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12-2-23, 5:35pm

Yppej replied to a thread Poor Cornell West, the brother has no money in Simple Public Policy

He is on my list to go hear as a candidate, but he is doing very few events, mainly fundraisers. He is used to getting $50,000 to $100,000 for an in...

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12-1-23, 2:45pm

Yppej replied to a thread Florida Primary in Simple Public Policy

Speaking of Florida, I was surprised to see Binkley will be on the Republican ballot. He is someone who has ignored NH and spent almost all his time...

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12-1-23, 11:55am

Yppej replied to a thread RIP Sandra Day O’Connor in Simple Public Policy

A Republican president, but never came across as partisan herself.

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11-30-23, 4:54pm

Yppej replied to a thread November Purge in Organizing Your Life

A pair of boots that wore out. I now have three pairs and one snow pair, so I am still OK and don't need to buy any.

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11-30-23, 4:15pm

Yppej started a thread Rest in Hell Henry Kissinger in Reviews

https://www.masslive.com/politics/2023/11/rep-jim-mcgovern-condemns-henry-kissinger-after-diplomats-death-at-100.html

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11-28-23, 2:06pm

Yppej replied to a thread November Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Should finish the month and year within goals.

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11-25-23, 2:13pm

Yppej replied to a thread High cholesterol conundrum in Health & Health Care

I have found a way to live worry free. I don't get tested for anything and then I don't have to worry about it.

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11-25-23, 8:57am

Yppej replied to a thread High cholesterol conundrum in Health & Health Care

It is my understanding that the body produces some cholesterol on its own - you don't have to worry about levels ever getting too low - and if you...

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11-24-23, 1:03pm

Yppej replied to a thread November Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Negotiated a 10 cent per gallon discount on my home heating oil delivered today.

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11-23-23, 6:50am

Yppej replied to a thread Thanks giving in Holidays

Very thankful as recently my son resumed contact with me.

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11-22-23, 2:52pm

Yppej replied to a thread What are you reading in 2023? in Reviews

Flee North biography of a male precursor to Harriet Tubman, Thomas Smallwood

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11-21-23, 10:38am

Yppej replied to a thread What are you reading in 2023? in Reviews

I like Krakauer. Am now reading Straw Dogs of the Universe a novel about Chinese immigrants to the US.

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11-19-23, 4:45pm

Yppej replied to a thread November Purge in Organizing Your Life

Working on leaves. Asked my clueless neighbor to stop blowing his leaves into my yard.

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11-19-23, 7:19am

Yppej replied to a thread Social Security Projection Up in Personal Finance

Did you receive a subsidy? I see plans from $579 on over $2000 a month on the state's website. Currently I pay $80 a month as employee portion of...

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11-18-23, 5:50pm

Yppej replied to a thread Social Security Projection Up in Personal Finance

I've got a few years yet but will keep this in mind. No medical issues that I am worried about coverage. Thank you folks.

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11-18-23, 4:53pm

Yppej replied to a thread Social Security Projection Up in Personal Finance

Did you go to an insurance agent? Or apply for it yourself online?

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11-18-23, 4:18pm

Yppej replied to a thread Social Security Projection Up in Personal Finance

I would not want to do COBRA. It is the super cheap ACA that will hopefully be around in four years.

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11-18-23, 4:08pm

Yppej replied to a thread Social Security Projection Up in Personal Finance

I thought the Medicaid rules varied by state?

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11-18-23, 3:27pm

Yppej started a thread Social Security Projection Up in Personal Finance

It now looks like I could, living with my current frugal practices, retire at 63 rather than 64 were it not for those pesky things called medical...

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11-18-23, 9:53am

Yppej replied to a thread Trump's latest.... in Simple Public Policy

Thank you for posting. I hadn't heard about the controversy at that event.

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11-16-23, 7:01am

Yppej replied to a thread Trump's latest.... in Simple Public Policy

The economy is worse under Biden and he could also start World War III.

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11-15-23, 8:58pm

Yppej replied to a thread Trump's latest.... in Simple Public Policy

I keep watching for Phillips events so I can go hear him speak. So far they haven't fit with my work schedule, but I am seeing a lot of his TV ads. I...

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11-15-23, 1:39pm

Yppej replied to a thread Trump's latest.... in Simple Public Policy

It's more than 40% of the population - in recent polls including in battleground states Trump beats Biden. But Biden will not step aside and no...

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11-14-23, 8:03pm

Yppej replied to a thread Trump's latest.... in Simple Public Policy

The chilling suppression of free speech and other civil liberties in recent years has come from big government allied with big tech and big pharma,...

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11-8-23, 11:32am

Yppej replied to a thread Fall Challenge in Dailies and Challenges

I never did volunteer for a campaign in the traditional sense, though I got info for several who requested it. The election is over and we threw one...

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11-5-23, 9:50am

Yppej replied to a thread November Purge in Organizing Your Life

Was thinking I'd use up some of the sunscreen I have laying around the house as lotion, but it has that distinct odor. Did it last night anyways.

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11-5-23, 9:48am

Yppej replied to a thread November Frugals in Frugality, Products & Purchases

Continuing with free (except for the gas to get there) hobbies - hiking today and two City meetings planned for next week.

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