Best Retirement State
I am retired, so should I be thinking about what state I should be living in? One of the best part of the United States is the differences of each state. Taxes, Healthcare, Cost of Living,…
Planning for a Small Estate Affidavit
When I was talking to my cousin about my Dad's estate, she said that things are a lot easier if there are less than $100K in assets. I laughed it off, knowing that my Dad's house…
Handling an Inherited IRA
I didn't expect to be writing this blog post for another twenty years, but here I am. A significant connection between my Dad and me was our shared obsession with tracking our assets. He managed his…
So Your Parents are Dead
There's no easy way to talk about death. I love both of my parents, Steve & Liza Szymanski. They wanted the best for my brother and I. I am now face to face with my own…
Olga’s Kitchen Run (Michigan)
As I expand my running challenges beyond Illinois, my next target is Michigan. Although I would love to attempt a run fueled by Jet's Pizza, I need something I can order and eat efficiently. I also…
Gear for Epic Runs
I’ve been making unreality posts about runs I could do. But instead of letting them remain unrealities, I need to start thinking about what actually matters if I want these runs to be successful. Going It…
Finding a New Streak Tracker
My family recently switched to iPhones. While I was able to use my usual streak-tracking app, the history did not sync as I had hoped. There may be a way to fix this, but the situation…
Pop Vertigo: Push
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAkHqYlqops Overview Song Title: Push Artist: Matchbox Twenty Food Reinterpretation: Push Pop Candy Concept: A comedic reinterpretation of Matchbox Twenty's "Push," focusing on the literal act of using a Push Pop candy. Logline: A person navigates…
The Cincinnati Chili Circuit: A 65-Mile, 20-Location Run
After planning a 56-mile, 10-stop Portillo's run, my attention turned to another one of my favorite regional food locations: Cincinnati's beloved and ubiquitous Skyline Chili. I don't think I could truly make all 20 locations in…
The Culver’s Curd Crusade: An Eight-Stop Wisconsin Ultra-Feast
Ever since my 49-mile, six-Olive-Garden ultra, I've thought about other routes I could take. I figured regional chains would create more interest as I could experience local items and new trails. I planned a Portillo's run…