On Not Buying Things, Even When they are Free

I don't think I'm alone here in being someone who likes free stuff, and I'm surprisingly good at finding it. I'll walk a few blocks out of my way for a buy one get one free drink special, download an app for a free turmeric latte at the bougie new Australian coffee chain, or, most … Continue reading On Not Buying Things, Even When they are Free

My Year of Yes

My mom died this year. She was diagnosed with lung cancer on New Year's Day in 2016, outlived her prognosis by two and a half years, and died on January 25th of this year. She was 58. When she was diagnosed we were estranged and she was in and out of homelessness. At that moment, … Continue reading My Year of Yes