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Continue reading →: My Love for Collecting Odd ThingsThe author’s lifelong penchant for collecting has evolved from tangible items like old books, pennies, and chess pieces to digital treasures of music, photos, and live performances. The thrill of the hunt is evident in their pursuit of rare pennies and the joy found in their extensive image library captures…
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Continue reading →: We Banished the Weeping WitchWe played The Weeping Witch escape room at Anaheim’s Cross Roads Escape Games yesterday afternoon. The room was challenging and fun. Our small group of four did well, and it felt like the right team size for the experience. We banished the Weeping Witch! Two more people would have been…
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Continue reading →: The Quinns of MontanaThe author’s family lineage traces back to the Quinn family, who settled in Montana. They express a strong interest in their ancestors’ immigrant backgrounds and are dedicated to uncovering and preserving their family history, with particular focus on discovering more about their ancestors’ lives in Montana.
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Continue reading →: I hate the word bombshellThe writer expresses frustration with the overuse of “bombshell” in YouTube video titles. They argue that most content labeled as such is not significant, merely repackaged news. The writer laments the lack of meaningful headlines and considers avoiding political news on YouTube.
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Continue reading →: Addressing Homelessness: Insights from a Volunteer City CommissionerI read California Progressives Are Making Homelessness Worse in the New York Times this morning. In an audio segment, Matthew Desmond offers his opinion about why California’s homelessness problem will not go away. I agree with him. I’ve seen the story from the inside. I am a volunteer city commissioner…
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Continue reading →: Unqualified Leadership – Why J.D. Vance?Politics is frustrating, and presidential politics are the worst of it. My inbox is full of daily requests for funds from both Democrats and Republicans. I even get the occasional email from the Libertarians. It used to be that the laughable ideas presented by the Libertarians were the only things…
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Continue reading →: The joy of an Escape RoomMy family likes to solve escape rooms, and thanks to the makeup of our team, we are pretty good at it. Unfortunately, I’m the weak link. It’s humbling, but like many frustrating things I’ve learned over the years, being less than the best is a great learning experience. Plus, I…
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Continue reading →: John Joseph Vance (1753-1838)Today, I found John Joseph Vance (1753-1838) while researching my family tree. I have him marked as provisional as I build out the facts necessary to confirm the connection. Fortunately, his life is well documented, so it’s just a matter of time before I finalize the entry. What caught my…
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Continue reading →: Rust Never Sleeps: A Metaphor for Political Vigilance and ChangeI read the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 over the past two weeks. I’ve seen it referenced in the news and on social media, so I thought it would be a good idea to read it for myself. It was time well spent, although getting through all 900+ pages was a…
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Continue reading →: I Collect QuotesThroughout my life, I’ve collected quotes and aphorisms to inspire myself and others. My friends know this one well: “Specialization is for insects,” a quote snippet from Robert A. Heinlein’s 1973 book, Time Enough for Love. The full quote reads: “A human being should be able to change a diaper,…
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