I've been finding a great many practical things at the thrift stores recently, a case of light bulbs, a new bath mat for the tub, a stereo cabinet, a reversible Adidas jacket, t-shirts, et. al.  But I have found a few noteworthy curiosities.

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Scored this nicely framed kitsch print yesterday at lunch ($20, Millersville Goodwill).


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Scored a nice boombox ($15, New Hampshire Value Village).( Read more... )

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I've been meaning to do a haul post for quite a while now, but it's been so long that most of the things I've bought have been sorted and deposited in their proper locations.  So I'm clearing my history, and starting afresh.  Today I bought a set of Harman Kardon Soundsticks II speakers ($5, Outlet Goodwill).  I'm using them for my PC right now, ( Read more... )

Picked up this 18" tall action figure (Columbia 2nd Ave. Thrift Store, $3).  But I have no idea who he is.  I think he's part of the Naruto series.  Anyone know?


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The rains have returned, people have been cleaning out their homes, and the thrift stores are once again stocked with antelope, buffalo, and warthogs.  My belly is full ( Read more... )

I've been wanting to get my hands of a copy of Photoshop for over a year now.  To release my inner Dada and put together some collages.  But the Photoshop software, even past and used versions, are prohibitively expensive.  I had all but given up and resolved to use a freeware photo manipulation app like GIMP.
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I finally came a cheap, portable word processor, the AlphaSmart Neo ($40, eBay).  It needs no Internet connection like a Chromebook, has fantastic battery life (3 AA batteries can reputedly power it for a year, according to a testimonial), and has a full size keyboard.  Plus if it breaks or get stolen, it will be a disappointment, not a tragedy.
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