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Upon Buying A Medicine Cabinet at IKEA

Posted on September 6, 2011 by thisblue

The Ikea problem comes to a head in the bathroom section, where I have what I can only describe as an existential crisis. Who am I? Has it come to this? What does this medicine cabinet mean? The crisis is … Continue reading →

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the realty dreads

Posted on November 18, 2010 by thisblue

“My own view is that the realty dreads (which is what the Markhams have, pure and simple) originate not in actual house buying, which could just as easily be one of life’s most hopeful optional experiences; or even in the … Continue reading →

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This is what I’m reading right now.

Posted on April 28, 2010 by thisblue

Home-ownership and Ontological Security Saunders used survey evidence to argue that home-ownership is more strongly associated with pride, warmth, autonomy, relaxation and identity than renting, (Saunders, 1990, pp. 270-274).    However,  his  methodology has been criticised by a number of commentators … Continue reading →

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