The Inarguable Idiocy of Ethanol
Some recent news on the topic of ethanol-blended fuels is reminding me of the astounding idiocy of U.S. policies to prop up this failed experiment.
Don’t Underestimate The Power Of Small, Sustained Efforts Over Time
In real life (not 1980s movies), sustained efforts will get you where you want to be. All you have to do is get started and stick with it.
It’s OK Only If The World Is Ending
You’ve just gotten news from a reliable source that a cataclysmic event will unfold one week from now that will cause the breakdown of all human society worldwide.
Remember That Time I Wrote About Lifestyle Inflation? Well…
A Cinco de Mayo trip to Trader Joe's challenged my determination to not let lifestyle inflation creep into my life. Maybe just this once?
What Gets Prioritized Gets Done
As I was thinking this past Sunday morning about how to conquer the various to-dos of the day, I was presented with a myriad of items to accomplish. Spend quality…
Your Pocket Supercomputer Wants To Steal All Your Time
If we could have foreseen the negative impact of the smartphone on our social interactions, would we have been so quick to embrace it?
Could A Lack Of Asset Diversification Fuel Rural Trump-ism?
Could Trump's popularity be explained in part by a personal finance issue? Seems weird, but let's dive into a recent EBRI report for a clue...
A Method To Calm Your Inner Critic
My thoughts on a recent post from Dave, at Accidental FIRE, on what he calls "The Reverse Bucket List." A great tool to take stock!
Is Manual Labor A Secret, Badass Workout Substitute?
Did I just categorize this post as both "Fitness" and "Gardening?" Check out this surprising productivity hack that might help you out!
Recipes Series #2: Roasted Broccoli Florets
The second in my Recipes Series, this roasted broccoli dish is a crowd pleaser. Even great for weeknights in that it only takes about 30 minutes!