complete with a carrying case, so obviously everyone else loses them as well--$4.95. Then I found this in a used bookstore for $2.00.
It was written in the early 1950s with graduating seniors in mind, and says in the introduction that they have been taught facts and that now it is time to learn to think and have well-thought-out opinions, and presents 4 essays with 4 different points of view on topics ranging from writing well to motion pictures to collectivism vs. individualism. The topics are perhaps a bit outdated--atomic age, Communism--but I love the very thought of this book. Could you imagine people forming their opinions through thoughtful research and reflection instead of from 30-second sound bytes and knee-jerk reactions? Well, neither can I to be honest, but I think it would indeed be wonderful. This is my next book to read. $2.Years ago I started collecting Christmas ornaments from places I had been--after first trying sweatshirts, which got expensive, then coffee mugs, which take up space and eventually made their way to the Idaho Youth Ranch. The hotel had a Christmas ornament available--9.00
and as Andy and I both love to cook, we went "half-sies" on a cookbook featuring recipes from hotel restaurants throughout Oregon. $12.50.And on the way home, we did stop to get my beads, only to get home and discover
I got the wrong color. I have been using "Amethyst" and came home with "Light Orchid." I'll be trying that one again on my lunch hour. $2.65--sort of.So far I have spent $41.67 of my $100, which should leave me enough for my Goober Goggles. YAY!
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Oh, I am living vicariously through your spending! (not that I'm on a ban, I'm just reveling in your fun.)
I'm laughing so much at the used book--maybe it's because I work with teenagers but I love the ridiculous idea that facts should be amassed for eighteen years before one begins to form opinions or apply critical thinking skills. How quaint. :-) You'll have to tell me how well your research goes.
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