Category Archives: Shopping

Clothes, hardware, food, you name it

The Mother-In-Law Dress

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

“I need a mother-in-law dress,” I informed the saleslady at the fancy bridal salon. “You mean a mother-of-the groom dress?” she frowned. “Whatever”. She quickly and deftly passed me off to a younger colleague while smiling over my shoulder at … Continue reading →

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Shop Till You Drop

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

Spring is here and my wardrobe is sadly lacking, in fact, almost non-existent due to the extra pounds put on during the winter while wearing bulky sweaters. I am so tired of pinning skirts shut because the buttons don’t quite reach … Continue reading →

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Of Boys and Red Balloons

Posted on February 13, 2017 by

Mylar balloons on ceiling | Jekemp | flickr | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 – 2-12-05 It all started when I walked into Walmart and found that the store had sprouted a forest of helium Mylar balloons overnight. I was an easy mark … Continue reading →

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Dishwasher Disaster

Posted on January 18, 2017 by

Well, it finally happened. My poor old dishwasher died in a poof of smoke. The last couple loads had an unusual smell. I optimistically attributed it to something plastic touching the heating coil. Funny, I never could find anything. I … Continue reading →

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Merry Perfect Christmas

Posted on December 4, 2016 by

December 1 Christmas is coming! I’m excited! I can hardly wait to get started with the decorating! I wonder if we will have a White Christmas this year? Wouldn’t that be great? December 7 Put up the Christmas tree. Get … Continue reading →

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Planet Christmas

Posted on November 27, 2016 by

“Welcome to Planet Christmas where it is Christmas 365 days a year!” “Is this for real? How can it be Christmas every day? Everyone knows that Christmas comes only once a year, on December 25th.” “Not here it doesn’t. We … Continue reading →

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Black Friday – In More Ways than One

Posted on November 25, 2016 by

Is it over yet? Is it safe to go out? I’m talking about Black Friday, of course, what did you think? On Thursday we are thankful for our blessings. On Friday we are thankful for bargains. I’m sure you saw … Continue reading →

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The Shoe Carnival

Posted on September 25, 2016 by

Just like the changing leaves, football, and kids returning to school, the change of season signals a change in fashion and time to go to the Shoe Carnival. How did all those winter shoes get so scuffed up just sitting … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Jason

Posted on August 19, 2016 by

Hi Jason, I was your customer yesterday at Walmart.  It was a bad week at my house.  The washing machine rolled over and died, then the clock radio committed suicide too. Funny thing, I woke up without the radio to … Continue reading →

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Never Buy a Tiffany Lamp

Posted on August 15, 2016 by

I confess. I have a weakness for online auctions. I used to become caught up in auction fever and stay up all night in order to bid at the final moment. I am happy to report that I no longer … Continue reading →

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