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STRANGE FILES Newsletter: Here’s Your Link to the Latest Issue

Here’s where to find your very own copy of the latest STRANGE FILES newsletter. It’s fun, hypoallergenic, and guaranteed to make you the smartest person in a twenty-five block area.* READ THE

February 29, 2024

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Time to Start Planning to See April’s Solar Eclipse

It’s not too soon to begin planning for how you will view April 8, 2024’s solar eclipse. The map (above) shows the path of totality. If you are in or near this zone

February 28, 2024

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International Mermaid Day is March 29

International Mermaid Day is observed every year on March 29. Give your favorite mermaid chocolate on this day. They especially like M&Ms. The above image is one of my favorites. I spent a fair

February 27, 2024

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March is Full of Holidays and Celebrations. Some Lesser Known Ones Include…

March 1 — Employee Appreciation Day March 2 — International Rescue Cat Day March 3 — National Anthem Day March 4 — National Grammer Day (yes, that was on purpose) March 5

February 26, 2024

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Cure For National Hangover Day

National Hangover Day is January 1, also known as New Year’s Day, a federal holiday. Scientists say the best way to avoid a hangover is to abstain from alcohol consumption 24 hours

December 31, 2023

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How to Make New Year’s Resolutions

The key to making and achieving successful New Year’s resolutions in a few simple steps with examples: Narrow your goals. For instance, instead of resolving to “lose the pot belly,” make a

December 30, 2023

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Christmas Bests

Top Five Christmas Movies Ever Die Hard A Christmas Story Home Alone National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation The Santa Clause Top Five Christmas Songs Ever Jingle Bells by Jimmy Buffett White Christmas by

November 29, 2023

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What I’m Reading: Enough, Collision of Power, To Infinity and Beyond, and more

Nonfiction has dominated my reading list recently with the release of several, diverse tombs, all riveting in their own rights. Enough. My wife Sandy and I listened to January 6 Committee star witness Cassidy

November 1, 2023

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Let’s Celebrate Emma M. Nutt Day

And who is this Emma person? She was the world’s first female telephone operator. Which raises a couple of important questions, especially for younger readers. First, what’s a telephone operator, and, second,

September 9, 2023

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