“Frugality is getting more for less. Cheap is getting less for less.” — J.P. Lynn I wouldn't say I'm cheap, but I can squeeze a quarter so hard, Washington screams. It’s a simple matter of supply and demand — my supply of money is not unlimited, and the demands of my food budget and bank usually drown out my demands for a new pair of pumps. Not being able to buy whatever … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Spendy or cheap? What’s the difference?
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FROM THE DEEP END: Has reality television changed our reality?
“It’s far easier to be entertained by reality TV than to participate in our own reality.” — Bruce H. Lipton Ok, perhaps the word "reality" is used very loosely when talking about reality television, but with the possible exception of the news (and even that varies), everything on television is some kind of fakery, right? Sitcoms, dramas, cop shows, soap operas, and the … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Has reality television changed our reality?
FROM THE DEEP END: When is it OK to quit?
“If at first you don’t succeed…” — William Edward Hickson I deliberately left the rest of this quote blank because there are so many other ways it could end. The original version says, “try, try again.” Really? Must we always try again? What if you failed at something like ax throwing? It’s a trendy new activity for bars and restaurants, but failing when an ax is involved … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: When is it OK to quit?
FROM THE DEEP END: Not so fast, January
“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” — Rainer Maria Rilke Christmas is over, the wrapping paper and Amazon boxes are hitting the trash can, and now it's an odd week until New Year's Day. Many people take it off from work, maybe for a staycation or to jet off to somewhere fun, but at my house, we are all just home and hanging around like, … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Not so fast, January
FROM THE DEEP END: Grief, grace, and comfort food
“Grief does not change you… It reveals you.” — John Green I know it's the wrong time of year to be talking about grief. We're supposed to be happy, anticipating family, friends, gifts, and good cheer. However, we all know that losing someone dear to us can come at any time. Grief knows no season and takes no holiday. Recently, a couple of my friends have lost family … [Read more...] about FROM THE DEEP END: Grief, grace, and comfort food