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All that is forgotten, is not lost

by Kevin | Jul 7, 2019

I hate those moments when you get that sinking feeling that you have lost something. It is unsettling. Landing in Detroit from our flight from Amsterdam was full of last-minute hassles. Simon decided to finally fall asleep just as we were on approach. As we scooped...

2018/19 Denouement

by Kevin | Jun 22, 2019

denouement noun the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved. the climax of a chain of events, usually when something is decided or made clear. to tie up of loose ends...

What Bobby Bonilla can teach us about Compound Interest

by Kevin | Mar 16, 2019

You may be wondering what Bobby Bonilla, an above average baseball player from the 80s an 90s has to do with compound interest. Well this story really resonated with me about the power of compound interest and the effect it could have on savings A trip back to better...

Wool-gathering – February 2019 Edition

by Kevin | Mar 3, 2019

wool-gathering noun indulgence in aimless thought or dreamy imagining; absent-mindedness. "a vacant daze that leads to formless wool-gathering" The Grind February seems to be a grind when you are a teacher. It doesn't really matter if you teach...

Meal Prepping to save money

by Kevin | Feb 20, 2019

Sometimes it is the little things that add up While on a daily basis, what we choose to eat does not seem to matter much, it is these simple decisions that can have a profound impact on our financial outlook. According to a 2015 study, Americans spend about $53/week...

Will you be my Anti-Valentine?

by Kevin | Feb 13, 2019

It is time we celebrate anti-Valentine's Day. Picture this: The classroom burst with anticipation. We waited until 1:30 when it would be time. "Ok class, get our your boxes!" As students brimmed with enthusiasm, I saw them take out their works of art. Wooden, well...