Tag Archives: holidays

Selfish Spending

Posted on 12/01/2007 by chick

While most people have been out wildly spending on gifts for others, Faithful Reader and I have been out selfishly spending on ourselves. First, we bought a king size bed so that we might sleep without smacking each other around … Continue reading →

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Obligations

Posted on 11/25/2007 by chick

Speaking of holiday obligations, I have to make a Christmas list for my mother. She demands one every year. I don’t know if it’s because I buy too many things for myself or if it’s because I want fewer things … Continue reading →

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Gift Card

Posted on 11/24/2007 by chick

I recently had a discussion with a friend about Christmas shopping. Since then the concept of gift cards has been stewing in the back of my mind, and I now have some working thoughts to explain the nagging distaste I … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on 11/22/2007 by chick

Thanksgiving is supposed to be about giving thanks. Me, I’m thankful for tin foil, rubber bands, grocery bags, fans, and apple pie. Happy Thanksgiving!

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Give and Take

Posted on 11/19/2007 by chick

Why do we have all of these prescribed dates, holidays and events for which we are obligated to give gifts? It creates stress around times when we should be celebrating and fosters the idea that gift-giving must be reciprocated. People … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day

Posted on 06/17/2007 by chick

Happy Father’s Day to all the good dads out there in the world, especially mine!

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