Our wedding and the beach house was everything that Emily and I could have hoped for. But there were some unexpected things that took me by surprise.
1. Big stress
I expected Emily to feel stressed out, and she was–before …
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Saving for the Future
I recently set up a 529 Plan for my nephew Nathan and ended up writing up a long email explaining IRAs and 529 Plans to my sister Laura. I thought some of you might find it interesting.
Read on to …
His Pick: “Last Train Home”
“Last Train Home” is a PBS documentary about a migrant family in China. It follows the parents in the city and their children in the countryside for 3 years, documenting in intimate and heartbreaking detail how the family struggles under …
Top 5: Washington, DC
Pluses
1. Plentiful employment
It’s the reason we moved here, and it’s still true despite cuts to government spending. In my case, Peace Corps service was particularly important, helping to secure my federal job less than a week after applying. …
His Pick: Grizzly Bear – Plans
Grizzly Bear is an indie rock/folk band from Brooklyn, best known for “Two Weeks.” In the video below, they perform “Plans”–unplugged in a Paris bedroom:
Enjoy!…
Review: Jacob Swartz B&B
For our vacation this week, we stayed at the Jacob Swartz House Bed & Breakfast in New Market, VA. I booked there mainly because I liked the idea behind the business: host only one guest or party at a time …