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Month: November 2022

The Holiday Decoration Game – It’s All a Matter of Timing

The Holiday Decoration Game – It’s All a Matter of Timing

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Thanksgiving has come and gone, so now – yes – you’re allowed to go “whole hog” on your Christmas holiday celebrations.  Listen to the 24 x 7 Christmas songs on the radio, get your fill of schlocky movies on “The Hallmark Channel”, and decorate your home (inside and out) to your heart’s content. This brings up the age-old question on timing. When, exactly, is one supposed to decorate for the holidays? Just like people, there are a lot of answers…

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The Cooler Weather is Here – Is That a Bad Thing?

The Cooler Weather is Here – Is That a Bad Thing?

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Recent cooler temperatures have had me listening to the usual seasonal complaints from friends and family. “I hate the cold weather.” “I can’t wait until the summer temperatures are here again.” “There’s snow in the forecast?  God, I hate snow – I just hate it.” Let me take a moment and throw my “two cents” into the ring and answer some of these detractors. First off, one of the reasons all of us like living in this area is the…

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Local Breweries:  The More the Merrier

Local Breweries:  The More the Merrier

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Ahhhh, beer. These days, brew masters are always finding new ways to ferment ingredients into an elixir enjoyed by humans since the dawn of time.  Whether it be lagers, ales, stouts, sours, or ciders – if it can be brewed into a beverage, someone local is doing it.  With the weather turning colder, it’s a great time to get out and sample some of the concoctions these local artisans have to offer.  Listed below are some of the places I…

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Thanksgiving – The Forgotten Holiday

Thanksgiving – The Forgotten Holiday

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Well, Halloween has come and gone, so now we can all get amped up for the Christmas holiday season, right? Christmas songs have already started playing on the radio, Walt Disney World has their holiday decorations up, Mariah Carey announced that she is ready for the Christmas season (as if anyone cared), and retailers are touting their holiday deals. Hang on – how about we pump the brakes on all the “holly-jolly” there for a minute. Aren’t we forgetting something? …

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