When I first moved to Minneapolis one of my favorite places to shop was a liquidation store called Banks. The place was huge,old and dusty. It was a no frills kind of place where you could get fabulous bargains. It sold everything from designer shoes and suits to jewelry, dishes and appliances.

In those days when we weren't in the middle of a financial meltdown I didn't give much thought to the retailers who had sold off the extra merchandise to Banks. I was just glad that I was able to buy stuff at great prices.

The American Red Cross is again sponsoring the Holiday Mail For Heros campaign.

For the second year in a row, The American Red Cross is collecting
holiday cards to distribute to American service members, veterans and
their families in the United States and around the world.

Click HERE and follow the instructions carefully. Do it now.

I would buy the Linden Street 100% Leather Club Sofa  for the J C Penneys contest

Do I think others are not sincere in their compliments because I am not always sincere in mine?Do I think everyone is thinking criticaly of me, because I think critically of them?Do I always assume others are talking about me behind my back, because I talk about others?Have you looked in the mirror lately?

Are people/media outlets serious with this Sarah Palin turkey butchering thing?

And here's what I want for Christmas. You listening?

My first "ta da" dish: a treat for lunch, brunch or dinner

It's happened. I'm not cool enough to hold my kid's hand

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