Pippa recently got her driver’s learners permit. You might remember that she turned 16 in January. I’m not sure what it’s like in other states, but in Maryland, they’ll give a learner’s permit to just about anyone, as long as you’re old enough and have OK vision. Oh, and you have to answer a bunch […]
Archives for April 2017
6 Splurging Lessons from Our ‘Hamilton the Musical’ Experience
Yesterday, our family saw the musical ‘Hamilton’ on Broadway. I know what you’re thinking: You guys are rich…or reckless. Yes, Hamilton is a hot ticket – $1,385.20 for four passes to be precise, for less than 3 hours of entertainment. That sounds like a lot – and it is – but it’s a one-time splurge […]
Happy Easter from Our Family to Yours!
We rejoice in the risen King!
Should an Impulsive 8th Grader Play the Stock Market?
Grey came home from school the other day with an urgent need: “Dad, I have to buy some stocks. I’m going to need a Charles Schwab account.” Me: “Whaa?!? This is the first time I’m hearing about this.” I acted surprised but I wasn’t really. Grey is an impulsive kid. He sees or hears something, […]
When Nora’s Credit Card Was Stolen And She Went Without Fries
I got a call recently from Nora at the end of the workday. She started with a little sigh and an anxious voice. But even when she’s stressed, Nora hardly ever gets straight to the point. “So I was bringing Grey home from school and I asked him to pull my credit card out of […]