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The Flip Side Of Money And Medicine

I think about money and medicine a lot, and write about them often here. My writing usually focuses on the practice of medicine and saving money.

This post is a little different.

The past week or so has been spent away from home, watching other people practice medicine on my Dad, while I spend money like water.

While I deal with all the challenges this week has presented, I have had the opportunity to reflect on how my pursuit of FI (financial independence) has helped–or not–during this time.

Fitness Log #218 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

I started the Friday Firsts sections as a way of keeping track of some of my “firsts” as I dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic. Things seem to be settling down, but I will keep it for now–more as a way to be aware and thankful of what is happening in my life.

Away

I don’t know how many people are stopping by this little blog every week to see what’s new. But in case that number is greater than zero, I just wanted to say that I have been called away for an emergency. I suspect that I may not be blogging much (I may keep up with the exercise posts, to get me moving).

Best wishes for a happy holiday season.

Ship being threatened by sea monsters — I am sensing rough seas ahead

Fitness Log #217 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

Surprises, Next Steps, Word Silliness, And Flying Santas

A collection of blog posts and other articles from around the web that caught my fancy in the past month or so...

Fitness Log #216 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

Another Year Of Decluttering

This weekend, I have been preparing for another visit from my sister-in-law. She is lovely, and doesn’t say a thing about all the clutter in the living room. Nevertheless, I treat each visit as an opportunity to clear out more items: partly as honor-to-the-guest, partly to make sure she can sit in her favorite comfy chair in the afternoons.

Fitness Log #215 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.

Giving: Thanks And Money

I know we are supposed to think about what we are grateful for in time for Thanksgiving. To, you know, give thanks for what we have.

However, the events of the past few days brought up a number of ways that I am thankful–and they all occurred on or after the holiday. I figure giving thanks is always okay, even if it seems a little late.

Being thankful for money seems awfully tacky, but I am particularly thankful for some of the opportunities that pursuing financial independence allowed me.

One of the great advantages of having a little (or a lot) of extra money is the chance to make other peoples’ lives a little happier. For which I am also thankful.

Fitness Log #214 And Friday Firsts

I have been keeping track of my exercise every Friday for 4 years, and plan to continue doing so.