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Been There, Done That: Charles Schulz and the Mailbox
Charles Schulz, creator of “Peanuts,” featured upside-down mailbox flags in some comic strips. Speculation suggests…
Been There, Done That: Christmas 2023
“Overcoming Christmas blues, I’ve learned to appreciate joy with a loving wife. Grateful for blessings,…
Been There, Done That: Bye Bye Trees
“Loss of Wilderness: Trees cleared for new homes, leaving a devastated landscape. Concerns for wildlife…
Been There, Done That: Landscaping
Jon Stalnaker, post-service, bought houses, tackled landscaping challenges, learned and improved. Now, in Oklahoma, with…
Been There, Done That: So, Whattya Do
Embraced volunteering, built diverse skills: from military service to postmaster, musician, writer, and ordained minister.
Been There, Done That: Calaveras Poet Laureate
Calaveras Poet Laureate revives toilet stall poetry, entertains coworkers, and surprises Gramma at retirement.
Been There, Done That: Halloween 2023
“Halloween memories from 1956-1966: Trick-or-treating, mischief, homemade costumes. A surprise visit from daughter in Bugs…
Been There, Done That: Hardscape
Transforming our landscape, battling harsh weather, and prioritizing home improvements. Hardscape projects completed, turning dreams…
Been There, Done That: I’m a Mailman
“Pride in mail service; 80s gender shift in carriers; manual sorting era; efficiency tactics; rural…
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