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Tea And Frugality
Sitting beside me, and somewhat inside me, is a cup of Formosa Oolong, a tea with a name that would cause a controversy if mentioned in the wrong place at the wrong time. Here, it is welcome, which isn’t a … Continue reading
Paying For Bad Packaging
Don’t judge a book by its cover. Don’t judge a letter by its envelope. Don’t judge what’s in the box by looking at the box. Skip the judgments and maybe even make some money. Weirder things happen. Two envelopes showed … Continue reading
Unexpected Favorite Gifts
“What was your favorite gift this year?” I overheard that at the office, the day after Christmas. Thoughts run faster than words, and my mind sprinted along, but without gaining traction. About the time I was wondering at not having … Continue reading
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A Rakkasan Twitter Mystery
The mysterious box is opened. The kettle is warming up, heading to “A full rolling boil”. A friendly tea provider has been consulted. A typo has been found. Just another episode in my not-so-boring life. Thanks, Twitter, I guess. And … Continue reading
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Tagged dandelion botanical, Facebook, klout, Lands End, LinkedIn, Rakkasan, real estate, reputation economy, social media, sustainability, tea, TomTea, Tumblr, Twitter
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Housing Oil Yuan And Tea Prices
There isn’t just one number for the price of tea in China. The only number that matters to me is how much it costs when I buy some. A bunch of prices are bumping around in my head. They’re all … Continue reading
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Tagged China, currencies, dandelion botanical, frugal, frugality, housing, investing, oil, personal finance, Seattle, Simple Living, stocks, tea, wealth, Whidbey
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What I Can Do With An Eighth Of A Teaspoon
Thank you all for putting up with the joke about making a cup of tea from two bits of a marijuana bud. Total effect: I smiled because I got past everyone else’s anxieties and anticipations. This personal finance and amateur … Continue reading
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Tagged cannabis, frugal, frugality, Langley, marijuana, minimalism, personal finance, Simple Living, tea
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