Tag: Year

The Leap Day, February 29, depicts a day that occurs only once every four years, every Leap Year or intercalary year when an extra day is inserted into the calendar. But not every fourth year; if that year ends in “00,” like 1900, then it is not a Leap ...

Living in the modern digital age, we are no strangers to minor inconveniences. People often use these as an excuse to make hyperbolic claims about “the worst year ever.” However, despite the many upheavals and unforgettable tragedies that have afflicted mankind across history, many histo...

As the calendar flips to a new year, various cultures around the globe partake in unique and vibrant traditions, each reflecting their heritage and hopes for the year ahead. Let’s embark on a journey to explore some of these fascinating New Year customs. Brazil: The Colorful Carnival of New...

I’m publishing this series of articles to share and discuss my ruminations on coping with a troubled and messy world. You can “follow” me to never miss an article. In their year-end summary, Gail Collins and Bret Stephens provide a depressing assessment of 2023, and the fear tha...

This screenshot is an example of what happens in trucking America every single day. Fraudulent billing practices like this lead to massive freight rate increases, massive wage theft, and is one of the primary causes of the shipping crisis in America. If you think 2021 was bad, 2022 is going to be fa...

January: Start the year with a focus on personal growth and self-improvement. Engage in activities that bring you joy and fulfillment. February: Embrace creative pursuits and express your unique talents. Connect with like-minded individuals and expand your social circle. March: ...

I was driving through rural Colorado when the call came. I almost never answer the phone if I don’t know who’s on the other side— heck, I barely answer the phone when I do — but I had a feeling that this was the call I’d been waiting for all month. “Ms.…...

There were moments in the latter part of June where I felt positively hopeful. One blissful week, in particular, where I realized that most of the pain in my right knee was gone. That was a good week. I ventured out to run errands a few times without needing to use a cane. On a couple of occasion...