money

it depends

“Do you ever want to get married?”  I put the question back to him. It’s a horrible habit answering a question with a question but he doesn’t call me on it.  He doesn’t even know he missed an opportunity to call me on it.  He is considering options, his face scrunched tight Read more…

By justk, ago

Set fine amount

It started when Jeremiah was five and today is his twelfth birthday.  His stepmother Carmen has offered him a check for a thousand dollars to cease and desist with his infuriating swear jar.  Carmen has grossly miscalculated Jeremiah’s financial acumen.  He hasn’t used an actual jar for three years.  He Read more…

By justk, ago