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Would you let me build a plan that optimizes your living standard, and write about it? Then you can measure your new budget. Great opportunity for our subscribers!

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I'm not sure exactly what this means, Robert. Probably easier to talk via email than in the comments. Do you want to email me? caitflanders at gmail

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Apr 30Liked by Cait Flanders

Omg you weren't kidding about the podcast list, wow! I'm starting on it right now, thanks for the recs :-)

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I know, I know... the list got long! πŸ™ˆ

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Yay! I’m ready for a summer of hedgehog content πŸ˜†

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You and me both, friend!

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You should take some pics. I am not sure what one looks like!

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It's hard, because they only come out at night. But there's one pic from when I found the original Hedgie in distress last summer (linked in this post).

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Oh I’m the same with AI. As someone who likes writing AND works in publishing, I fear it! I don’t use it but maybe I should get my head out the sand one day… Love the possible Brene Brown book - let’s all hope she is writing that one :) x

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It would be very timely!

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Apr 30Liked by Cait Flanders

Must have been so exciting to see the hedgehogs!

On the topic of AI, I read "Mentoring the Machines" part 1, by John Vervaeke and Shawn Coyne. I want to read the next part. It was an informative, sort of philosophical approach to understanding AI and its importance, and what it means to say that it might become sentient. They are fairly short, conversational books.

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Oh I was SO excited to finally see one out! And thank you for the reco, Fran!

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Apr 30Liked by Cait Flanders

Thanks for talking about AI, Cait. Like you, I've felt super apprehensive about it and have generally avoided the topic altogether. But I'm glad you're diving into it so that I don't have to!... haha! I'll just have to wait to hear your thoughts about it once you've done your research! P.S. That chili mac & cheese looks yummy! P.P.S. So glad you enjoyed Bad Cree! I need more books like that in my life...

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It was an EXCELLENT read. And it was neat to read the parts set in Vancouver, because I could imagine the locations.

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May 1Β·edited May 1Liked by Cait Flanders

Yes! And I'm pretty sure she wrote at least some of the book in Squamish.

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Apr 30Liked by Cait Flanders

Great stuff, Cait - thanks for all the podcast recs! I am NOT interested in AI but I know I shouldn’t turn a blind eye at it.

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Apr 30Liked by Cait Flanders

Okay, I need to eat those dates for dessert asap!!!

Also, super curious to learn more about AI related stuff because I don't know much.

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Apr 30Liked by Cait Flanders

The best thing I bought in April...All the food, cake, presents and loot bag magic for a spontaneous Happy 31st surprise birthday party for my son!β™₯️β™₯οΈπŸ’šπŸ’šπŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰β­οΈβ­οΈ

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Oh how lovely, Michelle! Hope he had a great birthday!

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Apr 30Liked by Cait Flanders

OMG, I love dates sliced open with peanut butter! So, so good! πŸ˜‹

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SOOO GOOD. I can't believe it took 38 years to discover them!

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There is something decadent about the combination of dates, nut butter and coconut.

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Thank you for all the wonderful resources. I have had my head in the sand about AI and now I have a place to start. I am slow to get back to looking at my finances regularly. After sorting and paying taxes, I took a bit of a break. I am ready to get back into my new spreadsheets to keep track of my spending. I am glad you bought new shoes. I waited too long with my last pair and had trouble with my knees. Enjoy the shoes and where they take you.

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May 6Liked by Cait Flanders

I love these roundups! Thank you for sharing!!!

I am still deep into Anna Karenina. But it is going well! I've been reading on my Kindle which I think helps in making it feel like less of a daunting read. The size is intimidating! I've got about 8 hours left to read (I love this feature on the eReader haha!)

Happy Monday! 🩷🩷🩷

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