This is an amusing and entertaining post! You are a good brother and you should be proud of your acts of generosity. And hooray $mdash; the end result was beer! The image of the toy octopus on your head

Thank you for the kind wishes!

The oil helps to maintain the integrity of the herbs. Otherwise they will dry out and get "freezer burn." Look for info online when you get a chance, @seki1. You can also butter.

Thank you, @silvertop! Yes it's a great way to deal with herbs that will otherwise spoil.

Yes, you're exactly right! Women are constantly refreshing their wardrobes for different seasons, events, and activities — from professional to casual to out on the town. It's very expensive. So these

Ooh! How fun. I love to think of my photos providing an inspirational color palette! I will check out the post you linked to. Thanks @shanibeer.

Me too! So silly. I adore Halloween decorations!

Thanks!

It's too bad I couldn't get out earlier in the day when the sun was lighting the trees on fire and the colors blaze so bright they hurt your eyes! Now it's Saturday and I have time, but it's cloudy!

Thank you so much for laughing, @itsostylish. I knew it would cause mixed emotions, but hoped at least a few people would see the humor in it! Listing on Etsy is a great idea. I may do that. But I just

I had to contribute a story for this one!

Thanks so much, @agmoore. I have to admit, it was cathartic to write this! If I was really feeling vindictive, I would have used the real business names. But I just wanted to vent it (pretty much giggling

Oh my gosh, @litguru, thank you for feeling my pain! I actually find the whole thing as amusing as it is annoying. But writing this made me realize that I am absolutely done with these businesses. In no

Ha ha ha, yes I think I should do exactly that, @riverflows. I protected the stores by using made-up names, but they are all the same. They have so many people coming in with their used clothing that the

Thank you, @lizelle! Oh, trust me, I was laughing the whole time I wrote this because it really is hilarious in hindsight! Thanks so much as well for the info! I intended to add this to the post but felt

Thank you, @jacey.boldart. I know, right? I checked online snd the reviews are very mixed. Multiple people have had terrible experiences with these places, like I have! I'm so done with them. As I mentioned

Yes I'm excited about it! If at the end of the day we can do a little bit of good, it's a great day. ❤️

It's so hard to get rid of clothes, even if they no longer fit or the style is wrong. It's like we just keep feeling hopeful that at some point they will be just the right thing! But I've discovered that

Yes, we keep trying to make it work, against all reason. Never again, though! I've finally learned my lesson. I heard that there are women's shelters that need clothing, and I'm going to figure out how

Oh my! That would be a very startling realization. I'm sure it happens to a lot of people at one time or another. Hopefully after you recovered from embarrassment, you felt relief at not being late and