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Last time I dry cleaned our comforter it was $35.00. A few months ago, I went to the laundromat, was indoctrinated on the cash to prepaid card system and spent about $7.00. I had previously laundered the “dry clean only” pillow shams at home and they were fine. I figured I didn’t have...

Took the big girl (see my avatar) to the groomer yesterday. Cost of a groomer went from $70 to $85 since March. Last few years we paid $60.00 for a groom. Groomer says folks are spending money on food, gas for car and heating fuel, pooch comes last. I’m afraid that her clients that go in...

If I do not like the provider I am unlikely to trust their advice. We drive another 30 miles to see an ENT that I really like. Our dentist is young, perky and cute but we like her.

Dogs are great! We have three. Our old girl was a rescue and is an ASD ( American Shelter Dog) and the two year old pups are Australian Shepards. The pups are very busy dogs. Do not imagine we will ever be without dogs. I predicted that with this economic slow down people would be...

I am unsure why you will be on the hook for HI until age 62 only

The best advice seems to be to wait 6 mos to a year before doing any house selling, etc. Support groups are a great idea…they have “ been there”, sometimes a therapist, not so much. So sorry for your loss.

I gave a month and offered to work as a contractor until my replacement was up and running. The firm was glad to pay me twice my hourly rate, this dragged on for about 6 months but they wanted employees paid and clients billed… My daughter told one of the partners I left to spend more time with...

We picked up two Aussie pups last week. Almost tearfully, DH declared that these are probably the last dogs we will get. We are in our early 70’s, so could be. Now if the house can just remaining standing after these two little tornadoes get through puppyhood.

Don’t like them! Our local grocery went to self checkout and the cashiers told me 24 people lost their jobs. I am retired and I like people to wait on me....

Punched husband’s superior in the mouth when the dude grabbed me .... again, after being warned. Or maybe jumped off a balcony.

I am wondering if your friend has developing mental health issues or is becoming jealous. It is time to let him go. I would do it over the phone or however you usually set up your get togethers, explaining that his behaviors make you uncomfortable. Not to freak you out but I would also make...

I know two families whose athlete sons moved to heroin use after really bad sports injuries. Both became dependent on pain pills and when those supplies ended, heroin was there. In Boulder, one could buy heroin for $5 a hit...much cheaper than a six of Bud. Last I knew one was a returnee to...

Auto accident? Shouldn’t auto ins being paying the bill and paying for after care?

This ALMOST happened to us this past week! My husband felt sorry for an acquaintance and offered trips to and from hospital for a somewhat minor surgery. Prior to surgery date, the “patient” asked if he could stay at our house for a few days post surgery! What? I was the bad guy and said...

Girl I went to school with from 5 th thru 12 th grade. Convicted of robbing a gas station and killing the attendant the year we graduated.

Until I was about 6 yrs old, I wrote and colored with my left hand until the middle of the paper and then switched pencil/ crayon to the right hand. I still use either hand to “ cut I “ while painting walls.... I still write on poster paper/ white boards with either hand

Great! Just when our hens are now laying. How am I gonna explain to them that their hard work is for naught after thanking them any saying “ good girl” after each accomplishment? Can I at least feed the eggs to my dogs?

Isn’t there a “ gun” that the inspector can point at a wall to sense moisture? Maybe I dreamed it...

Seldom any refund, one year between the state and feds owed one $36 and got a $36 refund. Best year ever for our figgerin’. We try not to lend money to the state, federal government, friends or relatives.

Found $80 for my SIL last month. He did offer me a finders fee. I refused it...

We only need one car except for when DH goes to visit his fam, he could fly but prefers to drive. Picking up a rental would be a 30 mile trip. Apparently our second ride needed to be a pickup...who knew? It gets its workout going to the transfer station every week or two. But by gum, when we...

First world problem.... I would probably use super glue

Elizabeth, we have family members who have retired with little more than SS and my son may be in the same position. I always am heartened to read of those who live well on less. We all can benefit from their and your wisdom. I do not think that what you took as a criticism was aimed at you...

It has been plenty cold here in Southern VT this year. I keep the house at 67 degrees except my bedroom is at 55 degrees. Never think about it being a money thing, I just like to sleep in a cool environ. You can always pull on another sweat shirt or additional flannel pj pants. And any warmer...

We take ours and at 60 and 80 lbs., they really fill up the back seat! Most motels have a policy that does not allow dogs to be left alone in rooms. We take ours with us when we go out to grab food. No fine dining on our trips! Our female ( see avatar) will bark if somemakes noise outside our...