SmartLess is really SmartFUL. This podcast, of course because of the three hosts, is absolutely genius! The combination of Will Arnett, Sean Hayes, and Jason Bateman could not be a better example of kismet. These three have very distinct personalities built from very different life experiences with one common theme being they have all had highly successful careers in entertainment. A unique aspect of the Smartless podcast is the fact that only one of the three hosts knows who the weekly guest Read more [...]

Note: If the discussion of death is triggering for you, you may want to skip this one. Death is thought of and dealt with in many ways in different cultures. Both literally and figuratively. Some may not even want to discuss or think about it before it happens. I want to talk about it. I'm not obsessed or anything, I'm just comfortable with the discussion. I've been around several dying people in my life and was at both of my parents' bedside a day before they actually passed. This 5 Heart Rating Read more [...]

The below list was taken directly from Ryan Holiday's newsletter which you too can sign up for easily. If you're a reader like me, you'll definitely want to! (There's a link at the bottom if you'd prefer to go directly to the newsletter.) "Here are 31 lessons I've learned about money… –I've never met a person who ever reached 'their number.' You know, people say, 'When I hit $Xm, I'll be good.' They say, ‘Once I have X years salary in the bank, I'll be good.' No one ever seems to get to Read more [...]

I am obsessed with SeatGuru. I don't buy airline tickets and select seats until I thoroughly research the seat. This may seem a bit obsessive for some, but once I found this little tool, I never went back - to the seat that does not recline on a 14-hour flight, or a window seat with no window, or a seat right next to the restrooms, or a seat with no inflight entertainment screen, etc. The benefit is not only to those flying economy but I have found that one seat is definitely better than another Read more [...]

Some of the very best of the best things in life can go unacknowledged. Being a mom is often one of them. Though I never EVER take my role of mother for granted, I seldom talk about the pure joy that comes from being a mom. So as Mother's Day is just days away, I want to talk about it and give it a well-deserved 5 Heart Rating. I just got off the phone with my son. When we talk, we almost always preceed the phonecall with a text confirming that we are both available because we know it won't Read more [...]