They used to be called “second-hand stores,” but now it’s known as a “Thrift Store,” but it’s about a lot more than being “thrifty.” You think shopping at second-hand stores is all about the money? Huh-uh, no way. And Opportunity Village in Las Vegas is the ne plus ultra of thrift stores. You never know what you’re gonna find. (www.opportunityvillage.org) Last week I walked in the front door and the first thing I saw was a huge display of snow shovels. Yep, right here in the desert. In summer. Big, shiny, sturdy-looking snow shovels. It’s 108 out and summer’s just beginning. Even in winter the mercury seldom dips below 40 and snow? A little flurry every seven years if we’re lucky. Snow shovels. Huh. Well, I suppose if you had a barn full of horses you could use that to shovel … ah, well, I’m pretty sure you could find something. But… Read More »