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At some point, you have to stop clinging to the story you imagined your life would follow and make peace with the one that’s unfolding
Your next chapter is coming
Your next chapter is going to be so beautiful. You’re going to breathe. You’re about to finally rest, knowing that you’ve come so far. You’re
Petite Lake, Idaho
Nestled high in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area of Central Idaho, Petite Lake is a scenic alpine lake surrounded by dense pine forests and rugged
The Rise of the 1970s V-Hull Fiberglass Speedboat
The 1970s marked the golden age of the fiberglass V-hull speedboat. As recreational boating exploded in popularity across North America, manufacturers embraced fiberglass construction to
a mediocre stand-up who became a great talk show host
“Letterman was a mediocre stand-up who became a great talk show host. Leno was a great stand-up who became a mediocre talk show host.” –
Lawson: The Ohio Convenience Store That’s Big in Japan
Few retail chains are as closely associated with daily life in Japan as Lawson. With its bright blue-and-white signage and thousands of neighborhood locations, Lawson
Jimmy Carter and the Great Leap of Faith
“One of the most difficult problems for a journalist covering a presidential campaign is getting to know the candidates well enough to make confident judgments
when the wolves are silent
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warm and silvery
“Maybe I’m getting tired – I can’t think of anything but nights with you. I want them warm and silvery.” – Zelda Fitzgerald, “Letter to
The Kenworth W900: The Long-Hood Legend of the American Highway
Few trucks have earned the legendary status of the Kenworth W900. Introduced in 1961, the W900 quickly became one of the most recognizable Class 8
The lost art of changeable letter sign vandalism
As changeable letter marquee signs are increasingly being replaced by various digital signage platforms, teens are losing the opportunity for the kind of harmless vandalism
Phone Sex with a Meteorologist
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