Recently I’ve noticed more and more people sporting pointy ears online and in the movies. I’m not the biggest sci-fi or fantasy fan, so perhaps it’s always just been that way, and I’m just catching up. But I also see more people who claim to be cosplayers online. I’ve seen them on Christmas elves, Hobbits,…
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I’m not the biggest coffee drinker, but there’s one thing I’ve noticed throughout the years from people who drink it, most dislike hazelnut coffee or creamer. Perhaps some people secretly love it, but I don’t think I know anyone who’ll admit it. And while I’ve always enjoyed Nutella, I recently learned why so many people…
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While math was never my favorite subject in school, I did enjoy statistics. I’m sure the fact that I started paying attention to sports averages and now social media numbers keep that interest alive. So whenever I see some strange stats, I need to dig in. For example, what is the deadliest month of the…
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I’ve always been a big history buff. I enjoyed the subject in school and have always been fascinated with the past. Even though I’ve been to most of the 50 states, there’s still so much I’d love to explore. At my age, I’m amazed when I learn something new. Recently a story about some early…
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We all have people, places, and things that trigger special memories. For some, a song could stir up those feelings. Or perhaps, it’s a smell. For me, a late-night conversation in a Hooters parking lot changed my life forever. And even though that parking lot was in Indianapolis, I think about that memory every time…
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This year, many have been talking about creating a green Halloween. Now, I’m not talking about replacing the color orange but rather making the holiday more eco-friendly. While Halloween has always been an American holiday, now that people celebrate worldwide, some are expressing concerns. Of course, some people will feel this is another attack on…
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You don’t have to be a fan of the season to know that Spirit Halloween is the place to go for quick and easy costumes. But many make fun of the stores. That’s because they pop up in closed retail outlets and are long gone every year shortly after the 31st. But this week, they’ve…
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I don’t understand why, but recently I’ve seen a recipe for Ghoulash popping up on my social media feeds. I haven’t eaten that since I was in grade school. It goes by numerous names, like beefy mac or chili mac, or you might know it as something else. But I do remember it was one…
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I spend much of my day on the computer. And I realize that I’m not a typical user, so your experience may not be the same. But over the last year or two, I’ve noticed more frequent updates than in years past. And, of course, now, you can’t keep putting them off. And when you…
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