Category Archives: The “System”

All for the Money

Posted on 18/06/2013 by fishinthewater

Something has been preying on my mind lately as I constantly try to figure out how to make more money in less time. That’s the dream, right? To do as little work as possible and still make enough money to … Continue reading →

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Staying

Posted on 06/06/2013 by fishinthewater

Kate Payne Reclaiming Domesticity So here’s another response to this book that apparently has everyone in a tizzy. Or at least the other blogs I read. I’ve been thinking about the subject since my post yesterday. And the more I … Continue reading →

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Should I Stay or Should I Go?

Posted on 05/06/2013 by fishinthewater

The New Domesticity: Homespun Rebellion or Retreat? Oh, the thought that plagues me night and day. Is leaving a regular job in the regular workplace tantamount to giving up? Does it mean I’m not making a difference, not fighting for … Continue reading →

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And This

Posted on 25/05/2013 by fishinthewater

Same Sex Domestic Partners to Lose State Benefits All the more reason not to get married. It aggravates me so much I barely have anything to say about it. Long before I even had the vague potential of getting married, … Continue reading →

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2013 Will be the Year You Quit Your Job

Posted on 03/04/2013 by fishinthewater

Tech Crunch: 10 Reasons Why 2013 Will be the Year You Quit Your Job Yay! Quit your job! Right now! I don’t know who or what Tech Crunch is, somebody posted this on facebook, but listen! Because there is truth … Continue reading →

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Skills

Posted on 06/03/2013 by fishinthewater

I’ve been listening to the Hunger Games audio books on repeat. On the one hand, they make good, easy listening while sewing. It’s hard to listen to something serious when every few words are drowned out by the sewing machine. … Continue reading →

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The Road to Self Employment

Posted on 25/02/2013 by fishinthewater

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about everything that had to happen to lead me to the point where I said, ok, I’ll quit my job. I’ve been on a kick where I’ve been telling everyone around me (well, not … Continue reading →

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The Birth of Local

Posted on 01/08/2012 by fishinthewater

So yesterday’s post was all about how small, independent shops are closing in the face of oncoming chain stores and box stores and online shopping, especially in small towns. Especially in OUR small town. Long ago I was obsessed with … Continue reading →

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The Death of Local

Posted on 31/07/2012 by fishinthewater

Recently we’ve suffered a rather dramatic shift in the family. It’s been a year for that- my mom retired, I left my job, and now the handsome fella’s mother’s bookstore is closing. She’s using it as a chance to retire, … Continue reading →

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Not Hired

Posted on 23/07/2012 by fishinthewater

I actually wrote this like a month ago and was waiting to post it (because I was waiting to hear about a part time job, hahahaha). This is another one of those posts I probably shouldn’t post, but damn it … Continue reading →

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