The end of the year is filled with many tasks around our house. The Christmas lights come down, we learn how to operate the latest Christmas “toys”, and the elaborate Rennier filing system gets a shakedown in preparation for the dreaded tax season. The shredder is churning so fast you’d think we were an embassy on the retreat.
With a full week off, I complete much of my personnel work for the past year, and sketch out thoughts for the next year. Working without planning to some stated objective is simply day labor in my opinion.
Vacation plans are mapped out for the next twelve months. This entails general hiking and travel pre-planning. Invitations are assembled and mailed to solicit company where needed.
Another end-of-year chore involves the update of the family net worth statement. I have found this annual snapshot to be the most essential financial tool we have as it combines savings, investment, retirement, and debt management performance into one simple view.
Lately, insurance companies and the billing departments of various hospitals and medical offices require attention. They operate like no other business institution with which I’ve been previously involved. So, letters must be written and calls placed.
Like most folks, I spend some time just sitting and thinking. The quiet at the end of the year provides a great time to put routines on hold and consider how the routine itself should be redefined and altered.
Did I say “quiet”? Much of this “quiet time” is punctuated by Catherine’s persistent calls to “play with me!”, “start this movie, Grandpa!”, or “let’s go outside!” (and Mary nodding agreement with each demand).
With a full week off, I complete much of my personnel work for the past year, and sketch out thoughts for the next year. Working without planning to some stated objective is simply day labor in my opinion.Vacation plans are mapped out for the next twelve months. This entails general hiking and travel pre-planning. Invitations are assembled and mailed to solicit company where needed.
Another end-of-year chore involves the update of the family net worth statement. I have found this annual snapshot to be the most essential financial tool we have as it combines savings, investment, retirement, and debt management performance into one simple view.
Lately, insurance companies and the billing departments of various hospitals and medical offices require attention. They operate like no other business institution with which I’ve been previously involved. So, letters must be written and calls placed.
Like most folks, I spend some time just sitting and thinking. The quiet at the end of the year provides a great time to put routines on hold and consider how the routine itself should be redefined and altered.Did I say “quiet”? Much of this “quiet time” is punctuated by Catherine’s persistent calls to “play with me!”, “start this movie, Grandpa!”, or “let’s go outside!” (and Mary nodding agreement with each demand).
Happy New Years, and the best to you!
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