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In The Gift, which Margaret Atwood succinctly summarizes as a “classic study of gift giving and its relationship to art,” Lewis Hyde describes the principles of gifts, primarily that the gift must transfer, and “the feeling that if a gift is not treated as such, if one form of property is converted into another, something horrible will happen.” Aimee Bender’s “The Red Ribbon” is that what-if story—quiet, subtle, horrific, and sad—a cautionary tale about what happens when you treat a relationship as an economy and trade the gifts of love for the tit-for-tat of commodity exchange. The story has a...

Hello Again Everyone!  HERE As Promised, is the kitchen at LAND'S ENDI wish I could say that I'm finished with this room but I'm not.I'm still fixing certain things I'm unhappy with-but I say this on every post don't I? 🤪The main thing which has bugged me right from the start, is the Kitchen's countertop which I've already  remade 5 TIMES!The last 3 'Final' attempts were made using a "self-stick' metallic contact paper, which 😫 refuses to Stay Stuck!First it's Down then it's Up! I've repeatedly wrestled with it, trying to subdue it,but between me and the contact paper;  it's still a waiting game.   😳Now back to the kitchen-⛵️In the process of changing the countertop, I also changed the drawers and...

  Libbey Stemless Champagne Flute Glasses, Set of 12, Clear, 8.5 oz – 228 Libbey Stemless Champagne Flute Glasses, Set of 12, Clear, 8.5 oz – 228 - Easy-to-hold, stylish set of stemless champagne glasses for special occasions or everyday use, twelve 85-ounce flutes. Made lead-free in the usa durable and dishwasher safe for quick, easy cleanup. Stable, ergonomic, and balanced base helps prevent tipping stemless design helps save space in your cabinet. Use for casual get-togethers and all your entertaining also great as a gift for birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, celebrations, and more. Slender bowl and narrow rim optimize the bouquet,...

  Andalus 9-inch Over The Door Hook Organizer Rack, Holds 10 Hangers, Durable Construction, Space Saving Design, Easy to Install (2 Pack)Andalus 9-inch Over The Door Hook Organizer Rack, Holds 10 Hangers, Durable Construction, Space Saving Design, Easy to Install (2 Pack) -  home office organization maybe used in bedrooms, closets, bathrooms, and offices. Multi-functional hook rack a sturdy over the door hook rack, that holds 10 hangers and maybe used for hanging coats, shirts, jackets, bags and purses. Measures 9″ x 3″ x 1″. Durable molded plastic hanger rack slip over doors up to 1-1/4″ thick. Space saver recessed...

A post inspired by the word diaper? I’ve so got this. There are some family stories that become legendary the moment they happen. They are the stories that are so completely unbelievable, that they simply have to be true. You know the kind – the ones that make people say “wow, you can’t make up stuff this good.” It’s true – you really can’t. ~~~~~ Being a new parent is all kinds of wonderful and horrible wrapped up in one sweet-smelling little package. Nothing quite prepares you for the sleepless nights or the number of diaper changes that one small little person...