You’ve done it. You’ve defied astronomical odds (about 1 in 292 million) and hit the Powerball jackpot. Let’s say it’s the current advertised total of $1.1 billion. Sounds like you just secured a throne in Billionaire Land, right?
Eh… not so fast.
You’ve done it. You’ve defied astronomical odds (about 1 in 292 million) and hit the Powerball jackpot. Let’s say it’s the current advertised total of $1.1 billion. Sounds like you just secured a throne in Billionaire Land, right?
Eh… not so fast.
There’s a strange phenomenon happening in the world today. Maybe you’ve noticed it. You smile at someone. You say “Good morning.” Maybe even throw in a friendly “Hello!” just for kicks. And they just… walk past you.
So here we are. It’s early December. There’s a foot of snow on the ground. The air hurts your face. My driveway looks like the tundra scene from a National Geographic special. And what do I do? I buy a slushie maker.
Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be a verbal obstacle course filled with controversial topics, awkward silences, and regret. Believe it or not, there are still things we can talk about that won’t send Aunt Carol storming off before dessert.
Ah, Thanksgiving. That magical time of year when we gather around a table to share a meal, give thanks, and tiptoe through a minefield of wildly inappropriate conversation topics.
There was a time — not all that long ago — when I could hop in my car at night, cruise the roads, and actually see where I was going. The lines on the road? Clear. Street signs? Legible. Oncoming traffic? Not a blinding assault on my retinas.
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