I really thought this sentence was going to end differently: "If you hate winter, spend up on high-quality long underwear." Like, with "plan a trip somewhere warm." ;) I know that may not be possible for all (and high quality long underwear IS great advice), but my husband and I look at a scuba trip somewhere warm in the winter as an investment in all 3 points. It's good for our health, it's spending money on experiences & learning, and it's an investment in our relationship. Nothing against counseling, but I'd rather spend money proactively, doing things that bring us together and build our relationship, than skimp on that. (All that said -- we did not take a trip last year b/c we both had surgeries, and you know, those cost money. And time)
I thought about saying that, but that seemed a little contradictory after I said that spending on experiences was the usual advice. But I agree, I try to go south for at least a week and usually more every winter. Because otherwise, it's brutal.
I really thought this sentence was going to end differently: "If you hate winter, spend up on high-quality long underwear." Like, with "plan a trip somewhere warm." ;) I know that may not be possible for all (and high quality long underwear IS great advice), but my husband and I look at a scuba trip somewhere warm in the winter as an investment in all 3 points. It's good for our health, it's spending money on experiences & learning, and it's an investment in our relationship. Nothing against counseling, but I'd rather spend money proactively, doing things that bring us together and build our relationship, than skimp on that. (All that said -- we did not take a trip last year b/c we both had surgeries, and you know, those cost money. And time)
I thought about saying that, but that seemed a little contradictory after I said that spending on experiences was the usual advice. But I agree, I try to go south for at least a week and usually more every winter. Because otherwise, it's brutal.
love this column and interesting as it is very timely for our family -- will look for that book
It was a good one.
I think just thinking about these things is a great exercise. Thank you
Funny, I just threw out my black plastic spatula this week. I have steel ones, so I'd not used it for years anyway.