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malaise

(294,381 posts)
10. Stuff is just stuff
Sun Mar 16, 2025, 07:02 AM
Mar 2025

One of my siblings gave me a lovely tote bag years ago. It has a barely visible ink spot. Another siblings thought I should throw it away and buy a new one. I have several other bags but this one is all purpose and convenient. The obsession with the latest stuff will destroy all of us.

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The Jolt [View all] defacto7 Mar 2025 OP
I have lots of things that I love and are worth fighting for biophile Mar 2025 #1
I with you! defacto7 Mar 2025 #3
Leave this right here malaise Mar 2025 #2
You're so kind, malaise. defacto7 Mar 2025 #4
This hit me malaise Mar 2025 #5
It sort of hit me too when I put it down. defacto7 Mar 2025 #8
The who should have freedom remains the problem malaise Mar 2025 #9
Good post canetoad Mar 2025 #6
Thanks canetoad. Yeah we can get more and lose more. No big deal. defacto7 Mar 2025 #7
Stuff is just stuff malaise Mar 2025 #10
Do you have Aldi in Jamaica? canetoad Mar 2025 #11
Thankfully no malaise Mar 2025 #12
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