Get a sheet of regular notebook paper. With a pen, draw a line down the middle, and then two across, making 6 areas. Label each as such: Protein- Dairy- Grains- Fresh- Canned- Misc./Household.
Before going to the supermarket, walk through your house and jot down what you need. See below:
Figure out approximately how much it will cost, and take only that amount or slightly over. Avoid eye-level items and items near the register. They’re higher. Buy off-brand items, like coffee filters. Makes absolutely no difference. Doing things this way is ultra-efficient, saves steps, money, time.
Here in many states, beer, soda, water, and juice cans and bottles are refundable. Oregon pays ten cents each. There are “machines” at most grocery stores that pay out a “script”, you then present it to the grocer and he gives you cash. My neighbor has been hoarding refundables and asked if I wanted them. I said “yes”, he filled my car back seat and trunk. That was $30.00 dollars worth. I got lucky, there was only one person ahead of me so I didn’t have to wait. It took about 20 minutes—not bad. The neighbor said he has at least twice that much left…I’ll take them! Free $$….works for me…
Your first paragraph: perhaps you’re essentially right. But the media will be substantially supported in their opinion and observations. The right we have to be uplifted is extremely appropriate and an integral component, especially in and of of the celebration of an outcome that intensely, beforehand, had the bleak outlook of tragedy. Hallelujah to the twelfth of never that the outcome was heartwarming. We have every right to champion it’s success. The future impact we can have for Cloe, in the years to come, would be to assure her of our unfailing empathy, ,embraced by a genuine desire to shelter each sacred soul the Universe sets in our path. We are, in this respect, opening up avenues of growth and development for her, while maintaining an understanding that she may, not quite yet, be “fine” with every change and consideration, and that she’s not “fine”, as it were, but May boldly hope to be in the near, foreseeable future.
I found your response a bit interesting. Look at it this way, for a minute: I lease a duplex. (my “ shop”…)Been in it 15 years. I go to my realtor to pay the month’s rent due. I say, “ Here’s the rent, minus the ten days I was out of town. After all, I wasn’t occupying the house those days.” What do you think he’s going to say? Get it?
Most of the time, in The United States, you must pay the rent due, and then request the deposit. They generally have 30 days to pay it back; 10 days ( from the day you vacate) to give a written reason and ledger of why they’re not returning it, or part of it. The reasoning is that a deposit cannot be used as rent; if that were the case, the landlord would be out the deposit that is meant for insurance against damage. Except for the 30 day rule, I think this is generally fair. On the day of the “walk-through”, have a complete set of DATED photos at hand( make this crystal clear) AND a camera strategically placed where the agent can’t help but see it.
Historical docu-dramas. I liked both old and new versions of “Marie Antoinette”, “Nicholas And Alexandria”, “The Lion In Winter”, “Beckett”, “The Birdman Of Alcatraz”, “Jeanne D’Arc”, etc…
A little antique Scottish song from auld lang syne— it’s about a rough and tough town bus driver named Maggie. This is the chorus line:
“Oh, she’s jus’ a Keltie clippie She”ll no’ take nae advice— It’s “Ach!, drap deid an’ awa’ bile yer heid!” (Or a”ll punch yer ticket twice…) Her fether, ‘e’s a waister, Her mither’s on th’ game.. She’s jus’ a Keltie clippie, But I luv ‘er jus’ the same.
Translation, if you need it:
She nothing but a small-town ticket punching bus driver. You can’t tell her anything, and if you try, she’ll knock you out. (Or charge you a double fare). Her father is lazy, a couch-potato, and her mother flirts with other men and gambles…
Top of the morning, meathe chara…so, to answer: Most of the time, lad, I’m so happy to find myself waking up in a warm bed with a good roof and walls, full pantry, durable automobile, and the beach at hand— t’would be a disgrace to have a delusion of grandeur. It’s like, hey, what’s the beef? I win!
This can be dodgy. My personal preference is to be direct, but way too many people can’t handle directness. So, the slow, casual approach is, in my opinion, probably more productive. Sidebar— it does irk me that people say they want things to be upfront and direct…but they really don’t ….know what I mean?
Different Christian doctrines tussle with this. For instance, the beliefs of either ascending to Heaven immediately or being in the grave for a period of time. To whit: While on The Cross, in response to the thief who asked to be remembered in Paradise, Jesus responded, “Surely I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with me in my Father’s kingdom”. Naysayers claim that it’s a simple problem of the comma being in the wrong place! So, they argue it really reads, “Surely I say unto thee today, shalt thou….” Insisting that he was just saying he was stating it “today”, rather than “ today” being the actual day of ascension. In my mind and basic learning, well, people just don’t speak in that manner. We don’t write on the forums, “I want to tell you about my cat, today…”. Right?
Hi. Couldn’t get you out of my mind, and actually, especially today, have felt some empathy for you. Sometimes, often, actually, I want to be around people; friends, but then, I do or say something awkward or clumsy, and find myself thinking about just being a hermit ( but I’m not sad about it, either) because it’s so embarrassing that I’ve tripped on someone’s foot or said the wrong thing. It’ll be a few days before I venture out….
Hi Ali: I thought about this carefully and I chose France. Here’s why: Employment law dictates that every French worker receive 30 days paid leave a year. This indicates a value for rest and leisure. Most families spend a great deal of time teaching cooking and basic housekeeping to both girls and boys. This helps define and develop every-day self-sufficiency. Art and music are continuously introduced- this develops the creative process throughout their lives. Meals, and even coffee, are consumed at a slow pace in al fresco restaurants and cafes. This reminds people that there is far more to life than work. Flowers are grown everywhere, romance is always cheered on….I personally believe that France has got it right.
After reading others’ comments, I do wonder- why mention it then, if you’re fine with it. Your average Joe is going to think exactly as I did— that you want a solution to being alone. It’s a little muddling…
I thought this rather odd, but then realized she may be a widow, or, she was indeed awarded custody, which occurs here in the U.S. as well. But, primarily only step- mothers. As I said before, child relationships with men, even natural fathers, are seldom awarded in custody battles. Men/ fathers are not generally dealt with equitably in America. I don’t mean anything by this— it’s just the way it is here.
a side comment irrelevant to topic— I just researched the word “matrix” and discovered I’ve been using it somewhat incorrectly since college days. I believed it indicated something unlikely; that doesn’t appear to be the case. It generally means “of its environment”, which isn’t exactly what I meant. “Improbability” would have been the more appropriate term. Just doing a little self-mentoring. Forty years late..
Well, guess that’s the matrix, my friend. Kind of impossible to not be alone and not be around people. How about just one people? Find a comrade or paramour or …? (I could have read your OP wrong: it sounded like you weren’t happy with being alone…)
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RE: Grocery
Im a store wizard, Ali. Here’s my method:Get a sheet of regular notebook paper. With a pen, draw a line down the middle, and then two across, making 6 areas. Label each as such: Protein- Dairy- Grains- Fresh- Canned- Misc./Household.
Before going to the supermarket, walk through your house and jot down what you need. See below:
Protein. Dairy. Grains. Fresh. Canned. Misc./Household
Eggs. Yogurt. Bread. Celery. Soup. Dish soap.
Ground Beef. Butter. Cereal. Avocados. Sauce. Cologne
Figure out approximately how much it will cost, and take only that amount or slightly over. Avoid eye-level items and items near the register. They’re higher. Buy off-brand items, like coffee filters. Makes absolutely no difference. Doing things this way is ultra-efficient, saves steps, money, time.