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The News: Blame Someone Else Edition

The first Friday the 13th every year is known as "Blame Someone Else" Day. I like it. What's weird is I really don't have anything right now that requires any blame. But if you do, then by all means refuse ... Continued

The News: Winter Has Arrived Edition

Rarely (and never in my lifetime) has there been a year where we don't have any snow this far into the season. This year we've had a total of nine inches thus far, but it was in three separate batches and m... Continued

The News: Too Much Stuff Edition

Every year I am taken by surprise when I open my inbox to see the million and twelve articles everyone sends for posting from CES. I am fully aware that makes me an idiot, thanks. It's just that I get spoil... Continued

The News: English Toffee Day Edition

If you've never had good English toffee, go get some. Right now. I don't care how inconvenient it is for you, do it now. Seriously. If you have had it but don't have any on hand...go get some. I was fortuna... Continued

The News: Old Rock Edition

Technically, this is supposed to be about actual rocks. Like the neat ones sitting in your house plants that you picked up at some beach or another on some vacation or another (or is it just my family who d... Continued

The News: Cuddle Up Edition

The theory here is that it's mid-winter and cold, so you should cuddle up with someone special to keep warm. Funny thing is, even though I live where there is normally a whole lot of winter, today I woke up... Continued