Keep an eye on your credit cards folks, particularly Discover. They just cut my credit line in half, no warning. I found out when I got an auto-generated email saying I was $45 away from my limit (it's supposed to warn at $500). I'm not happy, because this is a really bad time for us. I have a "secure email" in to customer service (bc the dept that ( Read more... )

I know I've said I'd avoid politics, but I've reached the point where I'm downright scared about the future of this country. Bush? *snort* He did NOTHING compared to what I think a Pres Obama will do:

( Read why I'm terrified for the future of my way of life.... )

( Ranting Ahead )

Watch out for Raceway gas stations, if you use credit cards! The ones around here are charging $0.10+ more per gallon for gas if you use a credit card, and it's not necessarily on the main sign. We got suckered yesterday, thought we were getting $3.61/gallon, then I realized the machine was saying $3.70. Worse, he had actually punched in premium (I ( Read more... )

Now, most Macy's these days are pretty messy and it can be hard to find staff. The prices are only good is you come in with tons of coupons, etc. I havnn't been impressed with the quality vs price ratio , though, at least in the clothing department.  Regardless, they do consistently carry plus sizes and I've found some good bargains there (fancy ( Read more... )

the insanity.

Remember, if you let the government control your health care, you let them control your LIFE. Is your health 100% perfect?

I've just had another example of how stupid the "War on Drugs" is. One of the members of my FlyingWithFibro mailing list went to see a pain management doctor because, *gosh*, she's in pain. Who would thunk? However, thanks to a combination of drug abusers who prefer prescription meds and the "War on Drugs," the doctor instead gave her a lecture ( Read more... )

Bah. Why do people honk a horn when they're picking someone up? GET OUT OF THE CAR. Heck, don't you have a cellphone? Call. Why does the whole neighberhood need to listen to your obnoxious horn. *grump*