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Geraldine Hartman's avatar

It's funny that you call him that because there is a company in town for waste disposal named Rumpke, and since his first presidency people have been defacing dumpsters around town for that company adding the letter "T" to the name. I'll have to take a picture next time I see one, Nurse Wendy has probably seen them.

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Lynmadd's avatar

Plant a garden… even if it’s just some herbs or tomatoes in a container . Cook at home.. Pinterest has lots of recipes…wear some of those clothes that aren’t your favorites…even if it’s just working around the house…. Buy some extra grocery staples if you can. Find neighbors with skills you need and help each other out….live simply but think of it as a fun challenge instead of what you are depriving yourself of. Find something to do each day that gives you a little joy

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Lisa K. Obrien's avatar

Thank you, Wendy, for laying out ideas and suggestions that even us suburbanites can manage. It’s horrible to feel powerless, and you’ve provided a cure.

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Wendy's avatar

I do it every day, or at least try to

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Lisa K. Obrien's avatar

I very much admire your industrious nature!

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Nightmaher's avatar

Thanks for the information. Great job Wendy!

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Wendy Parker's avatar

I love the idea of a collective. Money has always been a nasty thing I have to "deal with" for me, probably to my own detriment, however, I'm much better at doing things for the thought of tangible trades beyond money. Sewing for Bread kicks ass to me. You know I'm gonna say it. It's the name of my new band. Haa! :) Love this info, Wendy. Thanks.

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Joyce Reese's avatar

...and thank you.

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Joyce Reese's avatar

This will be so important in terms near future. I am already preparing...

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