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The Joy Of "No-Gift" Holidays
Ahmed Khan
When I opened the package I knew something had to be done. The quilted satin robe was lovely, but in my thermostat-controlled apartment, it would be much to warm and I knew my daughter could ill afford such an extravagance. I was at a stage in life where I was actively divesting myself of material possessions so I could live in smaller space. I deeply appreciated her generosity with this gift ... ...more
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Today Is Leif Erickson Day! Who Was He?
Amazing Facts
The 9th of October marks the day designated day to celebrate the Norse explorer Leif Erikson, from Iceland, who actually ventured on to continental North America and took Vinland as a residence far before Christopher Columbus arrived to the Americas. He is said to have blown off course on a trip to Greenland and found himself in Vinland, now Eastern Canada. There it was said that he had come ... ...more
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St. Patrick's Day in Quarantine
EnglishMajorLeagues
March 17th is here again, but you'll likely find the bars and pubs a little emptier than in years past. COVID-19 is sweeping across the world, and here in the United States, citizens are panicking and self-quarantining in record numbers. Employers have enacted remote work until the crisis subsides. All schools in my state have been closed for the remainder of the month, or moved to online ... ...more
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I'm Engaged! What Now?
EnglishMajorLeagues
Some of my readers totally suspected it from my recent wedding posts: I'm engaged! And oh my goodness, what a big job planning a wedding can be, right? From the vows to flowers, from food to photos, it's no wonder that couples often spend their money to hire a wedding planner to do the hard work. So hopefully, if you're newly betrothed and found this page in a fit of frantic Googling, you can ... ...more
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