Book Review I enjoyed Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune. The book traces the Astor family from John Jacob Astor’s arrival in America and his meteoric rise to become the nation’s wealthiest man, to the subsequent generations who both maintained and squandered the family’s vast fortune. Anderson Cooper’s narrative is engaging, making […]
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GAIAM Dry Grip 5mm Yoga Mat My wife told me about Gaiam yoga mats. I learned not all yoga mats are the same. I had a cheap beat up yoga mat that I used for both HIIT and yoga. My wife saw my pathetic mat and got me a Gaiam Dry-Grip 5mm Yoga Mat (68
A First Experience with Soccer Clubs Wondering If I Am Being Played For a Clown My son is now five and has two years of recreational league soccer under his belt. During his first season, at the age of three, my son played AYSO. Despite his smaller stature and speed, compared to the four-year-olds on
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My wife told me about the Crayola 115 Piece Imagination Art Set with Case. My son and I came home one day and my wife let us know he had a surprise waiting for him. While at Target she saw this Crayola 115pc Imagination Art Set with Case. I initially wasn’t thrilled because we have
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Premier League Championship Sunday lived up to the hype. My son and I got up early and watched the fabulous pregame show together. He was hoping his Arsenal would get the break it needed to win the Premier League. I knew Manchester City was going to be unstoppable, but anything can happen in the Premier
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The 2023/2024 Premier League season is nearing its thrilling conclusion, with fans eagerly anticipating the outcome of one of the most exciting title races in recent memory. The title race will be decided on Sunday, May 19. Manchester City, led by Pep Guardiola, arguably the greatest manager of all time, are on the verge of
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When Renting a Car be Prepared with Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance Coverage If you have personal motor vehicle insurance, and you are renting a car, you likely do not need to obtain the insurance a rental car agency offers or tries to sell you. Each company’s insurance requirements and proof of insurance varies, so
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As a dad, there comes a point in your life when you start to feel like your name is no longer your own. It’s not John or Mike or whatever it used to be. No, now it’s just “Dad.” And you hear it. A lot. Like, a whole lot. You hear it so much that
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Gris Dior: Christian Dior My wife told me about Gris Dior. She bought me this as a gift. I was tiring of my old cologne, so I was excited when I opened the gift box to find the fragrance. Initially, I had no idea it was unisex. And, little did I know that Gris Dior
The Patriarchy of Pollen: Uncovering the Gender Bias in Urban Landscaping This month, despite taking daily allergy medication, my allergies were so severe I was prescribed a steroid inhaler and told to take Flonase. Over the last week, I have noticed our car has been covered in a yellow powdery film of pollen. One morning,
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