The Sojourner

@TheSojourner (42487)

United States • Age 66

Joined myLot 7 years ago

Do not mistake directness for unkindness, nor questions for disrespect. I get through life as best as I know how.

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Discussions (187)

The Sojourner 's Discussions

COOPER'S CORNER: C'mon, Mom! It's time for night-night

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 3h

NOTE: Cooper's Corner is written in the voice of 8-year-old rescue dog, Cooper. When you comment, you are responding to him, and he will answer accordingly. ***** Hi everyone! it is Cooper and I am so tired....

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Frugal Living: Leftovers for 2 days, but plans for tomorrow

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 7h

I'm doing my best to use up food and not buy new things that I don't yet need.. Last night I ate up the leftover baked buccatini pasta with a salad. Today for lunch I made hash brown potatoes, grilled tomatoes with spinach, and a...

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COOPER'S CORNER: I did it!

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 23 May

NOTE: Cooper's Corner is written in the voice of 8-year-old rescue dog, Cooper. When you respond, remember you are speaking to him and he will answer accordingly. * * * * * Hi everyone! Cooper here! Well, I did it! I got...

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Cooper's Corner: I'm on my way to get a haircut

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 23 May

NOTE: Cooper's Corner is written in the voice of 8-year-old rescue dog, Cooper. Should you respond, please remember your responding to him, and he will reply accordingly. Good morning everyone! Cooper here! Mom got me up...

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6 people

Frugal Living: you can eat well, and even splurge sometimes

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 23 May

Most people who follow my Frugal Living cooking discussions know that I try to keep things down to a very affordable cost, using as much as I possibly can to make that money stretch. I try to buy most everything on sale, and that...

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I got them done, and now it's time for bed

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 22 May

Well, I whittled away through all of the notifications. It took me forever, but thankfully, I can start fresh in the morning, as I have zeroed out my notifications. I don't have the energy to go explore any new discussions,...

saturday

good night

cooper

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The problem with my car was...

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 21 May

I don't know where the time has gone these last couple of days. I feel like I haven't much of a chance to catch up. I suppose that could be said for weeks and months, too. Anyway, just letting you know what happened with the car...

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I am not complaining, mind you...

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 21 May

I feel like I have been going through notifications, but I still have over 60 left in the queue that I just can't get to tonight! Please know that I am working through things, as I can. I suppose that we should all feel lucky...

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A Sunny-Side-Up Saturday

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 21 May

It is currently 60F/15.5C and sunny here in the Pacific Northwest, and expected to get to 70F/21C. I plan on spending little time on the computer this weekend, but will try to pop in from time-to-time to get through some of the...

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Cooper's Corner: Would someone tell my mom it's time for bed?

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 20 May

NOTE: Cooper's Corner is written in the voice of 8-year-old rescue dog, Cooper, a shih tzu min pin mixed breed. When you respond, please respond to Cooper, as he will be responding to you. ***** Hello everyone. Cooper...

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My excitement for the day... Not!

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 19 May

I had to drive off base to go pick something up and I decided that I was going to drive to my local Starbucks and get a tea. All was well, and I pulled into a parking spot and shut my vehicle down in order to sit and drink it and...

excitement

car problems

battery

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Frugal Living: Dinner tonight

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 19 May

Dinner was simple for me tonight. I had taken out a container of something I made a month ago, that was the pork riblets that I bought at 99 cents a pound. They were in a very tasty pepper and tomato sauce, and I heated that up,...

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I Appreciate the Kindness and Love from You

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 19 May

This last couple of weeks, and months, I have received some surprises in the mail. I still have a long way to go to knowing how to accept gifts, and I never know how to show or reciprocate such kindness and love. Of course, I...

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Armed with Language: What do you know about Japanese-American History?

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 19 May

I just watched one of the most interesting documentaries I have ever seen. I have always been fascinated by World War II history, but mostly in the European theatre. Of course, there is a lot more history from other...

world war ii

racism

japanese internment camps

history

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What do you call a cup of leftover soup, and a half cup of leftover rice?

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 19 May

Good morning (it is still 11:42 a.m. as I am writing this) from the Pacific Northwest. Cooper and I have already been out for our walk. He ate well this morning, and is back to relaxing on his pillow on the couch! I needed to...

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On the way back down, or is that back up?

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 19 May

Today, I woke up and felt better than I have for quite some time. As well, my slacks weren't nearly as tight on me. (I have been able to zip them all up, though they have all been just a bit snug on me.) Before I ate my...

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Special Pup Forces Recruit Cooper Awaits Stealth Mission

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 19 May

Lying in wait, newly recruited scout, Cooper, gathers Intel on the enemy. He has yet to attend basic training, so his stealth moves have not yet been perfected. Until then, he must rely on his camouflage, and hope like hell...

cooper

special forces

rescue dog

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I was busy cooking the last couple of days

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 19 May

The last few days I've been cooking and trying some things to greatly reduce any amount of waste of the fresh vegetables in my refrigerator.. Yesterday I ended up making some pasta with zucchini and mushrooms, and tomato sauce....

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Cooper needs a haircut

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 17 May

Except for a couple of trims here and there, Cooper got his last full haircut in October. He is rather scruffy now. I have an appointment on Monday with a new groomer, Nikki, who apparently has a reputation of being able to deal...

cooper

haircut

rescue dog

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Are You Feeding a Family? Get back to basics!

The Sojourner @TheSojourner (42487) • United States 17 May

I write a lot about frugal living. I am, by no means, an expert. Nor am I a farmer's wife, or a mother of growing children. I live alone, though I have my dog. I also have the occasional person to come and share a meal with me....

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