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  1. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    I live in Maine. People NEED heat. Most Mainers use oil heat. Many Mainers are on fixed incomes. Some Mainers can't afford heat because oil is so expensive. But it's a necessity, and we're not in a Depression...although we may be in Maine.
  2. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Unless, of course, there isn't enough manpower, or money, to pay for or bring to market those necessities.
  3. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    :eusa_clap
  4. PrettySquareGal

    Number of handbags and pairs of shoes?

    And that's exactly why I don't collect podiatrists, although I once met a really cute one but I was married at the time.
  5. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    shakeshead agreed
  7. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    But as you explain, your raise and bonus is now worth a lot less because of the economy. None of us live in an economic bubble. But of course, some businesses/people will weather things better than others.
  8. PrettySquareGal

    Number of handbags and pairs of shoes?

    Oh, I collect. I COLLECT. :) Just not shoes or handbags. [huh]
  9. PrettySquareGal

    Number of handbags and pairs of shoes?

    I usually have to pay around $130 per pair since I have old lady feet/issues.
  10. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    I've always done well with the my-rear-is-on-fire motivational approach. There was a time when I was able to collect unemployment but chose not to and ended up making more money freelancing.
  11. PrettySquareGal

    Number of handbags and pairs of shoes?

    I can't afford to have many looks, although I can't say it has ever cut back on the looks I get. :) (Assuming they are of the complimentary kind, although one never knows!)
  13. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Yes. Or underemployed, half-employed...
  14. PrettySquareGal

    Number of handbags and pairs of shoes?

    Ambition seems too noble a term to define drudgery. :)
  15. PrettySquareGal

    Number of handbags and pairs of shoes?

    Am I the only gal here and maybe in America that has only a few pairs of shoes and two handbags?
  16. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    This is definitely NOT a good sign: "Due to budgetary constraints, the Economic Indicators service (http://www.economicindicators.gov) will be discontinued effective March 1, 2008."
  17. PrettySquareGal

    Age spots......

    Maybe under eye creams that contain skin brighteners can be applied to it? Why does it drive you crazy?
  19. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Most people could find a job at the local manufacturing plant and stay with the same company until retirement. People were able to buy houses on minimum wage. You didn't need both parents to work to make ends meet. Life was good. There was no need to talk about the economy.
  20. PrettySquareGal

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    I think there is an over-reliance on the media and government to define and tell us when things are starting to suck economically. I look at the cost of living compared to average salaries, to start.
  21. PrettySquareGal

    Best Underdog movie

    The Search http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/43357/The-Search/overview
  22. PrettySquareGal

    Historical Houses lost to Fire - More than just an old building to me

    Lack of funds. :( http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/022113.html http://news.mainetoday.com/updates/021861.html
  23. PrettySquareGal

    Historical Houses lost to Fire - More than just an old building to me

    Here in Maine I've read of at least two historical societies/sites having to close down recently. I've lost count of how many Starbucks have opened. (Hi. :) )
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