The Royce Files

T his weekend's finds include a few books and a hat. Total cost $1.27 from the newest Dakota Boys Ranch . Now don't jump to conclusions about this thrift store. It's not a cover for a human trafficking scheme. It actually raises funds to help youth and families. Here's what the website says: Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is dedicated to helping at-risk children and their families as an expression of our joy and faith in Jesus Christ, following Christ's example to serve the needs of others. I didn't realize there was a spiritual side until now. The link here will let you explore just what the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch does.

Today I did a typical trek to a few 2nd hand shops and a pawn shop after I played soccer this afternoon. There's about a dozen 2nd hand shops and pawn shops in town. I usually stop through one a month sometimes more. Today's bargain cost me only a buck and nine cents ($1.09). For .10 at St. Vincent's I picked up a soccer skills book with a younger David Beckham on the cover. Then at the ARC I purchased an old MP3 player, a Virgin Pulse VP 1 to be exact for .99. The MP3 only holds around 192Mbs but it had some interesting modern lounge music on and an ABBA song. I'll use it for exercise. The Smart Media Card that came with it is worth upwards of $32.