We are "blessed" to be within walking distance of three mattress stores, and two department store chains in a mall.
The three of us went to J. C. Penney to look for a bed for the kid: he is the right size for a "big boy bed" and is toilet trained at last.

"They had a sale just this past weekend, I know that," says the man. We go, and yes, 30% off boxsprings and mattresses and metal frames on a "pre-sale." The orders are taken at sale price, and later the charge is made. $477.31 including tax and delivery from California.

Spent $36.77 on two Japanese books for my second bestest friend -- even though they weren't on her wish list she says they were EXACTLY what she needed and is very thrilled that I could read her that well (don't we all like it when our friends and loved ones understand us so implicitly?).

Spent $32.00 on an Amazon.com gift for my friend Betsy, and $23.70 on an Amazon.com gift for my friend Diane. Dammit, why do Geminis have to be so friendly? They and the Sagittarians loosen my pursestrings.

I don't know what's stopping me from decluttering -- overly scattered? I offered $50/room to my aunt to help organize. She hasn't taken the bait.

1. 15 minutes: pick up crap
2. 20 minutes: sweep up crap.
3. 15 minutes: throw away crap.
4. 10 minutes: photograph furniture and post pics on craigslist.org