Posted in Home and Family, That's Life, tagged clothes, everyday life, frugality, housekeeping on February 28, 2012| Leave a Comment »
If you read old books and journals, you’ve probably noticed wintertime references to everyday activities like breaking a covering of ice in the washbasin in the morning, before you wash. Or, perhaps not quite that, but instead, say, a habit of closing off part of the house in cold weather. Actually, we did that in our house when I was growing up, and I’ve often done it since. Because it makes sense.
The Common Room shares time-tested ways of staying warm without breaking the budget.
Posted in Books, That's Life, tagged Books, history, World War II on February 16, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Denny Hartford has been focusing on World War II in his reading (both fiction and nonfiction) and shares some recommendations.
Posted in Home and Family, That's Life, tagged America, everyday life, human dignity, society on February 15, 2012| Leave a Comment »
From Ignorance to Mastery at The Common Room looks at the surprising ignorance of some folks caught in the social safety net.
Suitable For Mixed Company 