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The Frugalwoods show how to give a great gift

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This is part 1 of a 2 part post. I have a nasty rant brewing for tomorrow about a relative who, shall we say, could use a bit of refinement in regards to gift giving and receiving. I had that mean post all ready to go when I noticed this on Frugalwoods: Did you see the tank piston in the picture? After I saw it, I could barely read the rest of the post. I had to know … [Read more...] about The Frugalwoods show how to give a great gift

Berkshire Meeting: Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger speak

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Quick note: Just like last year, we'll be giving away 2 sets of Buffett/Munger rubber ducks. Tune in on Monday for the ducky details! Hint: Start thinking about who has positively influenced your money decisions... Berkshire Hathaway is Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger's holding company. Anyone can buy a share, well maybe a B share (as of this writing, A shares cost $190,000 … [Read more...] about Berkshire Meeting: Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger speak

Blogs I Dig: The Mad Fientist

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I'm a born skeptic. I question everything and always have. Even as a young child, I remember people trying to indoctrinate me into their beliefs and my brain would question and then usually reject them. Now that I'm older, I'm as skeptical as ever. I am open to new ideas, but you better have pretty good evidence if you are trying to convince me to change. This is especially … [Read more...] about Blogs I Dig: The Mad Fientist

Me Versus the Trees (and one reason why I appreciate my wife)

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I am a green person. I'm not a bleeding heart liberal, but I enjoy the outdoors. I like trees and looking at waterfalls. Going to a national park and hiking is my idea of a perfect vacation. Lately though, nature isn't returning the love. Quite the contrary, two trees and a shrub have been attacking my home viciously. The attacks are unprovoked and evil. I'm not sure what I … [Read more...] about Me Versus the Trees (and one reason why I appreciate my wife)

SUCCESS!!! (and Sir Silly Sock Sweatband Head)

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Hi there, Mrs. 1500 once again. Longtime readers will remember that in June, we moved from a neighborhood that did not suit us, to a new neighborhood that does. In the old neighborhood, success was measured by how much money you could spend. We were not considered successful there. We have our own definition of success, and that is to have money, but not seem like it. Here are … [Read more...] about SUCCESS!!! (and Sir Silly Sock Sweatband Head)