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Dear SmartLink Card,

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I know that closure isn’t your thing. I just wanted you to know how much you have meant to me these many years, now that I’m going with Tapp and no longer swiping with you.  We’ve had our ups and downs. I lost you once or twice, only to find you once again. I found you for others too. And returned you. Wishing you nothing but the best, xxx

Another energy saving message from PSEG.

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  Just replaced one.

This little light of mine… Blogger Exclusive!

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People hate my posts about reuse, no engagement, so here’s a post about reuse. You don’t have to read it.  I purchased the Leviton Vintage Lead Crystal 3 Way Glass and Brass lamp at an estate sale for $8.00.   Needed a lamp for the bedside table.   The lower crystal portion of the lamp lights with a button and the bulb at the shade also lights with 3 settings.   It hit the design aesthetic I was looking for – small but taller in height so the light would reflect against the wall. Creating even more light.   I had tested it at the estate sale to make sure it was working. The bulb worked too. The local thrift store often has lamp shades, but with odd hours, I went to Home Depot, and got a lampshade, on the smaller side at 10”. This one, for $21.74, was at least part linen. I removed the (functional) harp for this lampshade but am saving it for resale. The internet says it’s ok to remove the harp but you can go ahead and have a long disagreement about it, i...

Here’s a dopamine hit...

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For Your Day. From the Macy’s Flower Show 2026