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- December 23rd, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
Treasure Box Wednesday: Pre-Christmas Thrifting
In spite of the hustle and the bustle of the holidays, the lure of the Red, White and Blue thrift store ended up being a little too strong. So I popped in to see what might await.The first thing I spi…
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Doctor Who Versus the Daleks Verus the Dickens Christmas Village
Who stands tall (or at least disproportionately out of scale) when the Dickens Christmas Village in the living room is overrun by invaders from another planet? Why, our dashing Doctor Who, of course!L…
- December 21st, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Doggs and Reindeer Living Together, Mass Hysteria
(Part of the Humor Bloggers Christmas Carnival)I'd pretty much pooh-poohed all the paranoid blather about 2012 being the End of the World As We Know It...Until this morning. Because I do believe I saw…
- December 20th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
Christmas Comes to Scoobie\'s Ranch
Regular readers may remember my friend Scoobie, who had been renting from me, and recently bought a house of her own. And today, thanks to her kindness (and also the fact I had my camera with me and s…
- December 18th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
The Dead Blog Memorial Wall and Rave Party
They fill our weekly routines with joy, laughter, knowledge.... And then, too soon, they are gone... Vanished suddenly from our lives like pretty much any Joss Whedon series on FOX.Yes, I'm talking ab…
- December 16th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Eau de Terrier Blanc: A Unique Fragrance
Lisa's post over at Boondock Ramblings--- about the eye-watering stench of one of her cats-- reminded me of my four-legged friend, Fritz.Now Fritz was a past landlord's dog, a large and cheerful white…
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Treasure Box Wednesday: Ya Gotta Start Somewhere
Given the only item I thrifted this last week, and why, I figured you all might enjoy seeing the Before, and then getting a glimpse of the Future. Cryptic, I know. But it'll all make sense shortly, tr…
- December 14th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Mr. Toad\'s Driver Re-Education Program
Good morning, Class! And welcome to the Wild Wood Constabulary's Driver Re-Education Program and Speed Addiction Management.I am Mr. Toad, and I'll be your teacher for this re-training course.Now, lik…
- December 13th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
In the (Saint) Nick of Time
I feel I'm really pushing the Christmas deadlines here, trying to get things done. But then I looked back at my blog posts last year at this time and I was saying the same thing. So at least I'm consi…
- December 11th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Santa Was a Jerk
Okay. It's finally out there. I've said it once and I'll say it again:Santa was a jerk.No, no, not to me. To Rudolph. And I think because of his position and influence and the potential for coal-fille…
- December 10th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
Treasure Box Wednesday: People Who Live in Cardboard Houses
Ah, two more rooms down, one-and-a-half to go! Christmas cheer has exploded here at Waterhouse.Well, not quite. I mean, it starts out as Christmas grumbling because, honestly, who really wants to clim…
- December 9th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Roger, the Friendly Neighborhood Human Skull
"Thar be skeletons ahead!" the disembodied Disney pirate voice warned. Or something to that effect. I don't recall precisely. I was five. It was my first time on the Pirates of the Caribbean ride. And…
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The Treasure Box Will Open Tomorrow Instead
Hi folks! Just wanted to let you know that for this week, Treasure Box Wednesday will be moved to Thursday.I've been working on some more decorating goodies to show you, but am not quite finished with…
- December 7th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Shopping Tips for People Who Hate to Shop
I see you there in the stores. You give yourself away. It's in the eyes, I think. The same trapped look one sees in aged zoo animals who have vague memories of jungles beyond their simulated concrete…
- December 6th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
Young Frankentree Puts on the Ritz
Zot! A quick bolt of lightning was all it took!(Okay, maybe more like an extension cord and a three-prong plug, but hey, same diff.)"It... is.... ALIVE!" I shouted to the heavens, wearing a labcoat an…
- December 4th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Christmas Songs that Need to Be Written
The awesome beauty of crystallized precipitation... The joy of uniting with people who share a common genetic structure... Hard-shelled, protein-rich foodstuffs combusting over a potential fire-hazard…
- December 2nd, 2009
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Ten Signs Your Neighbor is a Zombie
So you think you might be living next door to a flesh-eating zombie, but want to be sure. In suburbia, a neighbor with a glazed expression and red-stained clothes may not, in fact, be zombified. Mrs.…
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Treasure Box Wednesday: Victorian Beauties
Normally when you think of the area around Miami, you might think of big pastel-painted hotels in classic art deco or mid-century modern styling. But this year, my treasure-hunting in south Florida an…
- November 30th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Turkey of a Travel Day Answers and Giveaway Winner
Last week, Of Cabbages and Kings had its second not-necessarily-annual-yet-really-spiffy giveaway contest, where participants had to predict which tribulations and turns my Thanksgiving travel plans w…
- November 28th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
Blogging at Over 10,000 Feet
Well, this is a Thrift Shop Romantic first, I must say. This would be my premiere post composed at over 10,000 feet in the air!Yes, I'm heading home to Pittsburgh from Thanksgiving and being the thrif…
- November 27th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Hidden Motives of Self-Flushing Toilets and Other Air Travel Musing
“Family Friendly.” One of the airport security lines was labeled this in large cheerful letters. Which got me wondering what that said about the other lines.Like the one I was in.I know it probabl…
- November 25th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
Treasure Box Wednesday: Turkey Temptations
There was something in the Treasure Box this week-- only I can't show it to you yet!Yes, the power of Christmas gifting thrifting means the items I bought are for a buddy who happens to read the blog.…
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Cabbages\' Turkey of a Travel Day Giveaway Contest
So, for some pre-Thanksgiving fun, I thought we here at Of Cabbages and Kings would play a giveaway game.Right now, Yours Truly is flying off for Turkey Day festivities to the Sunshine State. And beca…
- November 24th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has started a new discussion: Tips to Really Liven Up Thanksgiving
- November 23rd, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Tips to Liven Up Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving: food... Fellowship... 30 people crammed into a dining room the size of a shoebox, half of them with food allergies, though none of them the exact same ones...The potential for someone sw…
- November 22nd, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
Blue Christmas and Tiny Purple Rebellions
Well, Elvis may have been sad and lonely during his Blue Christmas, but I think he may have just needed a splash of gold and a bit more tinsel. Because popping a few extremely early Christmas decorati…
- November 19th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
The New Facebook Simulated Maternal Nagging Features
Facebook's starting to sound like dear old Mom. In its deep desire for us all to be happy and connected (and feed lonely farm animals), Facebook has developed a Suggestions sidebar----Or what I like t…
- November 18th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
The Hardware Store Complimentary Dad
My bud Scoobie and I have discovered an unmet marketing need. When stepping into one of these big-box mega hardware stores, we've decided each layman-- unskilled in the mysterious ways of "fixed wall…
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Treasure Box Wednesday: Treasured Transformations
To indulge in a little personification for a moment, my house lately must feel a little like Cinderella-- post-fairy-Godmother-makeover. In the last month, two rooms have gotten a very new look, and I…
- November 16th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
The Quest for the Holy Easy-Bake
"It's the thought that counts." That's what adults tell kids about gift-giving after they've unwrapped the seventh annual itchy, orange knit sweater with a kitten appliqued on it from Great Aunt Eunic…
- November 15th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
Choosing Wall Paint You Won\'t Regret
What is it about choosing wall paint that somehow ends up seeming like a deep, painful decision akin to Kennedy's pressures in Cuban Missile Crisis? I mean, it's just paint after all. Color. Something…
- November 13th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Portrait of Anonymous: An Interview
Who is the single hardest working individual online today? It must be the unflappable.... the infamous... the ever-present...Anonymous.Anyone who has a blog, a web site, or a forum knows him well. He…
- November 11th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has started a new discussion: Drawing Your Own Blog Illustrations
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Treasure Box Wednesday: the Road Less Traveled
In Sunday's post, we talked about how the Victorian look isn't particularly popular right now, so those of us who love romantic decorating can find some pretty amazing things at thrift stores.This pos…
- November 10th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
The Injustice League Fights Anti-UnInjusticeness and Stuff
Who can you depend on, to stand strong in the fight against injustice, untruthiness and pricey shoe rentals?...The Injustice League, that's who! Pre-approved and properly-insured A-list superheroes (a…
- November 9th, 2009
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Something\'s Come Between Us: the Bulletproof Fishtank of Customer Service
There are two places I go regularly where the customer service is protected by a plexiglass fishtank.Now, you'd think one of these would be the bank, right? The one place where we all expect to see Ed…
- November 8th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
The Victorians Might Have Loved Thrift Shopping
As I came away with a bundle of unique goodies from the Red White and Blue thrift store this weekend, I realized: the Victorians might very well have loved thrift shopping.I mean think about it: they…
- November 6th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
The Murders of Jack the Tripper
Jack Tripper: Klutz... Swingin' single... Staunch supporter of the Velour tracksuit... Up-and-coming chef....And knife-wielding serial killer prowling for California's most beautiful blonds?Yes, recen…
- November 4th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Slawstrodamus\' Prophecies for 2012
Regular readers of Of Cabbages and Kings know our beloved mascot, Old King Cole Slaw, as a devil-may-care online adventurer, raconteur, skilled dancer, and otherwise leafy wonder.But did you also know…
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Treasure Box Wednesday: Hot Cup o\' Good Fortune
After a few errands on Saturday, I set out on that gray, blustery day a-thrifting down Route 30.Why does it seem when winds do howl and rain does pelt against the windows, there's comfort wandering ar…
- November 2nd, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
Lewis Carroll Tests Out Jabberwocky
The woman was packed into her black Victorian dress, her hair piled high, bearing plumes that bobbed like an exotic bird looking to attract another exotic bird for an afternoon of passion and seed.As…
- November 1st, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: The Thrift Shop Romantic
Fireplace Fun: Part Two
When last we left the Great Fireplace Installation of 2009, most of the wooden trim had been attached, and the fireplace was getting an extra coat of paint...Little did I know the unexpected challenge…
- October 30th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
The School of Self-Service Voiceovers
Have you ever used those self-checkout registers in stores?Ever notice that sometimes they're completely misinformed about what you've bought, how it's pronounced, and whether it's even in a 50-foot r…
- October 28th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has started a new discussion: Zombies, Shaun of the Dead and, um, Verse
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Treasure Box Wednesday: Heavenly Finds
And a-one, and a-two, and everybody sing...Er, no, better not. Let's just talk about our friend the conducting cherub here, and the other found items for this Treasure Box Wednesday.The elaborate wing…
- October 27th, 2009
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ThriftShopRomantic has posted a new entry on: Of Cabbages and Kings
T\'was the Night Before Halloween, Plus Zombies
T'was the night before Samhain and all through the mallThe zombies, they found it a great human haulAll hungry they'd tripped to this mecca of doshAnd readied themselves for a holiday noshThe humans h…
- October 26th, 2009
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