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A Hairy Situation: How My Son Helped Me Discover General Ambrose Burnside and the Origination of the Word Sideburns

Ambrose Burnside. Credit: Library of Congress I was helping my son with his shower, and as he applied shampoo to his head, I reminded him to scrub his sideburns. My son then asked, “why are they called sideburns?” I was stumped. I had no idea. In fact, the question never crossed my mind before. I

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Confessions of a Tommy John Convert: Why Tommy John Undershirts Are My Ultimate Favorite

One of my absolute favorite clothing items is Tommy John undershirts. I remember the first time I bought a Tommy John undershirt. About 10 years ago, I was at Nordstrom and by accident came across the undershirts. The photo on the packaging looked unlike anything I had seen. The undershirt looked sleek and tight to

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Goals, Drama, and Glory: How Soccer and the Premier League Brought My Son and Me Together

Timing was perfect. The 2022 FIFA World Cup was being played in Qatar. It was starting just as my son’s first season of AYSO was concluding. My son loved playing soccer and showed a true passion for it. I figured I would introduce him to the World Cup.  Before we watched any games, I explained

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