Category: Shopping

5 THINGS I DON’T BUY ANYMORE

5 Things We Don’t Buy Anymore We are on a fixed income, but the world is on a fast track to insane inflation, so these days, there are many things we don't buy. Dog food. I make my own from chopped beef. tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, canned peas, and brown rice with a bit of … Continue reading 5 THINGS I DON’T BUY ANYMORE

EASY

How easy is it to shop online? I spent the last 3 hours searching for an effective flea and tick repellent for the Duke. There are some new products on the market, including an edible tick and flea repellent, but my vet doesn't sell it and won't prescribe it. The next time I see him, … Continue reading EASY

A CHRISTMAS GIFT

I was caughtIn the crush of Christmas shopping,Fighting the crowdsAnd always stopping,To find the right giftThat I can give to youBut nothing seems right.What shall I do? The weather is snowing.The street lights are glowing.Everyone is knowing,That Christmas is near. The crowd is in a hurry. The people all scurry,As they battle the flurry andShouts … Continue reading A CHRISTMAS GIFT

A NOT SO SUPER MARKET TRIP

A Day at the "Zoo," by Rich Paschall Let's start out with a sweeping generalization, shall we? Most guys do not like to spend a lot of time in the grocery store. I know generalizations are a bad thing ... generally ... but we seem to be in an era of generalizations, so let's proceed. … Continue reading A NOT SO SUPER MARKET TRIP

COMPLAINTS AND COMPLAINERS

I have a pair of great jeans that have become my favorites. I bought them on sale at J Jill. They are stretchy, comfortable, a perfect length, and are designed like real jeans with pockets and belt loops -- and they have a fringe down the outer edge of each leg. The jeans were advertised … Continue reading COMPLAINTS AND COMPLAINERS

HABITAT CONSERVATION VS. A NEW GROCERY

With photos by Marilyn and Garry Armstrong. Garry's pictures have his signature on them. Mine do not (mostly). Not that a new grocery store won't improve local shopping and if they have a viable pharmacy, it would make at least one thing easier. I was not happy when they sold off this plot. It was … Continue reading HABITAT CONSERVATION VS. A NEW GROCERY

SANDALS FOREVER

I have learned the hard way to buy sandals early in the season. By the time you have passed July 4th, there are no sandals or at least none you like or any that will fit you. With that prior knowledge, I bought a new pair of sandals a couple of weeks ago. I tried … Continue reading SANDALS FOREVER

SHOELACE REPLACEMENT IN THE TIME OF iPHONE

Given life in 2024, you would not think the process of changing shoelaces in my new Adidas sneakers 👟would prove to be the challenge of the week. I simply wanted to put elastic laces into my new shoes so I wouldn't have to tie them all the time. Also, they wouldn't hurt. I know, I … Continue reading SHOELACE REPLACEMENT IN THE TIME OF iPHONE

THE DAY THE POWER WENT OUT

Dateline: Uxbridge, Massachusetts  It was an ordinary day in southern New England. Late summer and at least it wasn't raining as it had for most of the summer. The leaves were pondering the possibility of changing color with hints of yellow along their edges. Usually, this is one of our best times in the year, but … Continue reading THE DAY THE POWER WENT OUT

MONEY IS NEVER “JUST MONEY”

How many times have you heard someone say "It's only money" as if money is no more than a way to pay for "stuff" and has no other value to us. We all know it isn't "just money." Money is much more than a way to pay. A long time ago -- back in 1972 -- I … Continue reading MONEY IS NEVER “JUST MONEY”