Another month of positive movement for my net worth! In November, my net worth increased 2.62%. Breaking down the numbers, it looks like my investments had a surprisingly good month, while my cash accounts only increased a little bit. Of course,...

Today, I’m not at work. I have jury duty. I have to admit, I’m pretty excited about it, but I’m also pretty sure no one wants me on their jury. Why? Well, I’m a lawyer who has worked in criminal litigation, medical malpractice, and products...

It’s almost 10 am and I’ve been at work for two and a half hours. No shopping for me today. Well, I bought bagels for those of us stuck in the office today, but I don’t know that those count. Did you go shopping? I’ve got a number of coworkers who...

My apartment complex is pretty relaxed when it comes to rent payments. Almost too relaxed, if you ask me. Rent is due on the first of the month, as is true with most apartments.  We also get a grace period, like most apartments.  But our grace...

Yesterday, a few coworkers and I were talking about Thanksgiving dinner.  I’m going to what is being termed “Refugee Thanksgiving” – those of us stuck in town with no family, most of us government employees who have to work on Friday (since I was...