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April 1, 2021March 31, 2021Snowbird of Paradise

Free Ideas

Several years ago, I initiated a free library at my condo complex in San Jose. I asked the Home Owners Association Board for their approval, and they were kind enough to donate some shelving that was in the community room. I moved the shelves to a lounge area, put up a notice about it in […]

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"Taking Out the Trash" by Stavos
July 24, 2016November 11, 2016Snowbird of Paradise

The Joy of the Dump

Oh, the joy of the dump. No, not that kind of dump. The municipal dump. The waste disposal site. Today I took some trash to the dump. This trash has a history that raises issues of honesty and integrity and ethics, but mostly it’s just trash. Recently, we had some work done at the house. […]

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June 8, 2013July 8, 2014Snowbird of Paradise

Burning Candles Alone

Today there was a free share event in my community, and I gave away a lot of stuff. Ornaments, picture frames, plants, pots … all sorts of miscellany. But, I kept my candles. I have lots of candles. I used to like burning candles so that I could infuse the house with perfumes. It was […]

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