Category Archives: Shopping

Clothes, hardware, food, you name it

The Death of Old Leaky

Posted on March 1, 2019 by

Several months ago, I decided to replace the leaky icemaker in my fridge. I hesitated about it for a long time as the refrigerator was old, and I was afraid a new icemaker might be more than it could handle. … Continue reading →

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Furniture Safari

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

I’ve not purchased any furniture in a long time — so long I don’t even want to think about it. After all, who needs furniture? Once you buy it, it lasts forever, except maybe an upholstered piece or two, but … Continue reading →

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The Gift Card

Posted on December 9, 2018 by

Congratulations! You are the recipient of American’s most wanted gift, the gift card. The gift card can be exchanged for many useful and necessary items. Cash is not one of them. Please read the following instructions to learn how to … Continue reading →

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Buying a New Desk

Posted on November 13, 2018 by

On Sunday morning my honey and I have developed the habit of going to the local pancake house for breakfast. This past Sunday was as usual, so we found ourselves headed down the road to the pancake place. I need … Continue reading →

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The Hardware Hike

Posted on September 22, 2018 by

In case you’ve missed me, I’ve been lost at a big box hardware store for three days. Why do they make those stores so big? I know they need a lot of room for their lumber, lawnmowers, and ceiling fans, … Continue reading →

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The Rooster Pitcher

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

I won! I got the item I was bidding for on E-Bay! This may seem like a small thing, but it was my first purchase on E-Bay. From all the email I’m receiving from them, they seem to be as … Continue reading →

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Dear Santa

Posted on December 21, 2017 by

Dear Santa, I’m writing this because I want to explain a few things in case you get the wrong idea.  You may have heard a rumor that I said I didn’t believe in you any more.  I did say this, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping in a Day

Posted on December 7, 2017 by

This year I’ve decided to do all my Christmas shopping in one day! Get it over with, I say, and get on with the fun part, like decorating the tree and making cookies. The malls will open early during Christmas … Continue reading →

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The Season of Giving and Taking

Posted on November 28, 2017 by

Here it is, almost Christmas. Probably by now you are overcome with Christmas spirit; feeling generous, decorating your tree, and finishing up some last minute shopping before wrapping your gifts. We only hope that you have not made a charitable … Continue reading →

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The Grocery Store Police

Posted on October 18, 2017 by

We here at the Grocery Store Police are writing this letter to warn you. You probably have never heard of us and didn’t even know that we existed. Yes, we do exist! It is our job to watch shoppers and … Continue reading →

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