Friday was the start of my vacation. I’m terribly excited. After a couple of months of long hours, launching a side business, and trying to keep up with my kids, I need a break, from at least my day job. We’ll be spending a long weekend with my parents, followed by 6 days at…
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Today, it is my please to host the 287th Festival of Frugality, the Independence Day Edition. Yesterday, was Independence Day in the US. It’s the day we celebrate throwing off the yolk of high-tax, no-rights tyranny and blowing stuff up. That’s not what this Festival is about. As much as I love this country…
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On Father’s Day, 3 years ago, my third and final kid was born. My kids are all horrible brats and I love them dearly. I wouldn’t give up fatherhood for anything. Watching my kids grow and learn, steering their development, and teaching them how to navigate life is the most fulfilling thing I’ve ever…
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I moved this roundup to Sunday to give myself a bit more time to track my weight-loss and push-up goals, since I weigh in on Saturdays. Yesterday, however was super busy. It was all good, but full. Starting Friday: After work, I rushed my oldest to the B-squad wrestling tournament, where he took first…
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