Author Archives: Dale

It got a tad chilly in most of the country this week. Something called a Polar Vortex, which, to me, sounds more like the name of a bottled water or a wrestler from Siberia. The Polar Vortex is a mass … Continue reading →

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As Christmas nears, there’s no doubt in the midst of shopping for the gifts mentioned in The 12 Days of Christmas. This year, the cost for all of the items on the list is $114,651, up 7.7% from last year. … Continue reading →

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Like everybody else, I have started thinking about my Christmas shopping. I haven’t actually done any shopping yet because I hate shopping, so I am basing my observations on things I have seen in advertising pieces, catalogs, and TV ads. … Continue reading →

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As we approach Halloween, I wonder, where did it come from? How did Halloween start? Why do people give away candy? What’s with the costumes? Pumpkins? Explain. So, as a public service, I delved into the history of the holiday … Continue reading →

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As Halloween approaches, we get ready for the onslaught of children, teens and drunken adults who will our doorbells and demand treats. These treats usually take the form of candy so I went shopping for some. I went to Sam’s … Continue reading →

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