I’m doing book reviews again. Jealous? The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louiseby Colleen Oakley Endearing story about an old woman and her young driver. It surprised me with every twist and turn, I laughed out loud a lot, and I highly recommend it. “Mom, we’ve been over this. You can’t go around threatening… Read More »
I was struggling to come up with something new to write about when JL Collins emailed me and was like, “I have a new book out!” and I was all like, “Let me read it!” So he sent it to me and I read it and I’m here to tell you about it. Pathfinders: Extraordinary… Read More »
Okay, full disclosure. My friend Z is one of the authors of this book (30-Day Stay: A Real Estate Investor’s Guide to Mastering the Medium-Term Rental) and I’m giving it a glowing review. But that’s because it’s good and useful and not just because I adore her. If you’re looking to invest in property, specifically… Read More »
I haven’t done this in a while. I used to tell you what I was reading every month! Here are a few books I remember over the last few months or so. I don’t read as much as I used to. Much to my chagrin. 30-day stay, medium term rentalsby Zeona McIntyre and Sarah Weaver… Read More »
My latest source of curiosity is how couples join their finances. I just finished a fantastic book by David Bach called Smart Couples Finish Rich. He lays out nine steps for couples to do to get ahold of their financial life. Step 1 – Learn the facts and myths about couples and money. The author… Read More »
Hello friends. Yes, in response to your emails. I’m still alive. I went through a phase where I wasn’t reading so I had nothing to talk to you about. In my real life, I took up gardening. I spent a good chunk of time helping a friend organize his house and then fantasized about making… Read More »
Wow, I haven’t ventured onto this blog in a while. These are books from April 2021. I haven’t been reading because I am vaccinated and I have been socializing with other vaccinated people. It’s all quite exciting. Hello, Habits: A Minimalist’s Guide to a Better Life by Fumio Sasaki This book was super repetitive. It… Read More »
Oh, more books for you if you’re bored. I’m bored. Glimpses of Eternity: Sharing a Loved One’s Passage From This Life to the Next by Raymond Moody, MD The author is a doctor so that gives him some credibility. So many people have reported that they see things when they watch someone die, a light,… Read More »
I’m working on my “updating my chart” post for 2020, but I don’t feel like I have anything new to say. Stock market up apparently. I’m living below my means. Investments cover expenses. Green line above red line. Blah blah blah. Anything in particular you’re interested in? How to break up with your phone: The… Read More »
It is an embarrassment of riches in terms of reading material in my apartment right now. When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron The author writes beautifully and simply about meditation. She brings up the concept of maitri which is a Sanskrit word meaning friend. When you’re meditating and you… Read More »