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.
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?
The Importance of Family Traditions
Traditions are part of the glue that holds together a family. I outline a few here (including my childhood teddy bear!) that we have and love.
How To Spruce Up a Rusty Knife in Under 10 Minutes
Bottom Line Up Front: A combination of applied vinegar and a bit of love from aluminum foil brought a rusty knife back into fighting shape!
Trader Joe’s Wine: An Unconventional Path to Living a Better Life
Trader Joe's wines are a great way to buy quality, save money, and stay classy. If you'd prefer to needlessly waste $140,000, you can skip this one.
In Defense of the Generalist
In Defense of the Generalist I was taking my son on a long stroller walk the other day and decided to listen to a Freakonomics podcast. I was struck by…