A History of the Wife Marilyn YalomNon-fiction, paperback A look at what it meant to be a wife from ancient times to modern day. I had an inkling of how this was going to go because I started it just as I finished The Other Side of History: Daily Life in the Ancient World….
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Planning the Best. Vacation. Ever! (+ Q&A)
Innovative Planning, Level Four: Question-and-Answer-Session. The purpose of this project is to practice taking questions after a presentation. I’m here today to talk about travel planning. I spent most of 2020 cooped up inside, I’m dreaming about being able to travel again. I’m going to present the basics, then I’ll have a few minutes to…
Naming what matters in 2021
So 2020 was…a year. It took so much from us, and the only way I’ve found to cope is by searching for lessons I can use to do better in 2021 (although it’s not off to the best start either). One such lesson is “name what matters.” This is a concept from Kendra Adachi’s book…
Everything is Stupid & Bad
Innovative Planning, Level Three: Focus on the Positive. The purpose of this project is to practice being aware of my thoughts and feelings, as well as the impact of my responses on others. Today I’m going to be talking about positivity. It’s a little hard to be positive right now — hence my presentation’s title…
Everything You Need To Do Before Buying Your First Car (+Checklist!)
Unless you live in a city with widespread, reliable public transportation, chances are you’re going to need a set of wheels at some point. Owning a car can be life-changing, but you need to start on the right foot from the beginning to make the experience a good one. Read the rest at The Financial…