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The Paths of the Perambulator
That old perambulator led me down to the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Ankeny, Iowa today. It’s a wonderful thrift store and “the” place for cash-strapped professionals to update their wardrobes. In addition, they usually have a decent furniture selection … Continue reading
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Typical day at the thrift store
I just got back from my weekly trip to Goodwill seeking old books and wow, I am happy! Now I only have a couple of rules for buying books at the thrift store. First, I have to be interested in … Continue reading
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Tender is the Night
This is a great book for anyone but a middle-aged man. In the beginning, Dr. Diver is charming and debonair if somewhat flighty and promiscuous. He makes several poor choices. One, he becomes romantically involved with a mental patient and … Continue reading
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