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99% Invisible - design National Public Radio (NPR) Against the Rules Aloud at Los Angeles Library - lectures NPR Apartment Investment Show Artcurious - art history Beat Your Genes Cambridge Forums - lectures with discussion Cambridge.edu City Arts & Lectures - San Francisco Commonwealth Club...

I read a great tip on getting rid of things - might have been on this forum: If you have yard sales, group the items in bags or boxes. Put stuff in you know no one will want but you need to get rid of, like small containers of screws, nails, etc. On top in the bag/box put something you know...

Ballroom dancing, especially Tango and other latin dances. Here's some tango scenes from movies: Easy Virtue Scent of a Woman Antonio Banderas

I would have loved to have found some people with who I could discuss personal finances. The local real estate investors' group is cagey and reluctant to share. That's their preference so I just stopped participating. Now I listen to lots of podcasts and watch YouTube videos sharing info...

I live near the Canadian border. CBC radio (like NPR) announced yesterday that the border will reopen on November 21 at the very earliest. fyi for your travel plans

I've been taking a break from cooking from scratch lately. This fall I have been enjoying the best brands of canned and boxed soups, like made by Amy's and Wolfgang Puck. I add spices, nuts, and sometimes cheese. Butternut squash - add pumpkin seeds, nutmeg, cloves, and a dollop of creme...

I know a woman who owns a small cheese and wine store. She has students at the local community college, culinary dept, work there. She gets food and wine for her frequent home dinner parties at wholesale. She and DH write off trips to France. She makes modest profits but loves her...

If you drive your car or rent a truck, unpack everything into your hotel room each night. Thieves will just cut into the sides of a U Haul. A car is even easier to break into. My new neighbors moved here from several states away. The movers made them pay $1,500 on arrival more than the...

I live 20 miles south of the US/Canada border in WA. Two days ago I heard on Canada's version of NPR (CBC) that the US border was not expected to open until US Thanksgiving - ie end of November. But 3 weeks ago they hoped to open the border on Sept 21. British Columbia has been VERY strict...

I don't like the "high stools at the counter, facing the kitchen" look. Looks like horses at the trough to me. And I don't want to look at kitchen appliances: I want to look out windows or at something pretty, like artwork. And I've never liked sitting on high bar stools - even before I...

I knew a fellow who was sending money to his "fiance" in Nigeria. Her mother had cancer, etc. They met on a Christian singles website. He is so happy he is finally in love. He washes dishes in a restaurant and can't afford to send away chunks of his small savings. It's very sad. He gets...

Thanks to all for the helpful posts!

Have you applied for a passport (new or renewal) since Covid? Have you received your new passport yet? I tried a Search but didn't find any recent results. I've got cabin fever being stuck at home. I would like to travel to Europe as soon as restrictions are lifted and museums have opened...

Don't move mattresses, box springs, or any upholstered furniture. It's highly likely they are full of dust mites. I forget the numbers, but they are something like a mattress will double its weight in 8 years due to dust mites alone. If you have a gorgeous piece of furniture, then remove...

Yes! Yes! Yes! Good luck!