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Memories of a much simpler time

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Everyone that knows me knows I love technology – and I love it a lot.

I’m the type of person who is always chomping at the bit to see what new innovation pops up next to make our lives easier or more fulfilling.

But truth be told, as awesome as modern technology is, it has some serious downsides as well. And in my humble opinion, one of the most serious downsides of the bunch is how it has impacted the lives of today’s children.

When I was a youngster the world of technology revolved around a “dumb” TV that had no remote and picked up just three channels, a staticky AM radio, a “turn-table” record player (or if you were lucky, a cassette tape player/recorder) and a landline rotary telephone that was tethered to the wall by a short cord…  [Read more…]

Why today is the most important day of your entire life

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“Enjoy the moment. You won’t have it again.”  —Frank Sonnenberg

The essence of every life can be boiled down to just one thing: today.

Whether good or bad, what happened in the past is over. It’s history, never to be altered or relived.  [Read more…]

Time-lapse video: (Literal) desert storm over Tucson

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When most people think of Tucson, Arizona, the climate of the desert southwest comes to mind – very hot and very dry weather with very little rain to speak of. And of course they are right.

In fact, Tucson only receives a whopping total of 11 inches of rain per year on average. Some American cities get that much or more during a single rain event.  [Read more…]

Planning to travel to a foreign country? This can make your trip a lot better.

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Do you have a burning desire to travel to exotic locales and experience all that the world has to offer?

If so, the odds are great that you’ll occasionally find yourself immersed into situations where no one you come into contact with speaks your native language.  [Read more…]

Fall temps are almost here. Be sure to make this important safety check

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Well, autumn is almost here and that means the outdoor temperatures will likely be falling in your neck of the woods real soon. And as you probably already know, temperature drops decrease the air pressure in your vehicle’s tires.

That low tire air pressure warning (if your car provides one) isn’t just a nuisance. It’s actually alerting you to potential danger and a possible future hit to your bank account.  [Read more…]