Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
Cuss and more cussing.
My computer went crazy and may do so again.
I spent 3 hours attempting to get it working and have dumped all that I had working........
I am here, on a bare boned attempt, do not know if I will crash for ever, or if it was a glitch.
Don’t want folks having to guess at my where abouts.
I think the 2 babies are eating and am almost sure that I caught one drinking water.
Humane Society officer said the dogs had not been bailed out of jail.
So goes real life.
Hugs to all of you.
Thank you for the recipe.
You need to ask Delawhere how he makes the chips and uses them.
Plus now he is making flour of the zucchini.
My grandmother, boiled tilldone, drained very well, then fried them in cast iron skillet, until almost a brown mass......and they were good.
You could have served them for breakfast, in scrambled eggs.
The joys of motherhood.
Vegetables, reminds me of my brothers kids, Kendall at 10 years and his twin sisters at 9 years.
I told Kendall to eat the veggies on his plate, that is what would put the hair on his chest.
The next time I looked at the twins, Jana and Jeanette were peeking down the front of their blouses, then spoke up and said “Aunt Ruth, we do not want hair on our chest!!!”
Test is right, I guess Free Republic was down for awhile, for I was able to use mine for other sites, and now I have a double post.
Isn’t the internet wonderful???
When it works ...
Glad you came to visit the thread, you are always welcome.
Thanks. I read a lot. I comment when I can.
Before the next fire threat:
San Diego County residents are receiving a DVD video and accompanying printed materials on their doorstep this week.
The content applies to most of Southern California, so feel free to pass this on.
Below are links to three San Diego County-produced video clips (Before the Threat or B4TT) that are included on that DVD, plus additional video produced by local TV stations.
Click on the following links to view the videos...
B4TT Video Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj7EHvsrRzs
B4TT Video Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XhGOvxuB3o
B4TT Video Part 3...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzgfVblgK4s
KUSI Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UmJxSHmv2M
KUSI Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmzlEXLJg-8
KUSI Part 3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRPV7xvrmtA
10NEWS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOmBFwjik2s
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Brian Walsh
- FOXNews.com
- July 21, 2009
http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2009/07/21/heritage-house-law/
You’re (Probably) a Federal Criminal
Federal law now criminalizes activities that the average person would never
dream would land him in prison. Consequently, every year, thousands of
upstanding, responsible Americans run afoul of some incomprehensible federal
law and end up serving time in federal prison.
With all the attention that’s been paid lately to long federal sentences for
drug offenders, it’s surprising that a far more troubling phenomenon has
barely hit the media’s radar screen. Every year, thousands of upstanding,
responsible Americans run afoul of some incomprehensible federal law or
regulation and end up serving time in federal prison.
continues and if this is already happening, think of the future.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm142940.htm
Publix Issues Voluntary Recall on Publix Gourmet Peanut Mix Because of Possible Health Risk
Contact:
Maria Brous
863-680-5339
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — LAKELAND, Fla., Feb. 4, 2009 — Publix Super Markets is issuing a voluntary recall for Publix Gourmet Peanut Mix. The product contains peanut products that are from Peanut Corporation of America, which has been implicated in a national outbreak of Salmonella. Product was distributed to Publix stores for retail sale. The recalled product has a UPC number of: 41415 - 06786 and is packaged in a 28 ounce plastic tamper resistant container.
“As part of our commitment to food safety and in cooperation with the FDA, we are issuing this voluntarily recall,” said Maria Brous, Publix director of media and community relations. “Publix stores discontinued the sale of this item prior to the recall; however, since some customers may still have the peanut mix in their homes, we wanted to take every precaution. To date, there have been no reported cases of illness. Consumers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund. Publix customers with additional questions may call our Consumer Relations department at 1-800-242-1227 or by visiting our website at www.publix.com.”
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I think I remember DW saying once not to leave them in the canner. But I don’t know why because it’s also been said that the slower they cool, the better.
If Eagle says it’s fine, then I’m sure it is.
Yup - I love them pings!
LOL! I loved Steve Martin in that movie. If only I could remember the name. All I can think of is ‘The Idiot’. But no, that’s a Dostoyevski book. Funny how my mind mixes things up the older I get ;)
[This reads as an ad, but the website has many projects and pages for the children to color and learn with. Her art is wonderful and her animals makes me want to take up coloring again....granny]
We’re going on the road again!
My publisher has announced all of the town and cities for my fall
book tour for the 20th anniversary of THE MITTEN and my new JAN BRETT’S
SNOWY TREASURY. I’ll be visiting cities in Vermont, New York,
Pennsylvania, Virginia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama,
Georgia, Kentucky, and Indiana. I’ll be giving a book talk at each visit
and hope that you can come. I’d love to see you! You can find all of
the visits at:
http://janbrett.com/2009_fall_tour.htm
The Lunch on the Bus contest has started. Chose the city where you
and three friends would like to join Jan Brett for lunch on the 2009 Fall
tour. Then add your name and email address to be included in the drawing.
One grand prize luncheon will be awarded by a random drawing on October
16th, 2008. They’ll be 99 additional prizes.
http://www.janbrett.com/contest_2010/lunch_on_the_bus_contest.htm
There’s a new Piggyback for teachers and librarians with the ideas of
wonderful teacher Alicia Thomas.
http://janbrett.com/piggybacks.htm
It’s a pleasure to be in touch.
Sincerely,
Jan Brett
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This message was sent by Jan Brett, Post Office Box 366, Norwell, Ma, 02061
Oh, granny, what a heartbreaking story. I’m so sorry about your Mama Siamese cat.
What a horrible thing to happen and even worse for you to see it and have nobody help. Thank goodness the Animal Control lady is a good person and is there to help. I hope she gets the other dog and the pair get put to sleep.
Wish I was there to help you with the wee ones. Much luck with them!
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