Today was not a good day. I have not seen my wife this annoyed in a long time- maybe this is the most frustrated I’ve ever seen her. And it was was caused by something I did or at least contributed to. The kitchen sink drain is clogged. Completely clogged. We drano’ed last night while … Read more
Learning to fit in is something we learn at an early age. Conformity is how societal structures are formed and what it demands. At its core, it is a survival instinct. Back in the hunting and gathering days, no one picks the funny looking berries to eat because it’s probably poisonous. You follow the group … Read more
We get takeout once or twice a week from a few of our favorite restaurants. And when it comes to leaving the tip, I just pick one of the higher options, 18, 20, 25%. My wife and I have been blessed to have been minimally impacted by Covid financially so we feel that when we … Read more
Tonight was the red carpet showing of our Winter Showcase Dance. I busted out on my tailored tux. Took a few minutes tying my bow tie (it’s been a while since I’ve tied one). My wife wore a beautiful black dress. We rolled out in style. Upon arrival, we see a gathering of glamorously dressed … Read more
Now, I consider myself a bit of a cookie connoisseur (or a cookie snob). So when I walked through Shoprite this past weekend, these new flavors jumped out at me. They demanded my immediate attention. So today (Thursday), these two boxes have already been sitting impatiently on my shelf for 4 days, I thought it … Read more
Whether it is something you want to do or you don’t want to do, you’ll find a way. Throughout middle school and high school, I was an active gymnast. So going to college, I enjoyed calisthenics but had no interest in lifting weights (or going to a regular gym to “work out”). After college, I … Read more
It’s the beginning of a new calendar year. If you’re currently employed, wouldn’t you like to get a raise? Since you’re in charge of your own retirement account, you should go ahead and give yourself a raise by increasing your 401k contribution by +1%. Some 401k plans even allow you to automate a +1% increase … Read more
In season 2, episode 4 of Derry Girls, there is a scene where the song “Rock the Boat” come on during wedding reception. With excitement the girls rush the dance floor joined by adults of all ages to sit on the ground. They wave their arms, rowed, and clapped in a choreographed routine while seated. … Read more
After watching Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets again recently, my wife and I were discussing how terrifying Acromantulas would be in real life. “There would be no humans, we’d all be dead,” my wife proclaimed. “Well, we don’t have to worry about that, bugs sizes are limited by the amount of oxygen in … Read more
The current Cavendish banana variety accounts for 47% of all global fruit consumption and 99% of all global banana exports. A quick dig into history tells us that before the 1950’s, a creamier and sweeter variety called the Gros Michel (“Big Mike”) was the primary banana consumed world wide. Unfortunately the Gros Michel was completely … Read more