"I have a separate meter for my 2023 Tesla Model 3 ... the Tesla might feel like the future, the Bolt might get you there frugally, and the Corolla? That humble little gas-sipper might still ...

One gem I found was a beautiful suede chair in perfect condition for my sister's desk. I also discovered two mirrors — one with ornate wire art and a standing mirror with only a little paint damage.

Uninvolved? Selfish? Was I doing my kids a disservice by not filling their calendars the way other parents did? I didn't know. We had already established our own little family traditions ...