Cheapskate Average Jane

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Now that it's snowy outside, I decided it was time to clean off these boots and wear them again.

I got most of the mud off, but they were in serious need of polishing.

When I opened my ancient tin of Kiwi black shoe polish, it was all dried up and broken into chunks. For a moment, I considered whether it might be possible to put the remaining polish in a microwave-safe container, melt it, and pour it back into the tin.

Then I came to my senses and realized that it couldn't possibly cost more than a few dollars to just buy some more. After all, I'd probably had my current supply for more than a decade.

In the meantime, I did the best I could with what was left in the old tin.

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4 responses to “Cheapskate Average Jane”

December 18, 2008

Mikey

Average Jane wears Army boots!

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December 18, 2008

Pete and Pam

PresentMagazine.com is putting together Top 10 Lists for the year including Top 10 local blogs. Care to submit a list to us? Also, would you be willing to post a call for submissions? We’d like to hear from as many local bloggers as possible about what blogs they’re following and would recommend. Responses can be sent to us via email – present@presentmagazine.com – no later than December 21.
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December 18, 2008

Susan

I wanted to say thanks for the pomegranate salsa recipe you posted ages ago. I made it for our Christmas party, and jarred the extra to give. It was a hit!

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December 19, 2008

Keith

Wow, you got snow for Christmas – no such luck here.

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