You may realize that your income is below the threshold for filing a 2019 income tax return and to save the irritation and fees for filing, you don’t do it. That’s completely acceptable and possibly reasonable. I say possibly, because there are many good reasons... Continue
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"We'll make you big money by renting your backyard, and it won't cost you a dime!" So advertise backyard lease, development, and property management companies in the process of aggregating an ADU portfolio. Promoted as a solution to California's affordable housing crisis, new ADU regulations... Continue
It’s 2020. What’s on our minds? Inside most of us there’s a conversation about relationships. Belonging can affect our immune systems, our hearts, and our wellbeing. There’s research about how important relating is for both humans and animals. We know connection is important and that... Continue
As the new year begins, I have so much to be grateful for. These past couple of years have not been easy, but I am warm, and dry, and fed, enjoying time with my family. I cannot help but think of those in our community... Continue
To ring in the New Year, President Trump assassinated the #2 Guy in Iran, much to the outrage of U.S. allies and enemies around the world. Iranian leaders responded by putting a $80 million bounty on Mr. Trump’s head and social media is now aflame... Continue
A recent article in The Atlantic about seabed mining points out that the metals targeted for collection include copper, manganese, nickel, and cobalt, all used in the production of batteries. The impetus for this sudden industrialization of the ocean bottom, in part, is carbon emissions,... Continue
1967 was one hell of a year. I'll try to make it short. It broke open in February, six weeks into my second semester at Rhode Island School of Design; the art school administration, in an attempt to purge hippies, used rule 153.b. in the... Continue
Tax planning is essential for all businesses, no matter the size. Being in business for oneself can be very intense. Not only do you have to run the day-to-day operations of the business, manage employees and subs, watch your cash flow, but you have to... Continue
While enjoying my daily five-mile walk I found myself attending to each foot coming into contact with the ground, and reflecting on the nature of densely-packed space, as Buddhists refer to matter. That ancient Buddhists determined that solid-appearing matter is mostly space, albeit densely-packed, is... Continue
I can quit feeling guilty about not sending Christmas and birthday cards. I'm partial to posts that are interesting, insightful, or just plain weird. Where else would I find a zillion uses for white vinegar, coconut oil, and WD40 and know about Randy Rainbow. I can... Continue