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Hey boomers, remember these hip, happenin’ hobbies?

As you well know by now, I do make a concerted effort to offer topics of uniqueness each week. This week’s search led me to yet another thought-provoking msn.com article entitled “18 Odd Hobbies from the ’60s That Only Boomers Will Remember.” As an ’80s kid, I was enthralled, so I read on. (Truth be told, I also sort of wanted to know if I’d actually heard of any of them!) In any event, some of the said weirdness sounded pretty darned cool, so I thought I’d share a bit of it. Here we go. • Model rockets It seems that making model rockets was a hugely popular ...

Casting changes would make ‘Friends’ different show

If you’ve been paying any attention to me at all these many years you know I’m obsessed with the TV show “Friends.” Throughout its years on the air, “Friends” proved to be quite a phenomenon, attracting a huge number of viewers and, at the same time, critical acclaim. Among the accolades the sitcom has received, it has been nominated over 60 times at the Primetime Emmy Awards and 10 times at the Golden Globes. In addition to that, the show managed to break into popular culture worldwide, imposing lines, hairstyles and different elements that, to this day, are still strongly ...

Go back in time with these groovy memories

I recently happened upon an article on msn.com titled “Things Only Kids Who Grew Up in the 1970s Can Appreciate.” Now, although I’m an ’80s kid, I actually had heard of many of these marvels. Let’s take a trip down memory lane with these oldies but goodies, shall we? •   The Pet Rock phenomenon The pet rock is a perfect example of the quirky side of the ’70s. Marketed as the ideal low-maintenance pet, it even came with a manual on how to care for it. Surprisingly, millions were sold, capturing the playful spirit of the decade. It remains one of the most iconic ...

Did you take these classes in high school?

I recently read an article entitled “15 Basic Skills Schools No Longer Teach Kids.” Intrigued, I had to check it out. The article explained that, while education has evolved significantly over the years – with schools adapting their curricula to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world – the process of embracing new technologies and preparing students for the future has resulted in some fundamental skills that were once education staples have fallen by the wayside. These skills, while perhaps not as flashy as coding or robotics, are nonetheless essential for navigating ...

Avoid these behaviors, have easier time socializing

When I saw an article entitled “13 Common Behaviors That Make People Dislike You,” I wanted to check it out to make sure I wasn’t harboring any of the offensive traits! I’ve selected a few to highlight so we all know how to play well with others. • Constantly ...

That law says what? Let’s compare banned behaviors

So, this week I happened upon an article that looked at some things that are outlawed everywhere but here in the good old U.S. of A. I think some might surprise you, as they did me! •   Cannabis, U.S. vs. Netherlands America’s still on the fence, but Amsterdam rolls out the green ...