For you newly-minted pilots who have asked me, “should I buy an airplane?” I offer a quick rule of thumb, based on my ten years in general aviation, four years of ownership, and MBA: No. Okay, now that we’ve gotten that formality out of the way, here is some insight into the costs of acquisition […]
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I used to think applying for a mortgage was invasive… until I applied for a term life insurance policy. The process is essentially like applying for a mortgage, and having your last 10 years’ medical history of you and your immediate family audited, then you get a physical and lab tests. The concept of life
A friend of mine is going back to school because she’s felt frustrated in her field, and especially with her employer. She asked me about what she should put in her resignation letter. Some of her friends have suggested her letter should contain a “go to hell, do not collect $200” theme. Although there may
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This recipe is adapted from The Best Recipe, by Cooks Illustrated. It’s not too difficult to change this from a bread to the cinnamon rolls, though the bread is not as sticky.
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Smile or grimace? Why the hell am I doing this? I kept asking myself this question throughout most of the first day of Rain-Soaked Venture Pedaling R.S.V.P.. (For a more optimistic take, view Claire Petersky’s summary.) Day 1: 106.9 miles Seattle to Bellingham Day 2a: 21.8 miles (Bellingham to the border) Day 2b: 56.9 miles
Since last October, I have been gradually taking over the formal dining room, turning it into my “work space.” Using the wireless laptop in the dining room seemed innocuous: we don’t entertain much, and the clean horizontal service was beckoning me to put junk on it. After the laptop found a cozy place to park,
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In June, a New York Times article said there were fewer complaints about cubicles from job seekers. It seems people are now less likely to worry about whether their workspace is equipped with walls, doors and Herman Miller chairs. Well, Duh. As the market pendulum has swung from seekers to employers, it’s not a stretch
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Here is another variant on my pizzas dough. This one turned out much more pliable, and I got an incredibly thin crust out of it. The only thing missing is the pizza oven that heats up to 1,200°F. The elapsed time is 2-3 days, though the actual intervention required is about 20 minutes. If anyone