This past fall, my mom had a mini-reunion in Ohio with three college friends from Cornell University. They hadn’t been together since they graduated in 1959. Probably goes without saying, but these are wise – and wizened – women who have seen a thing or two. There was much catching up on grandchildren, health issues, […]
Archives for July 2018
Reckless in Cincinnati – Spending $20 on Water at a Reds Game
Grey and I are visiting as many Major League Baseball stadiums as we can. We both like baseball, for different reasons. He’s a student of the game and likes to collect cards and follow players. I just like the atmosphere – it feel likes a big backyard barbecue, without all the obnoxiousness of an NFL […]
How to Keep Your Fear of Dying from Draining Your Estate
The funeral business is a racket. The U.S. median cost of a funeral with a burial, not including cemetery costs, is over $7,000. There is no transparency in pricing, and buyers are generally in a fragile emotional state. NPR ran a story about how you can get the same service – and save $1,895 – […]