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Talk of the town: Business advice that’s totally not stupid
To whom am I speaking? Oh, this is spooky. Apparently, the Sun Journal provides an audio service where some robotic voice will read the day’s news to you, the “reader.” I tried it the other day with one of my columns and I’ve got to admit, the narrator sounded pretty authentic. The creepiest part was […]
In a word: Another bite at the Algonquin Round Table
Dorothy Parker chimed in with, “I’m not a writer with a drinking problem, I’m a drinker with a writing problem.”
Buy nothing, build community: Area Buy Nothing groups are saving money while helping neighbors
The groups are springing up around the region as people find a new way to bond with neighbors, fill needs and reduce the waste stream.
In a word: The Algonquin Round Table’s witty wordplay
New York City well-known wordsmiths left their mark on American literature and the Algonquin Hotel.
Buy Nothing rules
1. Give. Ask. Borrow. Lend. Share gratitude. We are a gift economy movement. Uphold the Buy Nothing ethos. 2. Keep it legal. Anything legal is allowed as a gift/ask. Follow all national and local laws, as well as this platform’s Community Guidelines/Regulated Goods list. 3. Show your humanity. No cruelty, harassment, or hate speech. The Buy Nothing […]
Tale of a Halloween home intruder…sort of
Talk of the Town: By the way, for the second time in around five years, I accidentally walked into the ladies room at a local business. In my defense …
Mystery Photo for Nov. 14, 2021
Correctly guess where this photo was taken and have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.
How to start a Buy Nothing group
Make sure a group doesn’t already exist by checking the list at buynothingproject.org. If there isn’t one, you must contact the administration through the website and follow protocol. “Buy Nothing Project” is trademarked, and you will be happy for their guidance. Additionally, the exchanges are typically done on Facebook, so all members can see the […]
Face Time: Willie Wilcox’s wheelchair wish
Wilcox was born with spina bifida. His family is trying to get him into a better wheelchair so he can go back to work and live independently again.