April 2011

A “Gift” from Sears

April 9, 2011

Lenten thanks, Day 29 A gray morning; a soft soaking rain falls from the sky. Blossoming plants shiver with joy at the last good drink of fresh rainwater before the blast of summer comes up. Not bad, God! Definitely an A+. So some time back M’hijito needed a new dryer. Since he pays cash for [...]

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A Concatenation of Fools

April 8, 2011

Lenten thanks, Day 28 Well, it was very kind of God to allow me to be born at the apogee of America’s influence and standard of living. But…contemplating the future for our children and grandchildren as we watch our country self-destruct is kinda sad. The Republicans and their Tea Party infiltrators have dug their heels [...]

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Found Treasure: Fancy frying pans and how to care for them

April 7, 2011

Lenten Day thanks, Day 27 Thanks to God for the lovely gentle rain She blessed us with last night. The air is cool and clean, and this morning all the flowers are shivering with plant joy. So I was mulling over the All-Clad Frying pan issue, Frugal Scholar having triggered a certain amount of coveting [...]

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Still Sick and Got Too Much Work!

April 6, 2011

Lenten thanks, Day 25 Thank God for bad cowboy music to fill up the empty air in the car when NPR’s local talkathon shows are dull as old chewing gum and NPR’s local pretend-classical station is playing Strauss waltzes and Souza marches. Lenten thanks, Day 26 On the rare occasions that You decide to allow [...]

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Macy’s to Funny: Life Is Good

April 4, 2011

Well. The Macy’s misadventure turned out better than I imagined possible. First crack out of the box this morning, I presented myself at the business office in the nearest Macy’s, which happens to inhabit the snooty Biltmore Fashion Square. I will say, I was primed for battle. But through a great effort of will, I [...]

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Carnival of Personal Finance

April 4, 2011

Lenten thanks, Day 24 ′Tis the blogosphere we’ll be thankful for today: a great, spectacular tapestry woven of human thoughts stretched like a shimmering multicolored fabric all around the globe. Welcome to the 303rd Carnival of Personal Finance! Funny is honored to host this week’s edition. If you’re a new visitor, I hope you’ll take [...]

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