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How to create a daily feed of articles and photos of things that actually interest YOU, without all the craziness and no advertising. This site is fast gaining in popularity, because its better than Twitter/X and Threads. Why did I start using BlueSky Social? I keep my Facebook posts limited to my “friends” because making […]
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Turns out that having some Neanderthal genes in my DNA is a good thing! The Neanderthal influence on our world was brought to my attention when I learned from a 23 and me DNA test, that I have a higher than average percentage of Neanderthal in me, coming in at a little less than 2%. […]
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Exploring your extended family history can be both enjoyable and inspiring. It has given me fresh ideas for our retirement travels. I’ve always loved visiting grand stone castles, whether they are the medieval British or French ones, the distinctive Moorish and Moroccan designs, or the incredible Inca fortresses in Peru. Nowadays, it’s much simpler to […]
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Our overall experience with owning an electric car in Atlantic Canada has been quite joyful for our first 3 months. There is a learning experience involved to get familiar with how the various charging options work, plus we were delighted to find how may “free” plug in chargers there are – resulting is zero cost […]
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Retiree’s might enjoy reading this Science Fiction book that stitches together some near future possibilities… It is a captivating science fiction novel set in 2047. The story revolves around an astronomer named Sarah, who played a crucial role in translating Earth’s first extraterrestrial message received 38 years earlier. When a second message arrives from an unknown […]
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Until recently, I had never delved into the whimsical world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. However, when I discovered that a local theatre group was staging a performance of this iconic tale, I decided it was time to explore it more deeply. Written by Lewis Carroll in 1865, the story offers a fascinating glimpse into the […]
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I was intrigued by an offer for free land that came with a random bottle of single malt Scotch Whisky that I picked up recently. Not only did Laphroaig (pronounced “La-Froig”) turn out to be my new favorite Scotch, with a lovely smokey taste that I favor, but the land offer led to a fascinating […]
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Our retirement Road-Trip of two weeks through the Carolinas and Georgia was delightful, with Charleston, South Carolina, being a standout experience. Previously, I hadn’t encountered the “Southern Charms” that this region is known for. The full account of our trip is detailed at the conclusion of this article. Films like “Gone with the Wind” and […]
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We made the decision to switch to an electric car after our reliable 14-year-old Suzuki SUV stopped working. Although I had my heart set on a pure electric vehicle like a Tesla, the charging infrastructure in our area doesn’t work well with the 400 km electric range they offer. While it would be suitable for […]
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For the first time in 10 years, I sleep through the night without waking up to go to the bathroom, multiple times. I am amazed after only 1 week taking this supplement. I was curious, but very skeptical when I first saw a lengthy pressure sell article about an expensive product containing the “Beta Sitosterol” […]
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