14 May, 2008
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So okay, I didn’t know Washingtonian HAD a web site, let alone a daily blog update. And so, I only got three hits from it, and so, they think I’m a boy… still! I made Washingtonian! hip hip hooraaaaay.
Don’t worry, I’ll totally still remember all you little people who read me way back when. And ummm tablebuyer, ummm nothing personal, k? mwaaah, love your show babe!
The Morning Buzz – Capital Comment Blog (washingtonian.com) writes:
Good morning, Washington! Here’s what we’re reading around the web this AM.
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13 May, 2008
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I am continually trying to clean up / clear out / streamline my beautifully renovated Dupont Circle Coop.
To that end a few MONTHS ago, I posted a note on my apartment message board that I was selling a bunch of furniture.
Someone inquired about an old camping table I was selling. Originally purchased for about $50, I was offering it for $15.
The conversation on said $50-reduced-to-$15, used once, snap-together table went like this:
Washy: I’ll be home after 6, apt. #12345 – I was asking $15 but it’s negotiable. I also have an ikea coffee table!
Tablebuyer: I’ll tell one of my sons to stop by.
How much was the table new?
Washy: Actually, I just looked it up and saw it for $58. I paid a little less than that I think, but do think it was close to $50 – so bargain! glad you inquired. Read the rest of this entry »
12 May, 2008
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My sister and I were discussing the magazine “Penny Power” of our youth. Wondering if it was still around, I went to my trusty friend, the Interweb and found this instead:
A penny power “try-it” – they have badges for brownies now!
Ooh, remember girl scout badges? I do! I loved them – combining my obsession with collections and my do-goody-tracy-flick ways. Girl scout badges (in case you’re a boy or just, you know, clueless) gave order Read the rest of this entry »
