
August 28th is World Sauntering Day. Webster’s English Dictionary labels a saunter as “a leisurely stroll, or walk.” To me, with up to five children regularly in tow, the ability to saunter is a certain measure of discovered control in an otherwise action-filled life. When (and if) I can simply walk in a wayward manner, [...]
Aug 28 2011 | Posted in
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Loneliness can be such a downer. When introduced into a social network, loneliness has been shown to be downright contagious, according to a study done in 2009 by researchers Nicholas Christakis of Harvard University and James Fowler at the University of California, San Diego. After reviewing data from a 60-year study of over 5,000 people [...]
Jul 11 2011 | Posted in
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April 21st is National High Five Day. There are many different ways to properly deliver this most hallowed of public male demonstrations of acceptance. Let me take a bit of time to help you along with this one… Safe, Tried and True Standard High Five – Up high, very relaxed, as you pass each [...]
Apr 20 2011 | Posted in
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Trends come and trends go, leaving ripples in their wakes. September 15th is Felt Hat Day, meant to be a day to commemorate the heyday of that unique, smooth topper. You’ve seen them in classic movies; ubiquitous Fedora adorning Clark Gable, casual Panama on Humphrey Bogart, happy-go-lucky Homburg atop the Godfather, high-class derby on Fred [...]
Sep 15 2010 | Posted in
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