I use Wikipedia almost every day. When we left a trivia night early, I looked up Lou Diamond Phillips the next day to learn that his first wife left him for…Melissa Etheridge. Dean and I have roadtripped down to SoCal,…
A Long Life and a Short One
Dean’s maternal grandmother died today at the age of 91. She had a full life and very family-oriented. I heard so many stories about her. Her home was surrounded by pictures of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She always sent…
Transition
We’re shaking it up at 2420 Geary. In February of 2005, a couple bought the upstairs two-bedroom. I bought one of the downstairs one-bedrooms–the one facing Geary Boulevard. And another couple bought the other identical, but mirror image one-bedroom across…
Making History Every Day
It’s that time of the year when you get hit up for donations. In a stack of mail, something came from my business school. I quickly glanced at it, about to toss it, when I saw my name in bold….
To Prenup or Not Prenup
I do not know a single person who has gotten a prenup. Consider, too, that my network is vast. If there’s anyone out there reading this who has gotten one, please contact me. There are a few reasons to get…
There’s no rhyme or reason to Christmas with my family. It happens at different homes. Sometimes it’s celebrated on Christmas Eve, especially growing up. More recently, it’s been Christmas Day. People come and go throughout the afternoon and into the…
Merry Christmas Eve
Call me selfish. I wish I could stay here at home and spend Christmas with the fam. Instead, I’m off to hang with the in-laws in Scottsdale, Arizona. You’d think one of the perks of spending Christmas in the desert…
Finance Work
It’s the Eve before Christmas Eve and I’m working feverishly on finance. Not my job, but personal finance. Budget– We have no budget. This is a bad thing.– Dean and I have been reveling in our extra savings from living…