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Month: October 2018

The World of Retail – What I’ve Learned in the Past Year

The World of Retail – What I’ve Learned in the Past Year

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Believe it or not, my “temporary” gig at the big-box home improvement store (the blue one) is still ongoing, and I’m coming up on my one-year anniversary in the back areas as an RTM (“Return to Manufacturer”) Clerk.  I’m in charge of trying to obtain credit on anything and everything that you – the general public – bring back to the store for a refund (among many of my other responsibilities, such as dealing with all HAZMAT, sending appliances and…

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College Visit Weekend – More Than Just a Road Trip

College Visit Weekend – More Than Just a Road Trip

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This past weekend, I had the chance to take a road trip with my oldest daughter as we took a look at potential college choices for next fall.  On this trip, we traveled north to Rochester, NY – visiting the University of Rochester on Friday.  It was a day filled with walking around campus, getting a feel for the area, and it was also a chance for my eldest to actually attend a class and get a sense of what…

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A Scary Short Story – Befitting of the Season

A Scary Short Story – Befitting of the Season

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As many of you may know, in addition to the writing I do here on the blog, I also enjoy writing novels, short stories, and other freelance articles.  Years ago I started writing a collection of scary short stories that I’m hoping to eventually publish in book form.  My theme is water – all of the stories have water in them as sort of story element.  The anthology (called “Dark Water Tales”) is still a work in progress, but since…

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Fall Foliage – It’s Leaf Peeping Time!

Fall Foliage – It’s Leaf Peeping Time!

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If there’s one thing I love about fall above all others (and believe me, it’s a long list), it’s the annual arrival of the beautiful fall colors provided by the changing of the leaves.  Vibrant yellows, brilliant oranges, fiery reds, and every shade in between dot the local mountains and landscapes. For me, the autumn season just isn’t complete without a leisurely drive into the Appalachian Mountains that cross Maryland’s western edge.  Traversing Route 70, past the town of Hancock,…

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Halloween Costumes 2018: What’s Going on Here?

Halloween Costumes 2018: What’s Going on Here?

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Halloween is barely a month away.  A night where children get the chance to dress up as their favorite cartoon character or superhero and go door-to-door to experience a full-on sugar rush of candy and fully road test both their manners and their ability to interact with strangers.  Hooray! It also seems like these days, it’s also an excuse for adults to relive their childhood memories and dress up themselves, attending Halloween-themed parties and events all throughout the fall season. …

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