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Been There, Done That: Life Goes On

June 12, 2025
Grief can be devastating, and the joy of welcoming a new baby is just the best. Oh, the ups and downs of the heart is a powerful thing.

Been There, Done That: The Worst Part of Growing Old

June 6, 2025
It’s difficult enough to navigate the aging process where you have to face the reality that your days are limited, when you also have to say goodbye to friends and family that came to the end of their days.
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Been There, Done That: It’s Raining Birds

May 29, 2025
I was delivering the mail about 3 houses down from where my mother lived when all of a sudden, birds were dropping on the ground all around me...what was happening?

Interesting and little-known facts about Memorial Day

May 26, 2025
Why is 3pm on Memorial Day important? Has it always been called Memorial Day? Who actually started it? Is it actually a big day for beer sales? Get answers to these and more interesting factoids in this story.

Been There, Done That: May 18th

May 22, 2025
Earlier this week was May 18th, a significant day on my calendar. Always has been. It is an easy date to remember because it is the birthday of my sister and brother—and no, they aren't twins.

Been There, Done That: The Green Green Grass of Home

May 15, 2025
I love this time of year and the beauty of the color green that permeates the landscape around here. My lawn is far from a well-kept pride and joy, but it looks good from across the street if I keep it cut and trimmed.

Been There, Done That: What I Believe

May 8, 2025
This world can be ugly beyond your darkest nightmares, or it can be incredibly beautiful. I believe that it’s entirely up to what you focus on.

Been There, Done That: On The Road Again

May 1, 2025
I used to love going for long trips in the car. One of my major bucket list items was driving through all 49 states in the continental United States.

Been There, Done That – AI: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

April 24, 2025
What happens when I ask ChatGPT to describe The Studebaker Dude? It's the first time AI ever made me blush.
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Been There, Done That: More Jigsaw Puzzles

April 17, 2025
Along with old age comes the expectation of doing jigsaw puzzles. They can be quite addictive, and we have been catching up on many puzzles we have been gifted with.
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