Monthly Archives: November 2010

the mathematics of a bargain

Posted on November 29, 2010 by jottingjoan

I get up early on Black Friday to snag the best buys. I check the price tags in grocery stores for the cost per ounce, but, the real financial challenge comes with the online discounts for a family calendar of … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2010 by jottingjoan

Thanksgiving brings moments of nostalgia – for some folks, but not for me, not this year. This year I am extremely thankful to be living in a time of modern medicine. So much of what we have in our hospitals … Continue reading →

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Chinese bus ride

Posted on November 15, 2010 by jottingjoan

Several years ago I met a couple who taught English as a second language in China. Jody Smith writes occasionally about her experiences of living in modern China. Recently, she and her husband decided to make adjustments to their budget. … Continue reading →

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don’t donate disposable diapers

Posted on November 5, 2010 by jottingjoan

“They came knocking at my door asking for money to buy disposable diapers. I didn’t give them any. If they used cloth diapers like I did, they wouldn’t need disposables,” the mother of many children exclaimed. Having put in her … Continue reading →

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Kitchen magician

Posted on November 1, 2010 by jottingjoan

The minute the garage door slides up at the end of my work day, my husband begins salivating. Rushing to the cupboard, he pulls out place mats, plates and silverware. He thinks I can just come home from a day … Continue reading →

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