December 2025 Stockpile
It's been a while since I posted a stockpile post, so here is a list of...things:
Music and Media
Candace and I really enjoyed the documentary Billy Joel: And So it Goes. It is 5 hours of interviews and media from his career. I really enjoyed the way it would place real people and stories to the lyrics of his songs.
Let me warn you though: at some point in the documentary you will go look up his current tour dates so you can see him live. Be prepared to be disappointed as he's not touring for the foreseeable future.
In the mean time though, stream and enjoy the documentary on HBO Max.
If you enjoyed the country music from the early 90s (and not much since), you might take a listen to Zach Top. Released just last year, the song "Lonely for Long" has some real George Strait/Brooks and Dunn flavor in it. If you have Apple Music, enjoy my Simple Zach Top playlist.
Family Connections
Many have asked about keeping in touch with Cole while he serves his mission. You can sign up for emails and always find the current info at ColeStucki.com.
Speaking of family info, here are some social media links:
All of my social links can be found on the About page and Jane's will come when she's a little bit older.
Food notes
Next time you're walking through Trader Joe's, be sure to grab a bag of their Elote Corn Chips. As a semi-professional chip taster, these are at the top of my list right now.
I've recently set a personal limit of $15 for eating out for lunch. It has nothing to do with money and everything to do with "how in the world did we get here with $22 sandwiches?" Things have creeped up so steadily and I caught myself ordering and not thinking about it.
As I've written many times, "keeping a budget is about more than saving money. Budgeting is a practice of self control. It can increase humility and offers a sense of accomplishment."
Well Spent Money
Where should you spend your money? A few good suggestions:
- For those who live in dry climates, this foot cream is incredible. Just a couple nights of use and you'll be slipping those socks on without the sandpaper feeling.
- Last year, I bought this small fan and mounted it to the wall on Candace's side of the bathroom. I don't understand all that ladies do in the bathroom as they're getting ready but I know this gift is used often. Recommended for the lady in your life.
- After ten years of the same projector in our home theater, I decided it was time to try a new one. Laser projectors can be expensive but a new company is trying to disrupt the market. We've been very impressed with the Valerion VisionMaster Pro 2.
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