Monthly Archives: July 2009

Swiss Chard Trials – FAILED

gardening
I'm sorry to say the chard died due to my neglect of my garden. I'd asked Mr. A to water last week, and he got out there every morning faithfully for me, but I assumed he knew what to water.  He didn't realize the shelter over the Swiss Chard was there for a reason, so he didn't water that bed. By the time I thought to ask him about it, it had gone without watering for three solid days, and… Read the rest

The Kindness of Strangers

True Confessions
I had to drive Mr. A's work truck on Monday and Tuesday, and I'll be driving it today, too.  It's a nice truck, I like driving it.  My Pathfinder's been swaying, apparently this is an issue for older model Pathfinder's. Probably due to old age more than anything I would guess. Serendipitously for me, Mr. A's having a lull in business so he can take the time to fix it.  He changed the oil over the weekend, and “fixed” the… Read the rest

My Sister’s Buying a House (But I’m A Little Worried For Her)

My Two Cents
So my sister is finally going to get to own her own home, a dream she's had for a very long time. I hate to dash her dream, but here's the reality I see. This is my sister with the bad credit problem.  She says the lending company told her her credit rating is 765, and has nothing to worry about. Okay, that's great. That's pretty much fantastic. Initially she asked me if I could help her out with any… Read the rest

Air Conditioning Woes – The Auto Version

saving money
My 13 year old Pathfinder's air conditioning has been on the fritz. Reading this post over at The Grass is Greener reminded me about it. I mean… I've been so overworked at work and my brain is so fried lately that I forgot it's a personal finance worthy topic! I mean really! It can be so expensive getting air conditioning issues resolved.  I have heard more than once people talking about it costing upwards of $2000 to get their air… Read the rest