Apr

22

Pissed off… It’s not just for breakfast anymore.

April 22, 2009 | 1 Comment

The mood here in Juarez del Norte is thick.  Thick with stress, thick with unexpressed anger, thick with everything that accents the sucky parts of Army life.  It’s assignment time (well, two to four months ago was assignment time).  There are those with unwelcome assignments, impending deployments, etc.  There are those for whom the Army [...]

Apr

20

1 Bag, Five Dinners Update

April 20, 2009 | Comments Off

I know you want to know, right?  Here’s the deal:  Everything was fine.  The family was willing to eat everything and did.  The macaroni and cheese was a big hit with the  boys.  I’d liken it to a chain restaurant and most of you know how I feel about those.  I’d recommend it for cooks [...]

Oct

2

The Answers

October 2, 2008 | 4 Comments

1. What is the general rule of thumb for the maximum amount you should spend on a house? 
The answer is 2.5 times your household income, but if your debt ratio would rise above 35% including your mortgage, you should pay down debt before buying a house. 28% for the mortgage and no more than 35% [...]

Jul

24

Did You Miss Me?

July 24, 2008 | 2 Comments

Didn’t think so.  We’ve safely arrived in our new digs after a GLORIOUS FIVE DAY ADVENTURE in the Great American West – right?  South Dakota must be the west?  This camping trip was so much fun that if we sold our camper tomorrow I’d never miss it.  I think.  Well, probably eventually because a pop-up [...]

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