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I became smitten with a cat named Bob after reading A Street Cat Named Bob and its sequel, The World According to Bob, about a recovering drug addict in London, James Bowen, who befriends a street cat (Bob) and how it changed his life: Bowen kicked the drugs, became serious about bettering his life and gained a sense of responsibility all because he had something to take care of, something to live for, something to love.
I was four when my first cat died. “She died of cat fever,” my mom told me. For years I pictured Tinkerbell, her body writhing and aching in pain under the grasp of a sweltering fever, wondering if the same could happen to me.
Manhattan is not a cheap place to visit—or to live. I should know. I lived there for nearly two years. However, believe it or not, whether you are just visiting or plan to call it home, there are ways to be frugal in the most densely populated borough of the Big Apple. Here are four:
I recently moved out of a fifth-floor walk-up apartment. Moving a dozen and a half boxes down five flights of stairs caused me to ponder the question: "Do I really need all of this stuff?" And it spurred me to pare down my belongings in anticipation of future moves. I have NO plans to live in a fifth-floor walk-up ever again, but I do know that I will be making more moves in my lifetime.
Many of us are aware of popular decluttering tips such as getting rid of clothes that no longer fit, and donating toys and books your child has outgrown to local charities. Below are eight more ways to whittle down your belongings. |
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