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conflict of interests

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I am definitely a Gemini. Only a Gemini could simultaneously ponder how to declutter their life and where to find the perfect pair of white pants at the same time. Consume; what a powerful word that is. Just look at these definitions: 1 : to do away with completely : DESTROY fire consumed several buildings [...]

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Warm Fuzzies

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When I posted instructions the other day to the crochet livejournal for the Mary-Jane slippers, this was one of the comments I recieved: “thank you so much! I want to make some of these for my mom–diabetes has mangled her foot so badly that she can’t wear real shoes anymore, and she pays a small [...]

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FredLETS

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LETS stands for “Local Economic Trading System”. It’s like a monetary system, or a barter network, established in a local town or city. There’s a small but growing group here in Fredericton working to establish a LETS and we’re having a potluck on Saturday! The potluck is open to anyone interested in joining or learning [...]

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When do you vote, mom?

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I managed to get myself to the voting station with J in tow. I registered, got my ballot and did my civic duty. On the way out, J asked “when are you going to vote, mom?”. “I just did, honey” I replied. She pondered for a minute and commented “that’s just boring mom”. I chuckled [...]

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