The day after my birthday was my afternoon off. Mary and I were together, enjoying each other’s company and trying to make responsible spending decisions. Continue reading
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They Aren’t Your Friends
Oh, how I despise uninvited attempts to sell me things! If I decide for myself that I need an item or a service, I go shopping for it either in person or online. Under that circumstance, if I come to your store I’m glad for your help in clarifying my choice of purchase. If you try to create a fake friendship out of our transaction it won’t work. Continue reading
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More is Not Better
The lives of ordinary workers in the U.S. are full of pressure, anxiety and isolation. People are told they should live in big homes and drive big cars and own big televisions. We need big garages to park in and big closets for all those shoes and clothes. The cost of all this excess is much bigger than the amount of money needed to pay for it. Continue reading
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