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    My father's diary

    For whatever reason, my father was driven to record his innermost thoughts as a young man. I came across his diary from 1947 while cleaning out a chest of family things today. Although I enjoyed his...
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    Many more to come. Bad me - I bought a little...

    Many more to come. Bad me - I bought a little Reddit stock a few days ago. I use them more than google now for finding info on various topics.
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    I enjoy using reddit but was sorry to see it go...

    I enjoy using reddit but was sorry to see it go public as now there are ads and one wonders if some posts are bots or not.
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    I think it's all one big question mark but I...

    I think it's all one big question mark but I would assume younger folk need to plan for alternate funds in their old age.
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    I mostly text or email with family and friends...

    I mostly text or email with family and friends but will occasionally check to see what family/friends are up to on FB or Instagram. However, I recently reached out on FB to an old high school friend...
  6. Mine never does just a cleaning so I have to...

    Mine never does just a cleaning so I have to add-on either bite wings or the two minute check by the dentist afterwards. Around $235 total.
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    Winter storm coming so I got a wild hair to do a...

    Winter storm coming so I got a wild hair to do a drawer a day cleaning/decluttering project. That would include cabinets too. Take everything out, clean/organize, toss/donate anything not being used....
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    I say this every year but sometime this month I...

    I say this every year but sometime this month I intend to go through my two boxes of seeds and find a new home for those I no longer want or need. Since I started saving seeds, I don't buy many...
  9. Thread: Cannibis

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    This pot thread reminds me of the time I was in...

    This pot thread reminds me of the time I was in high school (early 70s) and went to visit my Dad who was a practicing cardiologist. There in the corner of his patio was a large, healthy cannabis...
  10. I don't know why but I was compelled to listen to...

    I don't know why but I was compelled to listen to American Tune by Paul Simon this morning. It is a very fitting song for all the political/cultural craziness going on right now.
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    My 16yo cat is named Dude (from Big Lebowsky) -...

    My 16yo cat is named Dude (from Big Lebowsky) - but sometimes that morphs into Deutornomy or DooDad.
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    Halloween consumerism

    I am not a big holiday decorator - just some basic things if I am feeling inspired to do so. I have noticed though the past few years that Halloween decor is off the charts. I have seen numerous huge...
  13. Thread: Cannibis

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    I am told my city is very conservative for the...

    I am told my city is very conservative for the state even though pot is legal. They are trying to keep recreational pot out by not permitting any shops within one mile of a school - so obviously...
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    Because we've been there and done that.

    Because we've been there and done that.
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    I continue to procrastinate on this big job. DH...

    I continue to procrastinate on this big job. DH is not interested in managing finances so it falls on me to get all this together for whoever is left to deal with it.
  16. DH was in the grocery biz for much of his career...

    DH was in the grocery biz for much of his career and explained it thus. C & S who would be "buying" the closed Safeways (at least in this state) is a wholesaler. At some point, they would most likely...
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    Thanks, Tybee!

    Thanks, Tybee!
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    I like to use deodorant without aluminum so they...

    I like to use deodorant without aluminum so they are more expensive to start with.
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    I am also thinking about just buying a cast iron...

    I am also thinking about just buying a cast iron loaf pan and making sourdough again.
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    Anyone here use a breadmaker?

    I am thinking about getting one but not sure if it worth the expense.
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    Every time we road trip or fly to Tx to see...

    Every time we road trip or fly to Tx to see grandkids, it costs at least $1000. Gas, hotels, meals, etc. I keep trying to talk DH into taking one trip of a lifetime with money his mom left him but he...
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    Random grocery and sundry items are noticeably...

    Random grocery and sundry items are noticeably higher - cat litter, pet food, deodorant, bleach, junk food. At least 25% more than a few years back. Deodorant used to be around $4-5 and it has...
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    I am no longer buying solely organic produce. The...

    I am no longer buying solely organic produce. The price difference between conventional and organic is often huge. I am no longer buying snack foods or cereal as the prices are stupid for for what is...
  24. Thread: Man Enough

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    In my mind, masculinity covers a whole range of...

    In my mind, masculinity covers a whole range of things. It is over the top macho behavior that I find offensive as it often includes a mean-spirited attitude towards anyone of a different kind.
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    I grew up with my Mom coming home from work and...

    I grew up with my Mom coming home from work and turning on the evening news. She had a thing for Harry Reasoner. Anyway, it is ingrained in me to turn on the network evening news if I am home. I went...
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