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Sharing the kitchen, part 1

August 24, 2013 · by shakeumup | tagged Cook, Gender role, Home, Home Economics, junior high school, Kitchen | Leave a comment

Growing up, I was never much interested in cooking. I was always a bit of a tomboy and would much prefer to be outdoors exploring, playing sports in the street with my brother and his friends, riding my bike, or just hanging out. Hard as it may be to believe today, the curriculum in our […]

The rewards of doing it yourself

August 15, 2013 · by shakeumup | tagged Do it yourself, early retirement, financial security, Home, time wasting, Work ethic | 1 Comment

I have written about the benefits of living within your means. For us, it meant that we were both able to retire young, me at 50 and my other half at 55. But your means, or your earnings if you will, can go much further if you are willing to do more for yourself rather […]

Living within your means

August 13, 2013 · by shakeumup | tagged Budget, Credit card, Home, Money, Money Management, Personal Finance | Leave a comment

I got my first job at a burger joint when I was still in high school. The money I earned helped me buy my first car, a Pinto station wagon. I continued to work  at a variety of  jobs through college allowing me to  graduate with a master’s degree in five years, debt free.  I […]

A toast to life partners

June 28, 2013 · by shakeumup | tagged Family, Home, Martini Friday | Leave a comment

Today would be the 55th anniversary of cousin Ellie and her husband Bob. They met when she was in high school and married as soon as she got her diploma. I don’t think it would be something I would encourage, but in their case it couldn’t have been more right. They were made for each […]

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