Five things for a Friday

1) Important indicator of an improving economy: The line at Starbucks is getting way long. I had to skip my refill this morning to get to day-job on time.

2) Remember that editorial note I mentioned before? The one that's kicking my ass? I skipped breakfast today to get extra time to work on it, and I'm still losing. I'm doing something wrong, but what I don't know.

3) Medical and dental insurance costs for my family and me for the year: $23,381.28. One year. Three people. Core plan....