this is my short list of things i've found to be helpful; take what you will. it's probably most useful to people who do a lot of sedentary computer work. take care of your body and mind go outside people were built to live out in the world. we originally spent our days out in…
solos and duets, 1991
these are tracks from a tape i made during my first year of studying music in college, to send friends a sample of what i was doing. it was made with my trusty general electric boombox, and features the sound of its motor running. this was so early in my studies, and a little embarrassing;…
investing in the whole world
[this is a ymoyl update.] since treasury securities continue at their dismal lows (though the 30-year bond seems to be on its way back), i spent some time this spring reading books and websites and researching alternative investments. i have so much stored in bonds and other guaranteed and liquidizable investments now that i feel…
thoughts about riding the bus (and train)
"This curious world which we inhabit is more wonderful than it is convenient..." -- Thoreau for the past six months, i've almost entirely let my car sit in front of the house and gotten around by buses and trains. so far, there hasn't been a single occasion on which i had to use the car,…
401(k)
i have always steered clear of my company's 401(k) plan because i hope to be far along the road to financial independence well before 59.5, and have never wanted my money locked up for that long. but i've been making good progress on that front, and recently read andrew tobias's investment guide, with his discussion…
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