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When commentators say the economy has entered a recession, it sounds like everyone receives the news simultaneously. But a neighborhood café, a plumbing business and a software firm probably feel a slowdown at very diffe...
Our entryway is narrow, and I want a slim bench where we can sit to put on shoes and hide a couple of baskets underneath. Plywood seems easier than solid wood with my basic tools: circular saw, drill and clamps. The benc...
After a disagreement, I used to insist that my child say ‘sorry’ immediately. Often the word came out angry and meant little. We're trying to focus on what happened and how to repair it—returning a toy, checking on someo...
I arrive twenty minutes early for an appointment and spend the time sitting awkwardly outside. A friend arrives exactly on time and appears completely relaxed. I say I'm avoiding stress, but I've just moved the waiting i...
I'm choosing between one target-date fund and building a similar allocation from a few broad index funds. The target-date option would rebalance automatically and gradually change its mix. Doing it myself might cost a li...
I love single-player games that leave me with stories to tell afterward, but not necessarily ones with hours of cinematics. Sometimes an unexpected encounter, a clever system or a choice gone wrong is more memorable than...
For my first longer solo trip I care less about ticking off landmarks than being able to move around without constant logistical puzzles. Walkable areas, straightforward public transport, easy food options and a calm pla...
I'm replacing failed caulk around a bathtub. The gap between tile and tub is narrow along one wall but wider near the corner, where the previous bead looked like a lumpy rope. I removed the loose old material and let the...
One child says it's unfair that their sibling gets more help with homework. The sibling says it's unfair that the first gets more freedom. Both are comparing the visible result, not the different needs behind it. I've tr...
My usual espresso recipe behaves reasonably with regular beans, but the decaf shoots through quickly and tastes thin at the same grinder setting. Going finer helps the flow and sometimes makes the cup harsh. The decaf is...
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