I am very grateful that all of the things continued to work during the years when we were constantly terrified that we would run out of money. I am glad that we have the necessary money this year when all of the things are breaking.
But I am tired of surprise expenses.
Teeth are expensive, air conditioning is expensive; furnaces, doctor’s appointments, diagnostic appointments, vehicles, furniture, vacuum cleaners, computer repair, and dishwashers–all expensive.
That is all.
I just wanted to say that I’ve enjoyed reading your blog for years. Whenever I get caught up in the latest pop-culture disaster or twitter controversy or ‘will technology save us or kill us all’ buzz, I read your blog and it’s like eating a home-cooked chicken dinner with family. It really grounds me. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve admired and taken inspiration from the thoughtful way you handle small but vital problems. Thank you.
Thank you Tara. It makes me glad that my blog is a small happy place for you on the internet. Thank you for reading.