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My Future as a Bitcoin Miner is in Jeopardy
I learn a lot when researching stories for CenturyCo…and often that knowledge seeps into my personal life. Case in point: after writing a holiday article titled Tis the Season to Use Wi-Fi, I realized how efficient and convenient smart technology could be around the house. And we upgraded to smart plugs, bulbs, and timers to…
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Seven Prompts and a Whopper of a Sunset
Yesterday was a beautiful day for a winter hike. It might look cold, but the temperature was actually about 50°. Little Elk Creek has become one of our favorite go-to hikes because the trail is mostly level with a gradual incline and the canyon is sheltered from the wind. It was a little slippery due…
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The Word Count Nazis are Ruthless
I joined Nextdoor a few years ago, and by and large, I find it pretty informative…especially when it comes to things like recommendations for contractors. Want to find a plumber or electrician? Who better to ask than your literal neighbors. They’re also good at keeping you in the loop about things like porch pirates, suspicious…
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Shirley, She Can’t Be Serious
We have a built-in shelving unit in the basement that Doris must have installed ages ago. Not sure what she used it for, but we keep our DVD collection there. Yes, we still have a DVD collection. Yesterday, Tara and I were browsing the St. Joes Antique Mall. It’s 21,000 square feet of vintage-y goodness…
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If You Like Piña Coladas
I scored a victory today. Felt kind of like a senator who’d sponsored a bill and watched it pass into law. It’s a euphoric feeling. And exactly how I felt last year when I convinced my supervisor, a former journalist, to embrace the Oxford comma, AP style be damned. I about fell out of my…
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Hiding in Plain White
I read a news article recently in which Pope Francis lamented the fact that he can no longer walk around the streets of Rome unnoticed like he used to. Just the other night, a paparazzi snapped a photo of His Holiness leaving a record store. Well, duh. The guy is dressed from head to toe…
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