Earlier this year, my husband and I noticed that our nearly twelve-year-old greyhound was limping. Obie is a retired racer, and suffered a broken leg back in his racing days, so we’re used to seeing a slight shuffle to his gait. But this limp was worrisome, particularly since we know that greyhounds are prone to […]
My husband and I are moving from Michigan to Washington in one week. The journey that has led us to this point has been a whirlwind of interviews, decisions, and dealing with the upheaval of hauling ourselves and our stuff across the country in the most fiscally responsible way. It’s been three weeks since we decided […]
Winter is almost over, and we’re beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel! As we head toward warmer weather and sunnier days, one of the things many us do to get ready for spring is cleaning. Spring is the perfect time not only to get rid of what we don’t need […]
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what makes me trust others about money advice. Tony Robbins recently published a book about money, and millions of people follow established “money gurus.” I’ve also been giving this thought since I received an email from a reader asking me for specific money advice. While I’m pretty comfortable offering general […]
So much of the application and interview process for new employment is focused on what you, the prospective employee, can bring to the company, and the task of convincing them you’re the right person for the position. But what happens when you turn the tables? With the focus on getting in a new company or […]
We all want to improve our productivity, increase our time, and have more energy for the important things — I know I do. So this year I’m particularly focusing on how I can boost my productivity. I’ve found that it’s not so much about trying to work more,but about how to work more effectively. As I’ve […]
