Happy Ash Wednesday...

to those of you who belong to a religion that practices Lent! ...or are like me & take part in the tradition for other
(possibly non-religious) reasons.

unlike most people, i give up numerous things each year. everything i've ever given up in years past, plus one new thing to be exact. the list is long.

the hardest thing i've ever given up for the long 40 days that is Lent, you ask? unnecessary spending.
(with meat being a close second).

& so, in anticipation of 40 days without spending any unnecessary money, i have done quite a bit more spending in the past few days than i ever should have.

exhibit a:

in black & red

exhibit b:

from birdzNbeez