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Patty Kimerer column

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...