gemMs says: Ageless in Minnesota & Looking for Work Is anyone hiring someone over the age of reason? On the employment airplane, I am on standby. I used to be in business class and am trying to get seating there again. I realize that there are 9.8 million people unemployed in America (another 650,000 who just gave up looking). My gut feeling is that a majority of we job-hungry folks are over 40. So, while on the hunt, I've been budgeting my time and resources. Here are some of the ways that have helped my pocketbook and the economy: Use all hotel freebees: i.e., lotions, shampoos Exhaust samples from cosmetic companies; sister-donated Water plants with rain water, dehumidifier water, water from drip pan in refrigerator Fold up paper towels for coffee filter replacements Sprinkle coffee grounds for plant fertilizer Coupons, coupons, coupons Walk to shop (within a reasonable distance); also healthy Try finding downhill driving routes that that allow coasting as much as possible The library – free books! (I can’t read most books more than once) Create exotic hammock holidays Who said clothing can’t be resurrected from 10 seasons' past? Air conditioning? What's that? Don't throw out brown bananas – bread, jello, desserts Jello! Accept all dinner invitations; hopefully you like the hosts! Relax with coloring book and crayons - meditative