Category Archives: Shopping

Clothes, hardware, food, you name it

Prime Aggravation

Amazon, world’s largest online retailer, has this thing called Prime, which is some sort of video club like Netflix.  I’m not sure exactly what it is as I’m not really interested in paying to shop. That being said, why is … Continue reading

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Helpful Service at the Hardware Store

The other day I went to Home Depot and several associates actually asked me if I needed help. In the past I have suspected them of avoiding customers because they don’t know where anything is either. Maybe they are trying … Continue reading

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The Last Telephone

Have you have you bought a landline phone lately? It just isn’t done. Phones come in sets — two phones, three phones, four phones, or even five phones. People thought they had to have a phone for every room. Now, they … Continue reading

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Road Rage at Wal-Mart

I’ve seen old people ride around Wal-Mart in those electric carts with big baskets. It sort of looked like fun. I never had used one, not even after my knee surgery, but my back has been really bothering me lately, … Continue reading

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The Cell Phone Cover Craze

I don’t know why a cell phone needs a case. The manufacturer has probably spent a zillion dollars designing a phone with beauty and functionality. Yet, the first thing most people want to do is cover it up with a … Continue reading

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The Orange Juice Caper

Some things are so small, so trivial that they are not worth getting upset about. But some people do not realize that. Some people get upset at the smallest hint of provocation. “We are out of orange juice again.” says … Continue reading

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In Pursuit of a Purse

As all ladies know, we must have a purse to haul about our “stuff.” The amount of stuff needed depends on the individual lady, but all of us need something to carry it in, whether large or small. I once … Continue reading

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The Me Day

Last week I was feeling sorry for myself. Like many women, I tend to take care of the needs of others and forget about myself. It was wearing me down. Time to take care of me, I decided. I made … Continue reading

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As Seen on TV

Do you ever get tempted by those TV commercials and become the proud owner of something you don’t need? You know the kind of commercial, “Hurry and buy now and we will send you two instead of one.”  Oh, you … Continue reading

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It’s All About Me

I am in a fashion rut, I decided. All I wear is tee shirts. I need some pretty blouses to wear. I used to wear skirts or dresses, but jeans and t-shirts are much more comfortable. I wear them most … Continue reading

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