Happy Link Day

Okay, so we’re supposed to support the economy by spending, but we’re also supposed to save more, and we’re supposed to do this when we’re all in danger of losing income. David Leonhardt of The New York Times kindly explains how. I am now the proud owner of a brand new seltzer maker.

Speaking of New York, these old photographs of the city are amazing.

And it’s flu season. So, from Flu Wiki (because there’s a Wiki for everything these days), we have an instructive and slightly amusing video on how to prevent its spread.

Cheap Thrills

This won’t happen very often, but I’m going to tell you about a couple of websites where you can spend money.

When Dave and I were in New Mexico last October, I found this great hand lotion — Cedar and Sage, by Southwestern Soapworks, at www.southwesternsoapworks.com .  Now, I go through more hand lotion than anyone I know, to the point where my friends tease me about it. So this was a significant discovery. When I ran out, I checked the website and found that the online prices are quite low. I also like the story of how one night, the founder had a dream to make soap. And that’s how she and her husband ended up starting their company. I ended up talking over the phone to both of them, and they’re lovely people. So that’s my first cheap thrill.

For the next cheap thrill, check the first comment.