Archive for July, 2008
why you shouldn’t be tempted to run the sprinkler this summer
If you’re a lucky, lucky person and you’re in the northern hemisphere then it’s not only the middle of summer, it’s also pretty hot. Out in the garden, people with grassy green lawns need to keep them well-watered if they want to maintain their looks, lots of plants appreciate a good drenching with the hose, [...]
why retirement planning is important
I was catching up on my reader when I noticed this great post from bluntmoney about how working until you die is not a good retirement plan. She’s right, working until you die doesn’t sound like fun, but what would be worse is needing to work and being unable to due to ill health or [...]
weddings and gifts
I am not and never have been married. Which of course means that I’ve never had a wedding. I am invited to weddings from time to time, and of course weddings are gift giving occasions. Since I’m always the giver at these things, I’ve got more opinions on that side of things, and I’m going [...]
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