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My best Christmas present was going to Grand Bahama Island for Christmas and skipping any gift exchange. We had never been anywhere outside Canada...

I can relate to this feeling. I do have family visiting for a short time. Ultimately, I decorate for Christmas because I enjoy the change in colour...

I have a neighbour who did this Grinch scene exactly. He has deciduous tree in front with some balls hanging from it as well. That is it! I like...

Dado, how much work will it require to adjust the infrastructure such as sewage and water services to accommodate the increase in population. If one...

Why do you persist in asking the same or similar question over and over? Why not apply your minimalist thinking to your posting? Sounds somewhat...

This is a very positive step for a community to choose. There are so many small homes being torn down and replaced with expensive monster-homes...

Someone experienced with having roommates sounds perfect.

I am decorating my 5 foot tree this evening, sorting out the decorations that I am using and finding many to give to the thrift store as well as...

Homeless and those without a life action plan do use public facilities wherever possible. In our little town, a food court in a small mall was taken...

Sounds like fun idea.

That just about covers it for me as well.

Thank you for this, Dado. I love the song and the images are lovely. I may have mentioned this story before. As a child I once told my music...

After the wood fireplaces that we had for years, the gas fireplace is wonderful for just the reasons that you listed. Enjoy!

UL, DH and I had the usual debt for a mortgage, some car payments paid off ASAP, kids schooling etc but we were both thrifty in our goals and...

I decided that I was in charge of my thinking. As Oldhat mentioned, some stuff may be biologically and externally compromised but how we approach...

Wonderful to hear of this progress, SiouxQ.

Welcome back! Good job on the sobriety!:welcome:

That is a wonderful call to get.

Had to chuckle at this because it is true of me as well, sort of. I can more easily simply ignore posts that I disagree with or find unacceptable in...

Often, in my area it is only optional processed items that have coupons, rarely life's necessities.

Mine is a 5 ft porch-type tree which replaced a monstrously big bushy tree; LOL, from the sublime to the ridiculous but it works in my smaller...

My family and I went to see the Anthropocene exhibit at the Art Gallery of Ontario yesterday. It is very well done and presented a unique...

Beautiful, WS!!!! You are introducing me to Leonard Cohen and the beauty of his music. Thank you.

I have wrestled with scale in house plant greenery in our local branch of the library when I was the volunteer caretaker and also in my climbing...

Thanks, Dado. I will make the time to listen as I find this research really interesting.

We have a cooling trend. Chalk it up to reduced solar irradiance. One indication is the absence of sun-spots. The linked chart graciously provided...

While I would eat and enjoy the menu as posted, it is quite starch-based. I would prefer a light veggie soup (tomato or minestrone) and move the...

I sort of think about what I would like to do if: -time permits -$$$$ permits -curiosity arises This is not a bucket list per se but an evolving...

To the OP, my relationships do not define me but my actions do, increasingly in fact. I am defining who and what I want to be for the next 30 years...

Or a weekly housekeeper

It depends on how strong she likes her tea but that would be ample for one cup, IMO.

It is a cleansing move which is good. You do sound well organized.

The main thing is to remember that whatever you decide, you will be able to move on when you are ready to do so. The latest sounds really positive.

That is an aspect that is as important as any. Wise to be aware of it and take steps to address it.

Sounds like a difficult situation for someone who has a strong sense of boundaries as you have presented here over the years. BTW, loved having...

Interesting to read the precautions that can be taken. Thanks.

Lovely bright and cheerful. What a good deal getting the instruction and the contents for $7 and you take it home. Did they caution you to change...

#1 - this is a very emotional and stressful time for all concerned so don't expect normal rational thought or behaviour from anyone, including...

Just finished Born a Crime today. It was interesting.

IL, is there a possibility that a local veterans organization might enjoy reviewing the letters that your father wrote, IF you are comfortable doing...

In the cold wintry climate where we live now, much is made of Christmas or winter holiday decor, which I think has to do with people yearning for...

+1

None of which I am aware.

I have used this https://www.walmart.com/ip/NordicWare-Microwave-Corn-Popper/17429916 one for years and both my kids love the one that I gave them. ...

This is an emotional issue for many. i respond to each as it seems appropriate and let the rest go. Should there ever be an opportunity to raise...

My younger daughter makes me a calendar every year including her favourites photos of the year and I really love it and look forward to seeing what...

For myself, I don't think that I would use something which announces my name to the world. That is just me but I raise it to see how others feel...

Glad that this got bumped up for another look. I couldn't live with all the levels but it is cute.

I am so enjoying going to our local pool for length and leisure swimming. I started recently to try it out. I have been welcomed by other...

Toilet paper!!!! Is there any toilet paper worth buying anymore. It looks bulky but disappears as soon as a drop of moisture touches it. Does...