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Do we medicate brilliant minds to mediocrity?
The mind is one of the greatest puzzles we have been given to solve. People have been trying to figure it for hundreds of years. Early scientists tried their best to diagnose and treat mental illness but often it was misunderstood as a physical ailment instead of, well, a mental one. That’s why we had strange…
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On to The Mountain State
I had never given much thought as to what is actually in West Virginia. Turns out, it’s actually a pretty fun place. If you have an interest in the Civil War there are defiantly some stops worth making. My first stop was at the potentially haunted and defiantly fascinating building known as The West Virginia Penitentiary.…
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Car Trouble, Wait One Turn
I love driving an older vehicle. If you choose well you’ll be rewarded with cheap insurance, cheap repairs, and no worries about damage. Unfortunately, the down side is every once in awhile you’re inconvenienced. No matter, this gives me some time to catch up on some reading, writing, and sleeping. A forced rest isn’t so…
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How did I almost miss Kingsman?
So I’m a little late to the game since Kingsman came out awhile back but I finally went to see it this week. I can honestly say I haven’t enjoyed a the music in a film this much since Guardians of the Galaxy. Kingsman used it’s budget on making a good movie, not advertising so…
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First Stop, Pennsylvania
As I reached Erie, PA my radio station started to fade and I began scanning to get something new. The first station that came in clear was shouting, “Pirates, Penguins, Stealers, if it’s sports we’ve got it!” and that’s how I knew I was getting closer to Pittsburgh. I passed a Quaker Steak & Lube,…
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Dyngus Day in Western NY
Happy Dyngus Day fellow polish peeps! (FYI everyone is Polish on Dyngus Day) If you’re unfamiliar with the traditions of Dyngus Day don’t worry, most people are. Buffalo, NY decided to revitalize the city in the 60’s by celebrating their polish heritage and have continued to do so. They have a parade, polish food, and…
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Alternative Jelly Beans
Yes, I’m a grown-ass adult who still gets an Easter basket. You’re clearly just jealous. Anyway this year the Easter bunny left a number of different types of jelly beans but one stood out as clearly the best. Have you ever had a nerds rope? They taste amazing! It’s chewy and crunchy and just the…
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Do class action lawsuits bring about change?
Class action lawsuits are usually filed when a company has wronged a significant number of it’s customers with it’s business practices. It’s meant to bring justice to victims, but also send a message to the company about their behavior. These cases tend to be in the news, but do we pay enough attention to them?…
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5 Reasons Why Living in Puerto Rico Would Rock
If you’re unfamiliar with Puerto Rico you’re probably missing out. This US territory in the Caribbean has pretty much everything you could want without all the commercialism of a typical tourist destination. Moving there from the states isn’t difficult! They use the USD and everyone there is an English speaking citizen of America. As a…
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Turkey Joints! The pride of Rome, NY [More]
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“Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” ― Mary Oliver [More]