For years I was a volunteer at some of the major golf tournaments held at Pebble Beach—which meant I had to dress the part—and buy the official uniform.   This has the official insignia of the 100th US Open when I wore this for the four shifts I worked —and never again.

This June Pebble Beach is hosting the  US Open for the first time since then, and I don’t work as a volunteer anymore.   So I’m cluttercasting this jacket in honor of  the A T & T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am going on this week.  If you or your son love golf, this is par for the course.

(Jacket is navy, women’s size L,  runs small; would work for a boy; $8 postage)

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Overcoming the Money Disorders that Threaten Our Financial Health—in case you can’t read the subtitle.

I was on a conference call the other day with the author of the book,  Dr. Brad Klontz,  one of the experts for H & R Block. He is a financial psychologist—an area of expertise I’ve never heard of  but seems desperately needed, considering how many people have problematical relationships with money.

Obviously, someone with clutter issues probably also has money issues—-which is why I’m offering this book to anyone who thinks they need it more than I do.

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My ex-husband  used to say I am the most generous person he knows, who will give you anything I have;  unless it’s chocolate—in that case, I’ll fight you to the death.  Which makes this a rare, even historic occasion.   Normally I would stash it for a future emergency; but I’m feeling overwhelmed by the expressions of chocolate-flavored love and decided to share.   I’m posting this before I eat it myself change my mind.

(1 bag See’s Dark chocolate California brittle: 8 oz. ; more calories than you want to count) 

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You didn’t have to attend personally to be part of what Woodstock represented.   Today,  as we celebrate Woodstock’s 40-year anniversary, everyone is talking about it and Woodstock fashion is back in style.   I was reading about this today, a piece with the headline: “Peace, Love and Rockin’ Style”—from  USA Today.   The paper quoted advice from a  fashion editor—on how to incorporate Woodstock style into the modern era: “You want to choose one or two elements, pieces that represent the trend.”  

So this woven bag is suddenly in its element—-Who knew by saving it I’d be fashion forward? 

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For a few years, it seemed I never met a craft I didn’t like; I took a stab at everything from decoupage to jewelry making.    My beading phase lasted only about as long as one of the phases of the moon.

(Tray for arranging necklaces and bracelets; plus assorted beads)

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Still I appreciated her concern, and dutifully packed up a hat in my suitcase and that’s when I came across this one—never worn.  It’s by the San Diego Hat company—they’re light, easy to fold up and take with you and you can shape the brim up like it is here, or down.

Meanwhile, I’ve been in Aspen for just one afternoon but I can tell you my sister is right—in the summer, the sun is strong,  so you really need a hat.

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Some of the swag was pretty spectacular—at least that’s what I hear in the stories I read afterwards.  I was there , but I never saw the “A” stuff up close.   I was there for the “B” stuff:  blogging.  

I did learn some things about blogging—and about human nature—including mine.   I gave away most of my swag; and shoved the rest into my suitcase so I could share it here.   Except for one exception:  I don’t share anything that’s chocolate.

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I could totally picture myself in them; and I knew they’d brighten my whole day the instant I put them on.  Only I haven’t.   I have the glasses—but I don’t have what it takes to wear them. 

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I listened to Angela’s Ashes on audiotape, read by McCourt himself.  And I remember that it wasn’t only his words that stirred me; but also his voice–it’s magical. 

This audiobook is also read by McCourt– still sealed in its package.   And though I recently posted some audiobooks and I don’t normally follow up so soon with something similar, I thought I”d make an exception.

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Exhibit A:  For years I used certain brands of makeup only because a free gift came with my purchase, and I would wait to buy what I needed until the free offer came along. 

By now I’m cured of that habit, but I still have moments of weakness.  The last one was  at Nordstrom— a cute tote that came with a whole selection of free samples—everything still wrapped in the plastic it came in.   

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