The Good Old Days, Wanderlust & Happy Thoughts

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Then and Now

I enjoy seeing now and then photos of places around my area. These two photos were taken over 100 years apart. The Monongahela Incline seen running up the hill was built in 1870 and is the oldest incline still operating in the United States. The bridge, which crosses the Monongahela River, is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Well, That's One Way to End An Argument

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

Food For Thought

Every once in a while I come across something that gives me reason to stop and think that history is repeating itself. The Strauss-Howe generational theory might explain why. According to this theory, society goes through recurring cycles called 'turnings,' each lasting about 20-25 years and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

Customers Picking Up the Slack for Employers Not Paying a Livable Wage

I will never agree to mandatory tipping. Plain and simple, I tip workers when they provide good service. Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Clever Grandparenting

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Diving in Headfirst to This Yummy Pool of Deliciousness

I know it is served best on a chilly day, but I love soup even when it is hot outside, and 73 degrees in November hits right in the middle of the mark, so I am diving into this pot of deliciousness. Spring Vegetable Soup Recipe - Happy Foods Tube Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

My Seven-Year-Old Self Remembers These Vintage Hair Ties Fondly

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Saturday, November 2, 2024

An Old-Fashioned Easy Peasy Cheap Dessert

Only a few simple ingredients are needed to make Apple Pie Biscuits. I'm going to give it a go this afternoon. I love apples and I enjoy buttery, fluffy biscuits, so marrying the two makes perfect sense to me. Buttermilk biscuits, apple pie filling, butter, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg make a quick... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, October 31, 2024

Cultural Beliefs and the Celebration of Traditional Ghost Marriages

The ancient tradition of ghost marriages is set in stone by many Chinese due to cultural beliefs. Sticking with tradition, many believe the younger brothers should not marry before the elder brothers. If an elder brother is dead, families arrange a ghost marriage with a female corpse to avoid... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, October 21, 2024

They Are the Holders of the Future That You Don't See Much of Anymore

I was the last of my generation to have a hope chest. They are the keepers of special items collected from one generation to next that are meant to be handed down to the oldest daughter with items carefully stashed away in the time capsule to be used once she marries.... Sign in to see full entry.

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