by Kevin Burton Briefly, I stuck to my guns, relied on my own resources, ever so briefly. And I can’t tell you why. This was misguided, but I rebounded quickly and it all worked out. It was just after 8 p.m. and my wife Jeannette approached, walking with purpose into the mancave …
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Here’s Why Canada Has No Egg Shortages
by Kevin Burton Look, I’m not bragging, I’m just sayin’ .We have a source. No, not giving up my source, go get your own. I’m not saying the eggs we get are cheap-cheap, not like before. But they’re not 70s gasoline-lines expensive either. You know where else eggs are not expensive …
Have An Oreo Tomorrow, But Call Your Dentist
by Kevin Burton You will perhaps see a contradiction here, but show some moderation, show some discipline. Open your mind as you open your mouth. I’m letting you know a day ahead of time, I’ve got your back. Tomorrow is National Oreo Cookie Day. I have written about Oreos before (“The 110th …
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Rocket Science Like You’ve Never Seen It
by Dictionary Scoop NASA may be all about exploring space, but they have also improved life on Earth, did you know that? For example, the sneakers you use to go for a run every week, that’s NASA’s work. The agency’s innovations have made their way into our everyday routines in surprising ways. Let’s …
The Latest Ripoff: Surveillance Pricing
by Charlotte Cowles thecut.com It’s 5 a.m. and your toddler is crying. His forehead is hot. You remember, cursing yourself, that you are out of Tylenol. You squint at your phone and order more, selecting the quickest delivery option. Actually, that’s not soon enough. You pay the $2 fee so that it will …
Why Valentine’s Day Is A Fake, And Worse
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 …
Here’s What You Gain By Meal-Prepping
by Dictionary Scoop Are you trying to save money and time? Do you also want to eat healthier and make the process easier and smoother? Meal-prepping will help you achieve all these goals at the same time. Meal prep is an increasingly common practice that consists of preparing key ingredients of a dish, or several dishes, in …
That Christmas Creep Will Get You Every Time
by Kevin Burton Our rule about Christmas music is none before Dec. 1. For Christmas decorations, anything goes as long as it’s after Thanksgiving. We should perhaps clean up that Christmas rulebook inconsistency. Also, most years we buy a new Christmas ornament for the tree. We have enough ornaments for at least …
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Was This The Worst Idea Of The 1970s?
by Kevin Burton Pet rocks I remember. Mood rings, yep. Little sawed-off Gremlin cars. Yeah, I remember those. I was part of the 70s. I was on the scene baby! I watched the Jackson 5 cartoon. Didn’t dance much but I sang a lot of disco. I remember the bicentennial and staying up …
Sharp-Dressed Words From Fashion Industry
by Dictionary Scoop In this article, we uncover the origins of 10 items from the fashion industry. Even though all of these garments have evolved over time, their unusual names remain. 1-Denim A couple of centuries before Levi Strauss popularized denim jeans, two cities in Europe were already developing the textile that would become an icon of …
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