Archive for December, 2007
Wednesday, December 19th, 2007
My dad died a few years ago. The week after his death is a complete blur to me. Somehow, we arranged for his cremation and put together a memorial service at a Jewish funeral home near his house.
I have no idea how all of these arrangements were made. ...
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Thursday, December 13th, 2007
It’s the end of the year and if you aren’t thinking about giving, you should be. And not just because it feels good to your heart, but because it will feel good to your pocket next April when you go to file your taxes.
This week and next week, I’m ...
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Tuesday, December 11th, 2007
Growing up, my family didn't have much financial wealth. One of the impacts of that was that I knew I would have to go to an in-state, public school for college. My parents could not afford to send me out of state and I didn't really believe I could qualify ...
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Thursday, December 6th, 2007
My kitty Ellie was hit by a car last weekend; she died instantly.
I found out when a neighbor came into my house to let me know there was a cat in my driveway. When I went outside, there was Ellie, laying on her side. She looked like she was sleeping, ...
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