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Nilda M's avatar

Light fixture from Home Depot? That would have killed it for me. One needs delight, generosity of spirit. Who would choose merely surviving given the option of blooming?

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Abbe Aronson's avatar

Amen!

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Tamara Lyons's avatar

The Victoria Ratliff line trending from White Lotus about how at her age she cannot live a life of discomfort feels very apropos to this week’s essay.

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Vicki's avatar

This is very good. I especially agree with the part about young olds meshing lifestyles. Seriously its far too much work for what it's worth.

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Beth Lee Segal's avatar

My husband, who has always saved 20% of his earnings-

If you like it, buy it.

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Ruth Lapin's avatar

People don't talk about money which creates the problem in the first place.

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