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    Christmas + rom-com = Happiest Season

    Posted on December 18, 2020 by moc
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    For the past week or so my newsfeed has been abuzz with word about the holiday movie this year, Happiest Season. Produced by Hulu and available for streaming on said site, the film offers a host of A and B-list stars doing … Continue reading →

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    I kind of thought snow days were done forever

    Posted on December 16, 2020 by moc
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    This is either a new high or a new low. My local school district has all campuses closed today for the impending snowstorm headed our way. Mind you not a flake has yet fallen, and–I probably should have led with … Continue reading →

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    And on top of this… Christmas

    Posted on December 14, 2020 by moc
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    Hail to the @#$%! Yup, that’s four victories in a row for my hometown gridiron squad, and first place in the NFC Least! All of this and a new Taylor Swift album? Heaven. Can. Wait. … Continue reading →

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    Won’t you be my neighbor?

    Posted on December 12, 2020 by moc
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    One of the few bright spots of 2020 living is that people have a lot of time at home to do silly things like put up Christmas decorations at their homes. Actually, some of my neighbors have really gone nuts. … Continue reading →

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    You heard it here first

    Posted on December 9, 2020 by moc
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    Still haven’t hit the ground yet from celebrating Monday afternoon’s victory. That would be my hometown pro football team’s win over the previously-unbeaten Pittsburgh Steelers. It’s three W’s in a row for the burgundy and gold, also known as “Football … Continue reading →

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    Monday afternoon club

    Posted on December 7, 2020 by moc
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    Tell the ’72 Dolphins to get the champagne on ice. Their distinction will be intact after tonight. This afternoon, actually, after the team without a nickname beats the team without a loss. It’s on.

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    How old is “old”?

    Posted on December 5, 2020 by moc
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    I asked my students today to give me a number as far as how old they thought “old” was. There answers did not impress me.

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    It’s here

    Posted on December 2, 2020 by moc
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    When it was 65 degrees over the weekend I was a little confused, but now I can definitely say Christmas is here. The tree is up, the lights are out, and the yule log is lit. Well, on TV anyway. … Continue reading →

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    This one doesn’t quite save 2020 either, however…

    Posted on December 1, 2020 by moc
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    No doubt the best part of my Thanksgiving weekend was spending time with my family and being thankful for, you know… The new reboot version of Saved by the Bell! Oh damn this show is good, surprisingly good, and kudos to … Continue reading →

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    Changing seasons

    Posted on November 27, 2020 by moc
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    One of the beautiful things about living in the mid-Atlantic is that we really do have four distinct seasons, each of which is complete with the stereotypical trappings of winter, summer, spring, and fall. This week I’ve noticed another phenomenon: … Continue reading →

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