Having to attend a funeral last night, there is no wonder that the topic of burial vs cremation is utmost on my mind. Which would you prefer, cremation or the more traditional burial?
This is a touchy subject to some, but being the frugal and practical person that I am, I can't help but lean heavily towards cremation. Why not donate every donateable organ to someone who can put it to good use (well, being middle aged hopefully there are a few good organs left that can be of use to someone else). The rest - well, cremate it and allow me to do my part in nourishing the continuum of life.
Every cook has one gadget in their kitchen that they just cannot live without. For some it's a cutting board and others it's a food processor. In my kitchen it's the 
. Yes, I said the Magic Bullet.
Don't hire family to fix, repair, build, install, upgrade, downgrade or work in your home. Here are three questions you should ask yourself if you're considering hiring a relative, no matter how much of a 'deal' they'll give you on the price:
Like a thief in the night or a junkie searching for a fix, I'm ashamed to say that's how I was on a family vacation without an internet connection.
If you have a reputation for being a person of your word, and you are asked a question your yes or no will stand on its own. Folks who don't often keep their word will have to bolster their yes by saying things like, "Yes, I promise, I swear I'll do it. No, really, I mean it this time. Cross my heart."
