Other interests include ancient history, biking, tennis, chocolate (dark), and travel.

Epictetus, the ancient Greek philosopher, noted that grounded optimism often leads to the greatest satisfaction in life.

Why were Greek bonds paying 15% while US treasuries pay less than 2%?

A/C unit is there, newer hotwater heater and furnace doesn't look ancient.

Drew,Drake has a pretty large Greek presence from what I've been told. 

Contemplating oil to gas conversion of four ancient oil boilers in a 4-plex where leases stipulate that new tenants receive their tanks 'full' must have auto-delivery contract and leave tank full upon lease expiration.

Find some ancient cottages and start mail-blasting the owners.

Sailing the greek islands(Yes, I have literally had all of these).They will take your place sight unseen, just let them know your address and they will have their dad / brother / agent / send you a certified check.  

Now with the carpets out and fresh paint on the walls (done after the pictures below were taken), it smells much better :)This is a picture from an MLS listing from 2010:  Here it is today, after my husband demo'd the wheelchair ramp:We're planning to paint the exterior trim Greek Vanilla (SW) and replace the shutters with black vinyl.  

I'll spend spring in NYC, summer in Portugal or Italy,  Fall in the Greek Islands,  and Winter in Hawaii!