During the 2012 Blogathon, I started keeping track of my work using a little tip I picked up from Jerry Seinfeld via Lifehacker. Here’s what he recommends for getting into a new habit: get a calendar and then cross off the squares for each day that you do whatever it is you want to do…. [Read More]
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A Shout-Out to the Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse Team
I’m a lacrosse mom, an NU alumna, and a lady who likes to see other ladies do well. So naturally, I’m excited about the 2012 Northwestern Women’s Lacrosse team, which won its 7th NCAA championship this year. That’s not only one of the best streaks in women’s lacrosse, it’s one of the best in the… [Read More]
Paying for College: Should Parents Pay?
Recently, Legg Mason Securities released a study on parents paying for college. They talked to parents with investable assets of $250,000 or more and found that 72 percent expect their children to contribute to some of their college expenses, although only 2 percent expect the children to pay the whole thing. I think that education… [Read More]
Chrissie Hynde’s Advice to Chick Rockers
Why did I just find out about this? I’m a huge Pretenders fan; it meant the world to me when I first heard “Top Your Sobbing”. The DJ said that Chrissie Hynde was from nearby Akron and had up and run off to London and made this record. She proved that so much was possible!… [Read More]
Paying for College: Public or Private?
When discussing college costs, someone always brings up the notion that there is no need to pay for a private school when a local commuter school gives you the same education for less money. I sort of agree, and I sort of don’t, and let me explain my reasoning. It may help your family figure… [Read More]
