by Kevin Burton A co-worker of Jeannette’s told her that he and his wife didn’t celebrate Valentine’s day, calling it a “fake holiday.” Many people agree. But as it turns out it’s worse than that. “Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the origins of …
Six Defining Traits Of Long, Healthy Marriages
by Kells McPhillips Fortune Magazine Everyone who says “I do” hopes for not just a marriage but a great marriage. They hope for a marriage that, according to Christina Eller, LMHC, a psychotherapist specializing in treating couples, is based on “a solid friendship where you’re nurturing each other and where you have high …
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Chiefs Haters, Have Some Wings, Get A Life
by Kevin Burton Here’s my super-cordial, Super Sunday invitation, going out to all you Chiefs hates out there. You are invited to take all that refs-and-Chiefs bellyaching, and put it in a place where the sun doesn’t shine, namely the Louisiana Super Dome, venue for tonight’s Super Bowl LIX (59)! You thought …
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The 21 Signs That Something’s Going On
by Kevin Burton So maybe Wednesday’s post was a public service, maybe not. We demystified the initial stages of romantic attraction with an article by Emilie Lavinia from Red Magazine. It wasn’t the stuff of love songs, but a scientific examination. Today’s content comes from the same article, the 21 signs of …
The Science Behind That Loving Feeling
by Emilie Lavinia Red Magazine Sexual tension is a common phenomenon that is widely acknowledged as being experienced by both men and women, yet it’s largely misunderstood. There are very few studies that have been done on the mechanics of sexual tension, but we all know how it makes us feel. But what exactly is sexual …
One Last Try, For the Love Of The Music
by Kevin Burton It is very much like me that I saved a fortune cookie message which reads: “share your musical talents generously, for they are a gift to others.” Saved it even though I know sayings in cookies from my favorite Chinese restaurant can be amusing, but they are not messages. …
Owl Facts For Those Who Give A Hoot
by interestingfacts.com For centuries, people have looked to owls as symbols of wisdom, mythical guides and protectors, and sometimes even spooky harbingers of death. About 250 species of these captivating birds, with their penetrating stares and mysterious vibes, live on every continent except Antarctica. Here are a few fantastic facts about them, from their …
Taking Uber To Calvin And Hobbes’ House?
by Kevin Burton I open my Uber app. First thing it wants to know, “where to?” Good question. Obvious question, logical. Oh I know exactly where I want to go. And I’m pretty much packed already. Traveling light. But the thing is…well I don’t, you know, strictly speaking, have an actual …
Endearing Facts About “Calvin and Hobbes”
by interestingfacts.com Calvin and Hobbes has captured the hearts and imaginations of readers worldwide since its debut in 1985. Created by Bill Watterson, the beloved comic strip follows the adventures of Calvin, a precocious and mischievous 6-year-old boy, and his sardonic stuffed tiger, Hobbes. Together, they navigate the challenges of childhood and family life, …
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Braille Gives Literacy, Independence, Access
by Megan Dausch Helen Keller Services The Louis Braille Museum in Coupvray, France, smelled like history—aged wood, old paper, and the faint mustiness of time. It was a small house, but it held the weight of a remarkable legacy. I remember running my fingers over the dominoes Louis Braille played with as a …
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