Last night I got a phone call from my brother. He married J Oct, 2006. For a little over a year now, they had been having some major problems. About 3 months ago, they officially separated. Yesterday they went to the courthouse and paid the fee, and are now officially divorced. (No lawyers involved thankfully.)
My brother is really torn up about it. We talked for about an hour, and he was pretty choked up the whole time. I wish I could have been there to give him a hug. He told me that I've been a rock for him this past year, just because I've let him talk and not judged.
He is such a good kid. My heart hurts so much for him. So many of his adult dreams are now tarnished - marriage, owning a house ...
He'd been talking about maybe training to be a ski patrol person, but now that it is officially over, he might just head out to start nursing school. I really hope he can stop in Texas on his way there.
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If you haven't heard yet, the Kroger stores in the Southwest are having Double Coupon Day on August 15. They usually only double up to 39 cents, but on the 15th, they're doubling up to $1. Only the first coupon for any multiple items will be doubled.
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I listed my VHS/DVD player on craigslist. I've now had two people respond as being interested - but both want me to prove that it works. I understand why, but ... the only way I can think of is to have them come to my apartment. I really would rather not do that.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Sad News, Coupon News, and Craigslist
August 14th, 2009 at 12:25 am
August 14th, 2009 at 12:32 am 1250209930
Around us we have coffee shops etc with wireless acess and often they have power outlet out in the open.
August 14th, 2009 at 12:36 am 1250210190
Thanks!
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August 14th, 2009 at 12:39 am 1250210379
Yeah, he and J were together a total of 7 years. I told my brother that it would take time, and he'll need to go through the grieving process - it is kind of like a death, a death of a marriage.
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August 14th, 2009 at 08:32 pm 1250281976
Thanks dmontgrey. I hope things work out better for your brother and his wife. It is really hard to see someone you love hurting so much.
Thanks Baselle,
You're right, that is when I put up my picture on this blog. I don't get my picture taken very often ...
August 15th, 2009 at 08:53 pm 1250369615
Good luck selling the DVD player!
August 16th, 2009 at 04:31 am 1250397086