La Belle Époque
Are you drawn to another era – a time and place that feels like it belongs to you? Do you picture yourself travelling west across America on a covered wagon, cooking on an open fire, clearing land and building a
La Belle Époque
Are you drawn to another era – a time and place that feels like it belongs to you? Do you picture yourself travelling west across America on a covered wagon, cooking on an open fire, clearing land and building a
Tea Freedom
Hey, I forgot to report that in July, I reached Tea Freedom! I had a whole cupboard full of tea bags, most of which I received in gift sets. In January, I vowed to use them all up. By May,
Tea Freedom
Hey, I forgot to report that in July, I reached Tea Freedom! I had a whole cupboard full of tea bags, most of which I received in gift sets. In January, I vowed to use them all up. By May,
What I Liked About July
Briefly, the three things I didn’t like about July: Weeks of 95% humidity without much rain Not being able to get outside for walking very often Breathing a bit too much drywall dust All signs of being stuck inside during a
What I Liked About July
Briefly, the three things I didn’t like about July: Weeks of 95% humidity without much rain Not being able to get outside for walking very often Breathing a bit too much drywall dust All signs of being stuck inside during a
READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 10
I had a stack of 17 books I bought, but never got around to reading. This year I set myself the challenge of reading them all. They had enough appeal for me to buy them, so I thought they deserved
READING DOWN THE HOUSE Report # 10
I had a stack of 17 books I bought, but never got around to reading. This year I set myself the challenge of reading them all. They had enough appeal for me to buy them, so I thought they deserved
Minimal Wardrobe, Maximal Cost
In my recent budget post, I noted I had completely blown my clothing budget. Furthermore, I will spend more on clothes before the year is out! How did this happen in Exacting Land? When I set my clothing budget for the
Minimal Wardrobe, Maximal Cost
In my recent budget post, I noted I had completely blown my clothing budget. Furthermore, I will spend more on clothes before the year is out! How did this happen in Exacting Land? When I set my clothing budget for the
Chopped Salad
I have a Favourite Salad which I make all the time. This year I’ve been switching it up a bit. Here in Nova Scotia, our growing season is short and late. Cucumbers are just coming on stream, and this year’s
Chopped Salad
I have a Favourite Salad which I make all the time. This year I’ve been switching it up a bit. Here in Nova Scotia, our growing season is short and late. Cucumbers are just coming on stream, and this year’s
Classics – Take ’em or Leave ’em
I have spent the last few weeks trying to list all of the classic books I’ve read. First I listed titles from memory, then I looked at my book shelves, and finally I looked up some reputable lists of classic
Classics – Take ’em or Leave ’em
I have spent the last few weeks trying to list all of the classic books I’ve read. First I listed titles from memory, then I looked at my book shelves, and finally I looked up some reputable lists of classic
Am I Honest?
I bet most people, or at least readers of this blog, think of themselves as honest most of the time. But honesty is relative. It ranges from agreeing with everyone about everything, to not saying a word. I Don’t Think
Am I Honest?
I bet most people, or at least readers of this blog, think of themselves as honest most of the time. But honesty is relative. It ranges from agreeing with everyone about everything, to not saying a word. I Don’t Think
Half Year Budget
Every once in a while, I do a personal finance post. This is not a frugality blog. It’s more like a “Mortgage-Free Couple Spends Every Penny of Their Dual Incomes” blog. I know I have readers who live on 15%
Half Year Budget
Every once in a while, I do a personal finance post. This is not a frugality blog. It’s more like a “Mortgage-Free Couple Spends Every Penny of Their Dual Incomes” blog. I know I have readers who live on 15%
What I Liked About June
In brief, what I didn’t like about June: Dandelions again! I know they have their fans, but I don’t love them. When the flowers are done, the leaves take up a lot of area and they are not an
What I Liked About June
In brief, what I didn’t like about June: Dandelions again! I know they have their fans, but I don’t love them. When the flowers are done, the leaves take up a lot of area and they are not an
An Exacting Life 