I often justify hiring people to do things for me by considering the opportunity cost of doing it myself; if I pay them X, it allows me to earn Y.My 'working' life began as a consultant, so billable time was the key to life. Every spare minute had the potential to bring money in to the firm. W
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03/30/2009
This morning I participated in one of my favorite (sort of) local runs, the Monument 10K, sponsored by Ukrops and put on by Sports Backers. For anyone who likes to race competitively, this is a really fun race! This year was the 10th anniversary running of this really great event! It is held in
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03/28/2009
One of my favorite Spring traditions in the Washington D.C. area is the Smithsonian Kite Festival on the National Mall. Picture hundreds of kites flying simultaneously against a (hopefully) bright blue sky. It is a sure way to celebrate the beginning of Spring! If you are looking for something to
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03/19/2009
I just came back from a run (okay, more like a run/walk). Halfway out my trusty iPod Clasic flashed, froze and turned off. It isn't new and it isn't under warranty. It is probably time to get something a little easier to run with--it is quite bulky. Back when I bought it, I had visions of watch
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03/18/2009
11573 Greenwich Point Road, Reston, VA 20194, MLS #FX6982059 Please come by and see this beautiful lakefront property in Reston. Located in the North Point section of Reston, close to commuter routes, bus routes, shopping, pools, parks and schools, this home features amazing views of Lake Newport
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03/17/2009
St. Patrick's Day has always been very special in our family. I'm a bit of a mutt, as many of us are, but have always been able to clearly identify my Irish heritage. It gets even a little fuzzier for my kids, but we celebrate none-the-less! Of course, as we all know, being Irish is not really
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03/16/2009
St. Patrick's Day has always been very special in our family. I'm a bit of a mutt, as many of us are, but have always been able to clearly identify my Irish heritage. It gets even a little fuzzier for my kids, but we celebrate none-the-less! Of course, as we all know, being Irish is not really
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03/16/2009
Back in elementary school my kids always celebrated Pi Day. Their teachers used it as an opportunity to talk about Pi, the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. They always had creative activities to help the kids grasp the concept. Tomorrow is Pi Day, 3-14!!!! The Maryland Science C
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03/13/2009
Be careful what you do today...or else! Even those of among us who won't admit to being superstitious can't help but do a double-take upon hearing the words, "Friday the 13th." Of course, if you were a teen when the movie was a mega-hit (or was it? It seemed like it to me since everyone I knew ha
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03/13/2009
This is a challenging market in which to sell your house. When I meet with a potential seller, we put together an extensive plan to prepare the house for marketing. It is not a quick or easy process, but I find that good preparation can be instrumental to getting a house under contract--and rec
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03/12/2009
