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Apollo 11 Golden Anniversary: Something for Everyone? | Tyrades!

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Apollo 11 Golden Anniversary: Something for Everyone? | Tyrades!

I feared that the upcoming 50th anniversary of the first manned moon landing might get eclipsed by other…

Slow Drivers: Are They Driving You Insane? | Tyrades!

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Slow Drivers: Are They Driving You Insane? | Tyrades!

Some people never break the posted speed limit, they gingerly seal it in bubble wrap.

Feline-Friendly Hotels: Catastrophe or Cat’s Meow? | Tyrades!

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Feline-Friendly Hotels: Catastrophe or Cat’s Meow? | Tyrades!

Sure, when my family goes on vacation, the predictable frustrations include getting the SUV tuned up, packing clothes…

More Thoughts That Should Keep You Awake at Night | Tyrades!

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More Thoughts That Should Keep You Awake at Night | Tyrades!

No single theme grabbed my attention this week, so we’re back to a potpourri of random thoughts.

Do You Live In One of the Fun States? | Tyrades!

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Do You Live In One of the Fun States? | Tyrades!

“You think there’s not a lot goin’ on/But look closer, baby, you’re so wrong…” - from the theme…

The Year Without A Father’s Day | Tyrades!

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The Year Without A Father’s Day | Tyrades!

“This is the time to remember, ‘cause it will not last forever.” - Billy Joel

How Will Your Family Mark D-Day’s 75th Anniversary? | Tyrades!

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How Will Your Family Mark D-Day’s 75th Anniversary? | Tyrades!

Twenty years ago this June, when my father’s youngest sister Gwendol passed away, I glanced over at dad…

Are Four-Day School Weeks the Wave of the Future? | Tyrades!

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Are Four-Day School Weeks the Wave of the Future? | Tyrades!

According to NBC News, a growing number of school districts (especially in rural areas) are experimenting with a…

Is A Robot Preparing Your Pink Slip? | Tyrades!

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Is A Robot Preparing Your Pink Slip? | Tyrades!

After I started working at a convenience market during high school, it irked me when the boss stood…

Do We Need More (Intentional) Comedians in Public Office? | Tyrades!

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Do We Need More (Intentional) Comedians in Public Office? | Tyrades!

Stop me if you’ve heard this one.

Men’s Suits: Are They on The Endangered List? | Tyrades!

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Men’s Suits: Are They on The Endangered List? | Tyrades!

My octogenarian aunt has spoken wistfully of one of her older relatives who had operated a boarding house…

Thoughts That Should Keep You Awake at Night | Tyrades!

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Thoughts That Should Keep You Awake at Night | Tyrades!

Author Harlan Ellison once dropped me a postcard remarking that my mind “works like a demented cuckoo clock.”

Are You Ready for A Cashless Society? | Tyrades!

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Are You Ready for A Cashless Society? | Tyrades!

Cash is king — but here comes the guillotine!