Tag Archives: money

#93: Learn to play craps

I was supposed to go kayaking today.  (See #11 on my 101 list).  However, Ma Nature had other ideas.  By noon the outdoor temperature was a mere 63 degrees (F), the air was windy, and the ground was wet from … Continue reading

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Beyond 101: Fund a Kickstarter project

Entrepreneurs make me smile.  I love people who feel passionately enough about something that they are compelled to take action towards it, and I love the combined sense of purpose + determination + delight that successful entrepreneurs are almost required … Continue reading

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More than just a bike

For the past several summers, I have contemplated getting a bicycle.  I owned a bike as a kid, and I adored it.  I would spend hours riding around the neighborhood; my bike was my first “set of wheels”, my first … Continue reading

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Lucky (but perplexing) lotto

I’ve been playing the lottery since I was 18 years old.  I buy two tickets twice a week:  one ticket contains the same series of numbers every time, and the other is comprised of a computer-generated random set of digits.  … Continue reading

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Car concessions

This morning I took my car in to the shop to get the trunk lock fixed.  Due to yesterday’s slight kerfuffle, the service representative voluntarily chose to apply a discount to my final bill.  I didn’t ask for any monetary … Continue reading

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Some big deals!

I have written in previous posts about how I delight in saving money; I love me a good deal. Today I completed the weekly grocery/supply trip for my sweetie and I, and I scored us some sweet bargains! I did … Continue reading

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