15 ways to save on medical costs

15 ways to save on medical costs

Dec 6, 2021

Medical insurance in the United States is a bit of a mess.  The costs are high, the choices are overwhelming, the bills require a Ph.D. to decipher, and the fine print and exceptions are plentiful. The good news is that if you can afford medical care in the US, it’s...
The more I have, the less I want

The more I have, the less I want

Jul 15, 2021

There’s this interesting paradox I’ve slowly come to realize: the more I have, the less I want.  I’ve observed this more and more as I’ve gotten older, and it’s one of many things I wish I’d learned and appreciated when I was younger.  Realizing this is a part of...
Bringing Pura Vida home

Bringing Pura Vida home

Apr 15, 2021

Pura Vida is Costa Rica’s tagline, motto, or catchphrase.  Whatever it is, it definitely delivers.  The phrase means “pure life” or “simple life,” and it is indeed more than just a phrase; it is their way of life.  We just came back from a six-day vacation in Costa...
My disk is full

My disk is full

Dec 21, 2020

I keep getting a pop-up on my Mac that my disk is full.  I have a large hard drive, or I thought I did, so in one way, I am surprised by this message.  But in another way, I am not surprised.  I thought this was the universe sending me a message.  Lately, I feel like...
Soda Stream vs. Canned Sparkling Water

Soda Stream vs. Canned Sparkling Water

Jul 3, 2020

I’ve been thinking about buying a Soda Stream for years and I think I am finally ready to take the plunge (pun intended!).  I explored it last Black Friday when there was one on sale and did some cost calculations and it seemed like it wasn’t really going to save me...

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