May 2008

R.I.P. Anna H. Banana

May 31, 2008

This morning I finally had to give up the fight and take Anna on her final chariot ride to the vet. She was in so much pain, it just wasn’t right to continue trying to keep her going. Even when I’d made up my mind and SDXB helped me get her there, I still wasn’t [...]

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SUV-mania persists

May 30, 2008

Gas was $3.57 a gallon at Costco yesterday afternoon, when I stopped by on the way home from work to pay our annual dues. Having heard during the morning commute that the average price is now $3.95, that sounded like a bargain, so I decided to top off the tank. Lines were out to the [...]

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Amazing Grace! Annual review miracle

May 29, 2008

Great galloping zot! For this year’s annual review, my dean has given me an unheard-of 4.5 on a scale of 4. What on earth could she be thinking? Whatever it is, let’s not anyone argue. This is amazing. NO ONE gets a 4. I didn’t know a 4.5 was even possible. More to the point, [...]

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New! PF Buzz

May 29, 2008

Check out the new social media site, Personal Finance Buzz. The creation of Moolamoney‘s Pinyo, it focuses on PF stories, “made by a personal finance blogger for personal finance bloggers.” It’s handsomely organized, with forums, a blog, and a bunch of options. Don’t fail to visit, sign up, and participate.

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Great activities for a modest budget

May 28, 2008

Here’s a guest post by Heather Johnson, who regularly writes on the topic of business credit. She invites your questions and writing job opportunities at her personal e-mail address: heatherjohnson2323 at gmail dot com. Some people think you can’t have fun if you’re trying to budget and save money. I personally feel that couldn’t be [...]

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What’s a thing worth?

May 28, 2008

When M’hijito and I were buying appliances for the Renovation House, we picked up a nice but not gaudy gas stove at Sears for about $800. It occurred to me to wonder what really, in human terms, an $800 stove costs. Based on what we know people in various trades and professions earn, here’s an [...]

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