People are your fodder
I don’t promote cannibalism. But people everywhere, including your friends, family, auto-mechanic, strangers, pest control man, celebrities, neighbors, teachers, beggars, comedians – they are all there for you. Sometimes your greatest asset, and at other times maybe your only asset, the people in your life are there to serve you. Even the ones who are […]
Sometimes we all need a little help
My wife is in her third trimester of pregnancy, and isn’t having the easiest time of it. Thus, my mother in-law is staying with us for a few days to help out a little. As is often the case with mothers-in-law, there are goods and bads about it. I mean, that woman can cook. And […]
The funny thing about death, and how a California living trust can help
Death is kinda funny in a way. And I don’t mean you LOL when grandma kicks the bucket. You’re talking to a family man with many who depend on him – if I bit the dust prematurely, it’d be hard to find much humor in it (although I’m sure there’s a comedian or two out […]
How a CA power of attorney can prevent problems with your gf’s bank account
My brother and his girlfriend have lived together for several years, but they’ve always had separate bank accounts. I don’t know if it’s a trust thing or what. Obviously they love each other and trust each other enough to share a home together, along with all the responsibilities that come with it. I think for […]
When form matters more than content
I went to the barber shop this morning and this old guy Ray is cutting my hair. Ray has been cutting hair for more than 50 years. And as you might imagine, the guy is really a pro at making small talk. Normally, I hate small talk. And today Ray asks me, he says: “Doing […]
On losing a friend
When you meet someone new, you never really know how long the relationship will last. Could end up being forever, could be a one-off thing. This goes for friendships and romantic relationships alike. With family relationships, you’re kind of stuck, although sometimes even familial relationships sadly become broken too. A while back, around 2012, […]
