This weekend, when going to my sister's home which is about 35 miles away, my check engine light went on.  This light, which has gone off several times in the past, costs me at least $500 when it goes on.  

I was tempted to first buy a car warranty program, whose commercial told me this morning what a great deal it was.  Of course, my car is 14 years old, so I'm sure the insurance would cost much more than the amount I'm going to have to pay when they fix my car.  AND I'm sure it doesn't pay 1...
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I just blew it with a friendship - I stepped on her toes, I took an unfair turn without her knowledge, I broke the trust code, I screwed up.  How's that for a relationship? - she would have cause to block me from her life, but unfortunately, I work in the same office and would have occasion to see her, speak with her, and to live my disgrace all over again.  Sure the fault is mine, and I freely admitted it.  She called me down on it.  She had a right to do that.  It was my own stupidity not t...
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