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When Flying on Thanksgiving Was Actually Fun

Travelers this Thanksgiving are on edge. Flying is anything but fun. As millions crowd our airports for the traditional Thanksgiving trek home over the river and through the woods, the tension mounts at the thought of long lines, insufferable crowds,

When Flying on Thanksgiving Was Actually Fun

Travelers this Thanksgiving are on edge. Flying is anything but fun. As millions crowd our airports for the traditional Thanksgiving trek home over the river and through the woods, the tension mounts at the thought of long lines, insufferable crowds,

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Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!

Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump

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Will the Redskins Return? Whatever!

Many moons ago, Native Americans were on the warpath over the use of the offensive name Redskins for a football team. Woke Americans changed it to the Washington Commanders. Now, our long national nightmare will soon be over if Trump

How Rugged is the Constitution?

America’s Constitution was once our insurance policy against tyranny. Against a dictator. There were laws. There were the checks and balances they created that served as our guardrail to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Now

How Rugged is the Constitution?

America’s Constitution was once our insurance policy against tyranny. Against a dictator. There were laws. There were the checks and balances they created that served as our guardrail to prevent any one branch of government from becoming too powerful. Now

The Partys Over For Tupperware

Tupperware, the Queen of plastic containers  has been dethroned marking an end to a post-war suburban success story The famous “burp” heard round’ the world has been silenced. Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy after 78 years. Few products are more

The Partys Over For Tupperware

Tupperware, the Queen of plastic containers  has been dethroned marking an end to a post-war suburban success story The famous “burp” heard round’ the world has been silenced. Tupperware has filed for bankruptcy after 78 years. Few products are more

Picturing our Pets

One look at our social media feeds and you know Americans have a love affair with their pets. We may be living in the golden age of fawning over cats and doggos, out in force constantly capturing every cute pose

Picturing our Pets

One look at our social media feeds and you know Americans have a love affair with their pets. We may be living in the golden age of fawning over cats and doggos, out in force constantly capturing every cute pose

Hair Washing Day

Yesterday morning after I showered and washed my hair I decided to take Moe out for a walk. Forgoing my usual blow drying, I chose to walk him with a head of wet hair letting the air dry it. Feeling

Hair Washing Day

Yesterday morning after I showered and washed my hair I decided to take Moe out for a walk. Forgoing my usual blow drying, I chose to walk him with a head of wet hair letting the air dry it. Feeling

Who’s Your daddy?

    What daddy wants Daddy gets And daddy wants Old Spice Men who score, use Old Spice. And whatever daddy wants, daddy gets. And Daddy Donald wanted Stormy. ‘Cause even money can’t buy him Ivanka. Things Happen With Old

Who’s Your daddy?

    What daddy wants Daddy gets And daddy wants Old Spice Men who score, use Old Spice. And whatever daddy wants, daddy gets. And Daddy Donald wanted Stormy. ‘Cause even money can’t buy him Ivanka. Things Happen With Old

Dreaming of a White Christmas

From the Christmas Vault: 50 Shades of Santa The great debate recently about the color of Santa makes me wonder- if that all-time Christmas classic  “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” could be written by Irving Berlin, a Jew, who’s

Dreaming of a White Christmas

From the Christmas Vault: 50 Shades of Santa The great debate recently about the color of Santa makes me wonder- if that all-time Christmas classic  “I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas” could be written by Irving Berlin, a Jew, who’s

A Lunch Fit For a King or Queen

Real Kings may eat quiche, but I’m celebrating the Coronation of King Charles  III with this 70-year-old Coronation classic. This waist-whittlin’ favorite of mid-century dieters was perfect to celebrate the crowning of a young, slender, Elizabeth as Queen. For all

A Lunch Fit For a King or Queen

Real Kings may eat quiche, but I’m celebrating the Coronation of King Charles  III with this 70-year-old Coronation classic. This waist-whittlin’ favorite of mid-century dieters was perfect to celebrate the crowning of a young, slender, Elizabeth as Queen. For all

Pregnancy Tests Have Come a Long Way, Baby!

While obtaining an abortion is getting more and more difficult for some women, finding out you are pregnant is still the easy part. It’s as simple as going to your drugstore. But pregnancy tests did not always come in an

Pregnancy Tests Have Come a Long Way, Baby!

While obtaining an abortion is getting more and more difficult for some women, finding out you are pregnant is still the easy part. It’s as simple as going to your drugstore. But pregnancy tests did not always come in an