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I can see this being useful for people with hectic, busy lives and too much stuff in their fridge. Might keep you from having to toss food if you're reminded to use it before it goes bad. I just keep my fridge organized so that short term stuff is in one area and can be checked over quickly and regularly, plus I keep a running old fashioned paper list of things as I get low and replace as needed. Then there's the list of things I should grab next time I see it on sale. My notebook (that would be a little paper spiral bound jobby, not the computer type) has lists of things I'm on the lookout for, what size of thing would be needed where, etc. These apps are just an updated version of the same thing. If you already have a smart phone it makes sense since you're less likely to forget it than a little scribbler.

A friend and I once drank a bar out of their gin supply, then their vodka supply. It took one drink each of both for the two of us, no extra charge for the fruit flies in the glass. Now THAT was a bad bar! We sat with our backs to the wall and watched the very sketchy clientele slurp their draft beer as they ignored us completely until we finished up and left.

I've lived alone for years and prefer the radio on for most of the day. I live in a basement apartment and without having my own sound source I'd be getting distorted sounds from above and occasional thumps and crashes, followed by the scrabbling of cat claws. When nobody's home up there I like to have silence sometimes. I listen to CBC1 which has a lot of local items of interest as well as national and international. I often hear about a book I'd like to read or something I want to look for more info on. It's much easier to get things done with the radio rather than TV since there's no temptation to sit and watch "for a minute". Audiobooks are good too. Since my dad died 2 years ago my mom has had the TV going all day "for company" but she also has the radio on in other rooms at all times too. It would drive me nuts but she finds it comforting.

@Annie-O Shaving armpits doesn't need to be "anti-female" or the result of brainwashing. I shave my underarms when the hair gets long enough to start getting pulled when my arms move. I don't care what it looks like or what anybody else thinks about it, I do it to maintain my own comfort. Shaving the underarm hair has never caused me any discomfort, not doing so has. This is not intended as an attack on your position, I'm just pointing out another view. Each woman should be free to make her own decision based on what works for her, not on living up to an ideal image imposed by others.

My local thrift shop is a geat source of fabric and craft supplies as well. Last week I got 8 yards of woven plaid cotton flannel for $6.99. Not cheapie flannelette with a printed pattern but really good quality stuff. You can often find amazing curtains and vintage linens as well as useful kitchen gadgets. Got a wire umbrella stand that I use for my canes for $4.99, similar item on Etsy was over $30. Sometimes I like to get raw materials for experimental projects there, no big loss if it doesn't work out.

There's a tiny park a few blocks away from my house that has gorgeous mountain views and a perfectly placed bench to enjoy the view. I like to head over for the sunrise and get the latest tweets from the birds while sipping tea from a thermos. There may be one or two early dog walkers on their way to the dog park but the sports field next to it is empty and quiet.

I'm so glad we don't fuss over this kind of thing at our house. Some of us even lick off our dinner forks to use for pie later. Shocking!

Those scare me. I'd expect claws and teeth, or maybe it would start barking if you sat on one. Wait a minute . . . are they made from tribbles?

Ha, that dialup sound used to get me all excited. The adventure was about to begin! Where in the world would I end up this time? Don't really miss it though.

Could just be the photo but the white trim kind of looks like there is no trim. If the people who live there like it, then it's perfect, though not to my tastes. I like the dark floor with the white, but sort of wondering if white chairs might work better. I can see it either way - dark chairs blend into the floor but white ones might make the whole table setup more "floaty".