19 Nov

Bikinis Are Cool, But Let’s Have Full Coverage

Posted by the Dad in Climbing Out.

This week: milestone #7 on The Road to Being a Grownup.

You know how every so often you back out of the dream world you live in and face facts? Yeah, me neither, but still… Don’t get me wrong, dream worlds can be hilarious.

For example, last night. I dreamed I pulled out my Google Credit Card and… actually… used it.

Like I said, hilarious. …continue reading

11 May

Emergency Fund Peace-of-mind and Living Without AC

Posted by the Dad in Climbing Out.

I am amazed how a few months on a written budget can bring such clarity

Oh I did NOT just do that. You are kidding me. There is no way I just plowed into the car in front of me, right? I guess every plan needs a good testing now and then. This is apparently time to test ours.

On the way home from work last week I was stopped behind a minivan, second in line at a light in my little Civic. The light changed, we all accelerated and I allowed my attention to be distracted for a moment. Half a second, I’m sure, but nonetheless… I glanced away from the minivan then back to find it completely stopped again. …continue reading