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Month: December 2007

in keeping with tradition

in keeping with tradition

This will most likely be my last post of 2007. Wow! How time flies. Paul and I have had a great weekend of rearranging the apartment’s furniture – more on that later. For now, I offer a recap of 2007, in keeping with my traditional posts from 2006 and 2005. January: Jera joined our lives. We actually got her one year ago today. I also moved my blog to twentysixcats.com. February: Paul and I continued to get adjusted to being…

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sunday ponderings: forgiveness

sunday ponderings: forgiveness

I apologize for the break in the Sunday Ponderings. With Christmas, traveling, and with skipping church a couple of weeks in a row, it was just easier for me to take a break. :-) A few weeks ago we were visiting a church in another city. At one point in the service something interesting happened. The pastor announced that there was going to be a baptism, and he called two couples to the front. He put his arms around one…

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how I saved $21

how I saved $21

My story, briefly: I grew up in a very frugal family as a missionary kid. I went to college and tried to be frugal there, too, as much as a college student can. I rarely ate out, and if I was traveling I tried to skip meals to save money. Then I got my first job and moved into my own apartment. I suddenly had money, and before long I was in a nice cycle of buying things. I must…

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for sale

for sale

As I mentioned a while ago, I am posting stuff on Craigslist and Ebay. I will try to put up the links here so let me know if you’re interested. :-) (As I said before, Craigslist stuff is pick-up only.) Queen Bedframe – Excellent Condition **SOLD** Puppy Training Pads – Box of 100 **decided to donate to animal shelter** Antique Sewing Machine and Table circa 1897 (Yes, I decided to sell it.) **SOLD** Black Size Right Dog Harness Purple nylon…

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25 ways to celebrate my birthday

25 ways to celebrate my birthday

In honor of my 25th birthday today, I am posting a list of 25 ways you can celebrate my birthday! 1. Eat twenty-six strawberries. 2. Watch Gone With the Wind and celebrate Atlanta. 3. Have a phone conversation where you hang up 15 minutes after you say, “Well I need to go now…” 4. Find someone who has been to Peru and ask them if they know me. 5. Sing happy birthday at 12:26 am or 12:26 pm (or both!)….

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