Monday (er, Wednesday) Stuff On the Way to Other Stuff: Rain in Michigan

   Know how to find a Michigan native? They're the ones who stick their hand, palm out, then show you on the hand where they're from. (The Brick finds this hilarious, by the way. Having grown up north of Grand Rapids, I didn't even think twice about it.)




    We're back in the Mitten State, with the fifth wheel snuggled up by The Mama's barn. It's raining (normal), and the fall colors, at least some of them, are glowing against the gray skies. 
     Saturday, the Brick's side of the family had a Petterson reunion in Olathe, KS. We saw cousins we last talked to more than a decade ago; had a terrific lunch (thanks, Marsha, Jerry, Diane and Ron!), and took a bunch of photos. Sunday, we spent the day with the Brick's big brothers and their wives, walking the Riverfront, having lunch and generally talking our heads off. Love these people -- and we just do not see them that often.
     Monday, it was on to see a dear aunt on my side, plus a cousin...then on to Michigan. We pulled in late last night, dogs and trailer in tow. I brought an unexpected visitor with -- the flu, picked up from someone during Saturday's doings. Time for rest, work and lots of tea.




Apologies for the delay in sending this, but that's what I was doing.

How do you prepare for 'off' months, with big unexpected bills? (From The Simple Dollar)

Want to help a community get clean water? Here's one option -- sponsor our friend John in his climb up a South American peak. (Every cent of your donation goes to Clean Water Climb -- John pays his own expenses.)

An Arkansas hunter -- killed after the deer he thought he fatally shot gets up and attacks HIM.

"What did you eat when you were broke beyond belief?" Another interesting question from Quora.

A huge collection of African-American quilts donated to a major Berkeley museum. 

Money moves for people who make less than $60,000 annually. (From the Penny Hoarder)

Prince William -- and his inheritance.

Why is Warren Buffett sitting on a record pile of cash?

Charles Schwab: lessons learned during a lifetime of investing. (All three of these are from Wealth Advisors -- an excellent if quirky source of advice and lessons learned.)

'Log Cabin Ruth' and her great side hustles.  (From J. Money)

A story of loss -- and how to feel less alone.  (From She Picks Up Pennies)

Many new archeological discoveries in Israel lately -- including a church dedicated to a mysterious martyr during the Byzantine era.

A transgender activist loses her civil rights complaint blaming several salons for refusing to give her a Brazilian wax. Turns out she was trying to get them to pay her for taking back the complaint...could this have been done for PERSONAL GAIN instead? Really?!? AT least two salons were forced to go out of business -- seems like she should have to pay damages for that, too...

Have a good week. 

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