I have a friend who is contemplating buying a first house with his girlfriend. Having owned two houses, and having purchased both while involved with girlfriends, I thought I could share some thoughts. Names changed to protect the innocent. [Friend], … Continue reading
I have had a cold for a few days, and when this morning I woke up with two painful ears, my worry that I might have an ear infection caused me to abandon my long-standing practice of waiting colds out … Continue reading
I took a flight on U.S. Airways yesterday, from Phoenix to Portland. When we departed, it was 112 degrees Farenheit in Phoenix, so of course, sitting in one of the most decrepit of the fleet, we were in one of … Continue reading