That’s what my mom always told me growing up, anyway. Work with what you’ve got. She’d unleash that saying whenever I would whine because I didn’t have a fancy enough bike, couldn’t afford the latest toy or outfit, or, later, when I didn’t have enough to go to my favorite college. It used to frustrate… Read More »
So, what was your New Year’s resolution? Still keeping it? Hah! I didn’t think so… me neither, if truth be told. Resolutions aren’t quite as resolute as they used to be, but of course life isn’t exactly like it used to be, either. We’re all different people than we were just a year ago. Last… Read More »
If you’re anything like most Americans, money is at the root of your New Year’s resolution. Most of us bid goodbye to 2008 with our wallets a bit thinner and our spending a bit humbler. Maybe you’ve pledged to cut back on expenses, get out of debt, or start saving for a house or your… Read More »
It’s less than 48 hours until the ball drops and I couldn’t be happier. Usually, I’m a bit wistful before New Year’s—excited about the change, but reluctant to let go of the past. Not so much this time. With 2008 almost behind us, I’m looking forward to a chance to finally wipe the slate clean…. Read More »
Christmas has come and gone, but the holiday traveling season is still going strong. Today I’m visiting my brother—a day’s drive away—and soon I’m headed to see some extended family—another full day of driving. Typically, this would mean a couple trips through the drive-thrus of those artery-clogging, oft-hated (yet oft-eaten-at) fast-food joints. Occasionally, we’d stop… Read More »