Sami was finally a real empty nester. She had taken her lastborn to university a few months back & had all the time in the world. Sami had always dreamt of how it would be when she wasn’t running after kids all day. Sami thought when they were teenagers they’d be more independent. But then…
Owning a small rental company can be tough. There are many demands to meet, especially in the line of rentals that every one of us manage. The wife and I decided to invest in this lovely chalet that every one of us found on 1 of our married couple adventure weekends. While many people want…
Jud was living on his own farm, and even hearing those words out loud made his heart melt with joy, and for the longest time, Jud had wanted to escape from the big town life. This was where he was born, raised, went to university & worked. But, Jud’s heart was always that of a…
The people I was with and I went through a few choices & I settled on a heat pump Living on our own wasn’t as straightforward as I expected in the beginning. I was too used to having so many people in the home that it felt so lovely living alone. I remember how my…
May had to settle into her beach house quite quickly… This was weird from what she was used to however it was necessary; May had landed this awesome task chance with a weird contractor about a month back. Transitioning to the modern position was a fast & smooth process. This modern position needed May to…
Milly is constantly competing with us, and we aren’t sure why she does it. My hubby doesn’t like this behavior. If we get something new, she will go out and purchase a similar item, even costing way more than we spent. I’ve known Milly for decades and this is how she is. Even after I…
My cousin always likes to make everything a competition. I’m not sure why she does it but it’s a habit I hate so much. If I buy new clothes or shoes, my cousin will go out and purchase a similar item, at times costing way more than I spent. We grew up together and this…
Ian’s buddy Greg is always competing with him, and he’s not sure why he does it. Ian dislikes the behavior. If he purchases a new gadget, Greg will go out and purchase a similar item, often costing way more than Ian spent. Ian has known Greg for years and this is how he has always…
My friends Lisa and Alice are constantly competing with me. I’m not sure why they do this, but it drives me nuts. If I get a new purse or shoes, they will go out and get a similar item. These items must cost way more than I spent. I’ve known Lisa and Alice for years…
My friend Lisa is always competing with me. I am not sure why she does it but it drives me nuts. If I purchase a new purse or shoes, she will go out and purchase a similar item, sometimes costing way more than I spent. I have known Lisa for years and this is how…