For decades, the one thing that set Southwest Airlines apart from other companies was how they boarded their planes. While most companies utilized assigned seats, Southwest has always had an open seating policy. If you’ve ever flown with them, you know how difficult obtaining an A-group boarding pass can be. You might have heard the…
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For many, we seek to find that moment of zen in our lives. How and where we do it differs significantly for everyone. Today, I’m in my happy place, which I consider zen-like. For me, that special feeling happens right around this time every year. It doesn’t matter where I am, as long as I’m…
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Today is Fat Tuesday, and I’ve always found it interesting that Catholics and people who love Mardi Gras understand the true meaning behind the day. Most people just associate this day with the traditional King Cake. And while most people only think about them around the start of Lent, Fat Tuesday is really just the…
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If you had a big turkey for Thanksgiving, the youngsters are likely fighting over the wishbone. For some reason, kids love getting a chance to snap that bone and make a wish. I won a few and lost a few over the years, but I never got my wish. So I have to wonder where…
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Many families always have turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. On Easter, it’s often ham. But is there a traditional Christmas dinner that most families serve? In all honesty, I can’t think of one. I’m sure many families have their traditions, but I’m not sure we’d all agree on the same thing. I can definitely say what…
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For many families it’s the time for turkey. Many people can’t imagine a Thanksgiving dinner without that big bird. Now of course, I’ve never been one to follow the flow. We’re not going to have a normal holiday meal today. We’re having something different…
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Many families still do the Elf On The Shelf thing leading up to Christmas. But I wonder if it’s just as popular this year as it’s been in recent years. My Facebook timeline tells me…
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I had what I guess you’d call a very strange occurrence over the weekend. Fortunately it was good strange. But this threw me for a little bit of a loop. Let me explain…
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I’m sure that you’ve heard the bad news. One of our favorite Valentine’s Day treats, Sweethearts won’t be around this year. I’ve loved those chalky conversation hearts since grade school…
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