Gratitude
I have a lot to be grateful for this week:
- I had a great family weekend with my siblings and their families. Our extended family is much closer as a result of these gatherings-thanks to my brother Bill for starting this great tradition.
- My great staff at my office has been going through hell this week getting a new practice management and electronic medical record going. We survived the first two days with the new Athenahealth system. Thanks Guys-it can only get better! And thanks to Mila at Athenahealth for all the handholding!
- Thanks to Ben, the worlds best webmaster, Crystal my new advertising guru, Kimberly-my VA, and especially my beautiful bride of thirty years for helping me keep this blog going through a lot of trials and tribulations for the past year!
- Most of all-My loyal readers! Thanks for your precious time!
Great reads!
For a few great reads, please check out the bloggers below:
Kris at Every Day Tips writes a great story about getting out of your rut and finding your passion at the Yakezie site.
The writing contest has begun at Yakezie-go check it out and remember to vote for your favorite!
Crystal at Budgeting in The Fun Stuff describes Freecycle as a way to get rid of stuff. Plus helps decrease landfill from filling…Sounds like a win/win. I use Goodwill here locally (no Freecycle in our town) plus you can get a tax break for the Goodwill donation.
Sam at Financial Samurai has a beef with his insurer. I hope they come through for him!
Praire Eco-Thrifter has begun a “Link-Love Carnival” with charity as it’s basis. Love the idea, Miss T.
Krantcents has his KC award column going. And yes this is shameless promotion of his shameless self-promotion! Great job K. Funny post.
First Gen American writes about Craigslist giveaways and Karma. I love your garden, Sandy. Have bookmarked the pic for my wife, who loves perennials!
Roger at The Amateur Financier has suggestions for saving money on medications. Good list of tips!
Family Money Values has a thoughtful post of the consequences of receiving large financial gifts from your parents. I tell my kids if they get any inheritance, I just didn’t time it right!
Robert at the College Investor gives good advice on investing in this volatile market. A good article by Chris Dietrich on Option Straddles for those who want more info was in the WSJ this week.
Thanks again to my readers who make this journey so enjoyable!
Dr Dean
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