Friday Letters: Why We Avoid the Things We Want Most

And permission to give yourself what you need this weekend (including a trip to the bookstore).

One place I never avoid: my favorite local bookstore. In fact, you’ll see me there tomorrow (details below). And yes, the National Guard is still here.

Dear Friends,

I’m so grateful for your thoughtful responses to Tuesday’s post. Your comments made it clear that I’m not the only grown-up in the room who has stressed over and avoided the world of financial literacy.

My mention about growing up in a house where we didn’t really talk about money had me worried about offending my mother (one of my most devoted Substack readers and a truly wonderful parent!). When she left a comment on the post, I thought, “Oh, ****! I better text her with an apology!”

But what followed was a gracious and enlightening exchange.