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Is There a Best Day To Buy Gas?

We can all probably agree that gas prices have made a significant leap over the last couple of years, and the prices are taking a toll on many people’s wallets. So is there a way to hack gas prices by … Continue reading

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Which Is Best, Spring or Fall?

I came across an online poll that asked which season you prefer, Spring or Fall. That got me thinking. The two seasons of Spring and Fall are both times of great change. Spring is the change from Winter to Summer. … Continue reading

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8 Reasons Music CDs Are Still Worth Buying

In a world where streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music are ubiquitous, it’s easy to forget the benefits of buying a CD. But before you turn your back on CDs, here are eight reasons why they’re still worth considering. … Continue reading

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What Does A Purple Flag At The Beach Mean?

Whether you live near a beach or you’re heading to the shore this summer, you’ll likely notice different colored flags displayed high above the sand. For example, do you know what a purple flag means? Purple beach flags indicate dangerous marine … Continue reading

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Do You Have To Stop For Funeral Processions?

Do you ever find yourself rolling along and then seeing a funeral procession slowly making its way down the road? This isn’t all that uncommon of a situation, but so many of us don’t know what to do. Do you have … Continue reading

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Today’s Random Thought – Goblin Teasmade

This is probably more of a British thing, but do you remember waking up to a machine, by your bedside gurgling away making a fresh pot of tea in the morning? In the 1980’s, we had one, that we bought … Continue reading

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Why Are Gas Cans Red?

Sometimes, you just don’t question things because they’ve always been the norm. Take gas cans, for example. Have you ever noticed that they’re always red? Truly, always red. But why? As it turns out, there is a reason gas cans … Continue reading

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Wiktionary’s word of the day:

wretched:1. Characterized by or feeling deep affliction or distress; verymiserable.2. Of an inferior or unworthy nature or social status; contemptible,lowly.3. Of an insignificant, mean, or poor nature; miserable, paltry,worthless.4. Of a person, etc.: behaving in a manner deserving contempt; base,despicable, … Continue reading

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What To Know About Moles in Your Yard

Moles, with their giant flapper hands, might be the cutest of the burrowing mammals. But if you’ve got mole tunnels and hills throughout your yard, you may have a different attitude about them. How much do you know about moles? … Continue reading

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Porch Life in late March

This is a Sunday afternoon, near the end of March, in small town Indiana. This is the first nice day, that I have not been working, this year. The temperature is in the 60s, and it is mostly Sunny. There … Continue reading

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