Boyd Blundell has written one of the best articles I’ve ever read. It’s about a family called the Nolas…
Even if you read nothing else today, you should read this: Being Poor Like the Nolas
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H/T – Suspect Device Blog
Meet the Nolas
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Well done. I had just posted after finally getting set up after moving, and expressed some similar sentiments as part of the “Nola” family. Thanks for linking this. It’s a keeper.