Monthly Archives: January 1994

Class action settlement

Posted on January 31, 1994 by jottingjoan

I took a major corporation to court last year and it didn’t cost me a cent. I also didn’t know about the class action suit until it was being settled and out of court. At that point the company was … Continue reading →

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Parental flaws and how soon can we eat it?

Posted on January 24, 1994 by jottingjoan

After reading the column about “forgotten items,” my children threatened to write a few things about their mom. One reminded me, “Hey, Mom, you forgot to write about the time you forgot the car.” I hadn’t thought about that. I … Continue reading →

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My unique car luck

Posted on January 17, 1994 by jottingjoan

I’m jinxed. When a car quits working, I’m always the one stranded, not my husband. Like the time I drove 50 miles home in a car with hiccups so sever it needed frequent stops to settle its stomach. Or the … Continue reading →

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Whose barter system is it anyway?

Posted on January 10, 1994 by jottingjoan

I have the perfect barter system with my children. If a preschooler quipped “crackers?” I agreed, “sure but let’s put away blocks, first, OK?” If a child requested “Will you take me in town so I can buy baseball cards?” … Continue reading →

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Limiting teens funds

Posted on January 1, 1994 by jottingjoan

Yes! I did it. I kept my New Year’s resolution. I had to. Last fall I constantly heard, “Spanish trip, Mom. Gotta have money for lunch.” “Mom the kids from church are eating out after church …” “The FBLA is … Continue reading →

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