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Many cities throughout the US have names that acknowledge their roots. For example, traveling in the west and southwest, many cities and towns have Spanish names. Sacramento, Las Vegas, and Las Cruces are just a few. In the midwest, cities like Waukesha, Manitowoc, and Winamac reflect Native American populations. Given the sweeping influence both theContinue reading “Recognizing the Origins of US Cities and Places”

A few years ago, sleep stopped being restful. When I was younger, I described going to bed for the night like: “crash,” “hit the hay,” or “turn in.” It all sounded so simple and effortless. As a young child I feel asleep almost instantly in my pajamas; as a teen I could fall asleep onContinue reading “The Restlessness of Sleep”

Having wandered down the board game aisle recently, I have some modern-day suggestions for these childhood classics. Game of Life: Medieval Theme This is a thematic variation on the Game of Life–it’s the Medieval Game of Life. As a start, game play is much shorter than 45 minutes. It usually runs about 20 minutes tops;Continue reading “Changing Classic Board Games”

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I don’t think I’m alone when I admit I’ve had dozens of conversations with other drivers on the road–people who can’t hear me, aren’t looking at me, and quite often are perhaps not even aware of my existence. I further admit the word “conversation” is a generous term. In truth, it’s a one-sided diatribe whereContinue reading “Conversations in my Car”

My favorite attraction at every amusement park is the Lost and Found office. It’s always near the entrance gates, never has a long line, and is oodles of fun. Here’s a few ideas of things to say to those park employees: Hello. I was here when I was four and a half. I lost myContinue reading “Lost and Found”

It’s time for an update. Let’s be honest, we are using some anachronistic phrases and points of reference. Just as a start, here’s two we need to work on. Constellations Let’s be honest: Orion’s Belt? Cassiopeia? Hydra? Does anyone know who, or what, these are? Seemingly every ancient civilization, enjoying unpolluted night skies, had theirContinue reading “Time for an Update”

I’ve observed there are some important thresholds in life–points at which acceptable quickly turns to unacceptable. Here is just a short list. Going from house to house dressed in a costume exclaiming: “Trick or Treat!” During the evening of October 31: Oooo! How cute! Aren’t you adorable! On the morning of November 1: Get outtaContinue reading “Timing is Everything”

Here are some big life questions to consider. Why is it acceptable to walk down a driveway but not drive down a walkway? How did “orange” get to be a fruit, a color, and the color of the fruit itself? Seems like the other fruits would be pretty miffed that this one citrus fruit scoredContinue reading “Conundrums”

I’ve traveled throughout the US quite a bit, and I’ve repeatedly seen this boast in front of liquor stores: “Coldest Beer in Town.” What is it about beer, specifically, that warrants such geographic one-upmanship? I’ve never seen this applied to other industries, such as: Spiciest Salsa in Town (Mexican restaurant) Most Stylish Haircut in TownContinue reading “Coldest Beer in Town”