All brand names used in this blog post are the property of their respective owners. I had no clue that Pantene and Garnier Fructis used wax in their shampoo formulations. This wax has been known to interact badly with permanent wave solutions to the point of the wax peeling off taking pieces of scalp with… Continue reading Shampoo, or Adventures in (Scalp) Itching
Tag: Freecycle
FreeCycle Yet Again
Here’s the deal folks, if the stuff I was freecycling was new and in excellent shape I’d either be selling it or keeping it not giving it away. I posted 4 wooden dining chairs on FreeCycle earlier today. I did not say the chairs were new or in ‘like new condition.’ I did not even… Continue reading FreeCycle Yet Again
The Definition of “Afternoon” or FreeCycle Revisited
So we have another freecycler who thinks that her time is more important than mine, who can’t be bothered to show up ( yes I’ve been home AND awake since 4:30 this morning; the front door and side door have been open for the last 4 hours; and it’s well after 5:00 pm now), and… Continue reading The Definition of “Afternoon” or FreeCycle Revisited
FreeCycle AGAIN
Well, the charming person who thought she could claim EVERYTHING never even showed up for the chicken wire and the phone which were the only things she was ever even promised “i do apologize that i left the directions on my kitchen counter this morning…please allow the people next to get these items as i… Continue reading FreeCycle AGAIN
Freecycle
Now don’t get me wrong. I think Freecycle (http://freecycle.org) is a great organization doing good things. Keeping stuff from going to the landfill is a noble goal, and it seems to work well too. I have belonged to two Oregon freecycle groups, one in Beaverton and one in Bend, and generally I have had good… Continue reading Freecycle