While I was wrapping gifts yesterday, I felt something in my back move. Nothing agonizing, just a sharp pain that very clearly said: “You REALLY don’t want to do that.” My body talks to me. I’ve not had any major sports related injuries (fencing is surprisingly safe as long as you’re not an idiot) but
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Clinging to the World
I was about fourteen when I realized I wasn’t a Christian. I wasn’t really raised anything in particular, my parents are both indifferent agnostics, but I went to Catholic school from the first grade on. Earlier if you count the preschool run by Peter Paul and Mary (no joke). As a child I sort of
Layaway: A Giant Step Sideways
With the economy melting around us, it’s not at all surprising that many stores are bringing back that 80s standby of layaway. And I guess it’s not all that surprising that people are biting. I guess layaway IS better, financially than credit. The biggest positive difference is that on layaway you aren’t spending money you