contact the customer service departments to discuss the specifics of the issues I encountered. I wasn’t sure what each establishment would do, but … Read more
I started researching airline prices for my trip to Boston in February. A round trip flight from Washington, DC on Jet Blue is currently priced at $128 per person. That seems like a really good price, but I talked to some friends who suggested waiting a few months to see if prices drop farther. I … Read more
Sometimes I find myself focusing way too much on money. I stand in the grocery store aisle staring at shelves and shelves of items, trying to figure out whether I should buy the larger can or the smaller one; the name brand or the generic. I waste time staring at a wad of flimsy newspaper … Read more
Where I live I can NEVER engage cruise control. There aren’t any long stretches of country road and the city streets and highways are constantly packed with traffic. Where I live it can take two and a half hours to drive less than 30 miles. On an daily basis I drive these roads just like … Read more
The universe is speaking to me. I’m not exactly sure what it’s saying, but whenever I feel down and out it I can hear it whispering ever so softly in my ear. If you’re a regular reader of this blog you know I’ve struggled with medical issues for well over five years now. You also … Read more
Last week’s phone call got me thinking about replacing some of the beds in my beach home. I’d like to replace two twin mattresses with two full beds, so renters and guests will have a little more room to spread out. I measured the room on Monday morning and I’m pretty sure the larger beds … Read more
A few of my favorite posts from the past two weeks. Enjoying Life in the Slow Lane (Becoming Minimalist) I’m gonna hug you, then PUNCH YOU IN THE FACE (Clever Dude) A No-Frills Kitchen Still Cooks (NY Times) 25 things chefs never tell you (Food Network Magazine) Illogical Debt (Sweating the Big Stuff)
As I was walking out of a small restaurant in Delaware I noticed this tiny little plaque seated on the edge of a table and stopped to take a picture. That afternoon a group of college friends and I piled into my little Toyota and drove three hours to visit a friend who is suffering … Read more