immaterial gains (knowledge or access) |

Make room for me too?

May 27. Day 331.

The scene around 3 p.m.: a dozen cars are funneling into an ARCO, which has the cheapest gas in a 5 mile radius.

Prices are up. Summer is definitely here.

In front of me, a guy in a white SUV pulls up to the second of two pumps. Another car is preparing to leave, [...]

career asking |

What would you do?

May 26. Day 330.

Dilemma: Let’s say you’re working for a big company, a reputable company, a rich and powerful company, as a contractor. Let’s say that a month after you finished the job, they haven’t paid you. They claim they liked your work, and they even want to give you more work, but you’re still [...]

career asking |

What would you do?

May 26. Day 330.

Dilemma: Let’s say you’re working for a big company, a reputable company, a rich and powerful company, as a contractor. Let’s say that a month after you finished the job, they haven’t paid you. They claim they liked your work, and they even want to give you more work, but you’re still [...]

haggling |

Ballad of the slimy coupon evader

May 25. Day 329.
I went kayaking on the lake today!!!

That sentence definitely takes three exclamations points. Here’s how they break down:

! — I, as in me, La Roxy, went kayaking. Not some outdoor type, not an athletic pro, nor any of my very adventurous ziplining trapezing rock climbing friends. Little old cafe-a-day meeee!

!! — I [...]

bending the rules |

Share your campfire? Buy a drink with no ID?

May 24. Day 328.

My idea of a fun mountain getaway involves: cozy cabin, waking up to the sound of woodpeckers outside my window, making waffles for breakfast, going hiking or skiing, stopping for pizza and a drink at the local brewery, taking time to read, write, and think on the lovely backyard deck overlooking a [...]