When Skipping the Family Function is the Healthiest Thing You Can Do

Co-written with my AI sidekick, Andrew (aka ChatGPT). There’s this unspoken rule in some families: if you don’t show up to every birthday, barbecue, or random get-together, you’re rude and you don’t value family. And so you somehow convince yourself you have to go to every event. But here’s the thing … I used to…

The Little Metal Box That Carried All My Hopes (and Absolutely Zero Cash)

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I’ll receive a commission if you purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Please read full disclosure for more information. An almost-responsible gambler’s confessional. So there was a time in my life – not long ago – where I decided I was going to get serious…