pinkytoe
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I don't have a high level of trust in amazon things I put on my face or ingest. Probably perfectly fine if you check out vendor - just something I...

I wonder about this too as not much is out there other than "detention" centers.

My condolences to you and your family.

Not something I like to admit but I am hooked on Landman. There are some over the top stereotypes but it adds to the mix. I actually had a friend in...

We are in a similar conundrum with getting old added to the basket. The constant chaos of the past few years makes one unsure on how to proceed. We...

I was reading an investment book wherein the author talked about investor's discomfort with selling, ie sunk cost fallacy. Perhaps it is a similar...

Frugality is hard-wired into me. I struggle with spending money joyously even though that is probably its best use after meeting basic needs. We...

Shrimp and grits and cabbage salad

Every once in a while, I will try reading a new book on simple living. Just read an Australian book, Frugal Hedonism and found it to be a good read...

Brother was a border patrol officer on the Arizona border for many years. Said ICE used to be a very low key operation - mostly undercover working...

I only recently learned of Sand Creek so will look into that book since I like history. I am making my way through How Not to Invest which is...

We did an un-frugal thing and had our New Years meal out today on Jan 3. Paid way more than I am comfortable with for some tasty Indian food. So the...

Reading a book now called How Not To Invest which cites research showing that over time index funds with auto contributions end up doing better than...

I have been spending hours a day the past few trying to figure out investments - many of which have grown substantially from DH's inheritance two...

I watched the movie The Life of Chuck yesterday - coincidentally the date of Dec 31 comes up several times. I am still pondering its meanings today...

We eat snacky things on New Years Eve - things like cowboy caviar with black eyed peas. New Years Day is posole.

Most of my seeds these days come from swaps or annual exchanges like the North American Rock Garden Society. I have itchy fingers so I am germinating...

I need to figure out what to do with my large box of seeds before I procure anymore. I save seed catalogs though because they have so much info about...

I decided to buy a couple of new things this fall - layering tees, pullover sweaters and sweats from JCP and Kohls. I am very disappointed in the...

Merry Christmas, y'all!! DH is the cook these days so made us a big pancake breakfast and will cook lamb and sides later. Very warm today for...