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Published: January 5, 2022 by Maria Wood
“Urban park” may seem to be a contradiction in terms. When you think of a city park, you likely picture […]
Published: January 4, 2022 by Maria Wood
Despite the pandemic in 2020, 237 million people trekked to one of the nation’s more than 400 national park sites, […]
Published: December 31, 2021 by Maria Wood
It’s easy to see why humans like to drink. Sipping wine, beer, or a mixed drink occasionally releases endorphins, natural […]
Most people probably don’t realize it, but history might be practically in their backyard or just around the corner. Many […]
Published: December 28, 2021 by Maria Wood
Many parents aim to give their child a name that will set them apart from the thousands of Johns and […]
Published: December 24, 2021 by Maria Wood
Hollywood laid an egg in 2020, but a happier ending may be written in 2021. To halt the spread of […]
Published: December 23, 2021 by Maria Wood and Douglas A. McIntyre
There are a number of “best movies” lists. The most famous is probably the American Film Institute’s “100 Years–100 Movies”. […]
Published: December 17, 2021 by Maria Wood
“Space. The final frontier.” So said Capt. James T. Kirk of the Starship Enterprise in the original “Star Trek” television […]
Published: December 16, 2021 by Maria Wood
Like most retail operations, craft breweries saw their sales slump and market share dwindle during the pandemic as taprooms and […]
Published: December 14, 2021 by Maria Wood
Every married couple walks down the aisle believing they will be together forever. Sadly, it doesn’t always work out that […]
The National Park System comprises 63 national parks and over 350 national park sites that stretch over more than 84 […]
Published: December 12, 2021 by Maria Wood
Although hamburgers reign as the quintessential American meal, eaten everywhere from backyard barbecues to funky diners to posh restaurants, the […]
Published: December 9, 2021 by Maria Wood
Naming a baby is one of the most fraught decisions a couple makes. Should they go with a traditional moniker […]
Published: November 30, 2021 by Maria Wood
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Published: November 24, 2021 by Maria Wood
The American Psychological Association defines bullying as “aggressive behavior in which someone intentionally and repeatedly causes another person injury or […]
Published: November 11, 2021 by Maria Wood
Alcoholic beverages — originally in the form of beer — have been around since approximately 7000 B.C. Cocktails have a […]
Published: November 7, 2021 by Maria Wood
Having a famous relative doesn’t hurt when you’re trying to make it in a competitive business like music or the […]
Published: November 2, 2021 by Maria Wood
Movies have the ability to transport us to a different time and place with wonderful cinematography, evocative set and costume […]
Published: October 29, 2021 by Maria Wood
All good things must come to an end — and sadly that includes your favorite television series. Unlike a movie, […]
Published: October 19, 2021 by Maria Wood
What makes a great movie? As with any art, greatness is subject to debate. There are the movies you can […]
Published: October 14, 2021 by Maria Wood
“Vegetarianism” and “veganism” may be buzzwords in the culinary world, but are Americans really giving up their love of meat? […]
Updated: October 5, 2021 by Maria Wood
Is there a correlation between the state where you live and how lucky you are? It might. It might seem […]