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Can We Talk 2

by Pumpkin in a New Year

Rated: 13+ · Book · Family · #2058371

Musings on anything.

My blog was filled up. I'm too lazy to clean it out. So I started a new one.

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10 Most Recent Blog Comments:

Soldier_Mike

Dec 5, 2025 at 11:45pm
In response to "Food Stamps and EBT"

Although I don't get SNAP benefits, my daughter does, so I've been aware of the purchase limitations for quite some time. I, too, shake my head at the "Sorry you can't have it already fixed; good luck putting together a meal" situation.

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Jeff

Dec 5, 2025 at 6:58pm
In response to "Food Stamps and EBT"

I agree that fraud and other abuses of benefits programs can be a real problem and should be addressed. But it always makes me sad when the solutions being put forward involve making it more difficult to receive or maintain those benefits for everyone. Our first priority should be making sure people have their basic needs covered.

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Reagana

Nov 25, 2025 at 6:28pm
In response to "Early Christmas Present"

I had shingles twice, as well. Both times in my 20's which is supposedly not very common. I feel yout pain. It is Terrible. I hope you heal quickly.

Jeff

Nov 1, 2025 at 7:58pm
In response to "New Adventure"

Where we live, our waste management actively discourages us from going to the landfill ourselves. They charge something like $75 per load you want to dispose of. The only way that would be cheaper than a month of residential waste removal services would be if I had a huge truck or a trailer to haul multiple months' worth of trash all in one go.

Jeff

Oct 20, 2025 at 10:45pm
In response to "Recyclables"

I used to have a hard time letting stuff go if it was just going to be thrown in the trash. But like you, I tend to use stuff (especially clothing) until it wears out, so I've had to come to terms with the fact that I got my money's worth out of it and nobody needs a shirt with a hole in it, or a pair of shoes with no treads on them anymore.

Soldier_Mike

Oct 19, 2025 at 10:33pm
In response to "Decluttering"

I don't feel I've acquired much, since my wife passed. On the other hand, I've not made much of an effort to "thin the herd" either, so I think I have a fairly good picture of what you're facing. Best of luck!

Jeff

Oct 11, 2025 at 4:18pm
In response to "Anticipation"

Congratulations on getting a new computer! Sounds like it will definitely be a relief once you're all set up at home with your wifi so you don't have to go to the library anymore!

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Jeff

Oct 3, 2025 at 5:43pm
In response to "Dental Hygienists"

I have the same issue with my dentist. They really push to have their clients come in every six months, but if I ever have to reschedule, they go, "Well the next available appointment we have is four months from now."

Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 22, 2025 at 5:20pm
In response to "Clothing Center"

I bought 4 pair of second-hand socks today... hopefully woolen. They are kinder to my feet.

I mostly wear second-hand clothes. A few items I've had for over 15 years.

Kåre เลียม Enga

Sep 22, 2025 at 5:16pm
In response to "Marigolds"

I had a friend who could grow four-o'clocks along her foundation. Some perennials are semi-hardy. My geraniums are geriatric. I only have two left.

I have a marigold coming up from seed now but I'll be gone 5 weeks. We'll see.

June 13, 2018 at 11:52pm

#936279

Computer World Running Ahead of Me

I'm just not a part of the electronic age. I've spent half the day trying to install my security system on my new computer, now that the trial one has expired. The one I already had on the old one automatically renewed on my charge card. I've had it for years. I did the chat thing with the support person, but he kept closing out on my while I was trying to follow his instructions. At this point, I don't have a firewall, so I feel like calling my bank and reversing the charge. It's too frustrating. I don't recommend auto-renewal to anyone, but I can't sign into the account to stop that either.

I have a printer that I can't install software for. Now on the old computer, I did all these things, including photo software with no problem. Everything has changed. Things are the same today that they were two years ago! A person who knows how to do these routine things could go into business for himself. Of course, he'd have to have a business license, be bonded (going into people's homes for wiring and setting up), advertise, write invoices, and probably have a bank card ap to collect fees. There would be expenses, but a lot of people would use such a house call computer doctor.

I set up an Instagram account on my desktop, but you can only use it on your phone. I can't set the phone ap up! I feel like a moron. A lot of people do these things, but they are just lousy at teaching others. If you ask a young person in a store that sells computers and supplies, they don't know how to answer you. They know nothing of office or business programs. I know two people who do a lot of fancy things, but they are super busy with multiple jobs and doing computer jobs for their church, including music and video.

I belong in the dark ages.

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