The Good Old Days, Wanderlust & Happy Thoughts

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Friday, October 17, 2025

Treasured Buttons Given to Students for Their Acts of Kindness

The Teacher Who Gave Buttons for acts of kindness in a quiet hollow in Logan County, West Virginia, from 1921 to 1923. Miss Hattie taught in a one-room schoolhouse with no furnace, no rewards, and no praise louder than a whisper. During the warmer months, the students carried their desks outdoors.... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 12, 2025

The Love That Went Beyond Acting Saved a Grieving Horse

Animals aren't stupid, and they certainly understand love. When MASH* ended in 1983, the set was torn down, and the family of the 4077th went their separate ways, but Sophie, Colonel Potter’s faithful horse, didn’t understand why her world had suddenly gone silent. She stopped eating, stood in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, October 5, 2025

A True Sign of Wealth

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Monday, September 22, 2025

An Oldie That is Considered to Be One of the Best Sandwiches Ever Invented

Whoever thought to toss together crispy bacon, lettuce, and tomato with some salt and pepper on slices of bread with mayonnaise was a genius. I have a few beefsteak tomatoes left in my garden that will be perfect for this creative conglomeration. Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 19, 2025

Today I'm Whipping Up One of My Better Half's Favorite Old-Time Dishes

Ever since I enjoyed my first dinner with John in the spring of 1986, he has talked about his love for stuffed peppers when conversations arise regarding his favorite meals. He also enjoys a spicy kick to his food, so when I make stuffed peppers, I include extra-large stuffed jalapenos with the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 15, 2025

Sex in the Afterlife

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Rumor Has It That There Are A Few Theories Regarding the Origin of Joe

There are several different theories as to where the phrase "Cup of Joe" originated. The most popular one is that it comes from WWI Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, who enacted a ban on alcohol consumption on all U.S. Navy ships. According to this theory, enraged sailors started using the Cup... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Unexplained Pronunciations That We Somehow Mastered at Age Five

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Thursday, August 28, 2025

I Still Enjoy A Few Activities from the Good Old Days

Thankfully, my area still has several drive-in theaters, skating rinks, and bowling alleys. Those three activities were things I enjoyed growing up in the '70s and '80s. I used to roller skate twice a week when I was a teenager. John and I recently took our two grandchildren to a local roller... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, August 21, 2025

This Finally Gives Me an Idea as to Who Pete Might Be

Without knowing who I was referring to during periods of frustration, I have used the centuries-old phrase a few times during my life. The informal phrase ‘for Pete’s sake’ has been around for over 100 years. Before Pete came to the forefront of the phrase, people could often be found saying "for... Sign in to see full entry.

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