The Powerball jackpot crossed the $2 billion mark, and I’m still here. I guess that means I didn’t win in the latest lottery drawing. Officials say there was only one winner, and the ticket came from a convenience store in California. I didn’t buy a ticket, but that didn’t stop me from dreaming…
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Recently I’ve received numerous emails telling me they’ve selected me to receive a new credit card. I’m not sure why I’m the sudden target. Is it because of my new job? Perhaps it’s due to the unsure economy. The best part about these emails is for me to receive this card, I still need to…
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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary recently issued a list of words most Americans struggle to pronounce. Many of these mispronounced words don’t sound like you spell them. But the thing most interesting to me, many of the top ten were food related. I’ve heard people say one of these mispronounced words incorrectly most of my life…
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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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