When the Baltimore City Council voted in August to remove 4 Confederate statues (actually 3 + Roger Taney), it was accomplished under cover of darkness in one night. I had a friend ask: How can a city that takes 6 months to fill a pothole remove 4 multi-ton statues in a single night? Background Located […]
Archives for October 2017
Top 8 Free and Offbeat Things to Do in Baltimore
I’ve lived in and around Baltimore practically my whole life, so I’m a bit of a casual expert on what to see and do around town. Especially worthwhile things that are free. I have a few mantras I stick to: First, don’t do what everyone else is doing. Someone once said “the masses are asses” […]
Selling Unused Household Items Is a Win-Win
If possible, I like to score a win-win. That applies to relationships, but also making money. Can you make a living while also making a positive impact on the world? Can you earn a paycheck while being a good Christian witness? A few notches lower on the significance scale, but a win-win nonetheless: Can you […]
Vacationing to France on a Budget – Our Trip to Eastern Townships, Quebec
If you live in the U.S., you know it’s expensive to vacation in Europe. The basic cost of entry is airfare (at least $500 x 4 for my family), plus hotel or B&B for let’s say 10 nights ($150 X 10), plus food ($100 X 10), plus in-country transportation (cattle car Eurail for adults for […]
Having a Baby is the Worst Possible Financial Decision You Can Make
Want to know the worst possible financial decision you could make? Have a baby. Want to know the best decision Nora and I made? To have a baby. Or two. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (not sure why it’s their job to tally such things, but never mind that), the cost of raising […]