When I was in my teens, my car was a part of my identity. Of course, it isn't easy making a stock VW Beetle seem cool. I switched to a header-style exhaust system to make it sound more impressive.

Life changes, and so does technology. I've been on the earth long enough to see numerous advances in communications. Growing up, we had the phone on the wall with the long cord. When it rang, you a

We all know that stereotypes can be damaging, and to better our society, we should work to prevent them. But, while stereotyping can be harmful in the real world, there is a place where stereotypes ar

I've often wondered why some songs get stuck in our heads whenever we hear them. Sometimes, they're songs you love, and other times, they're just songs you hear often. Recently, I listened to a coun

I consume a lot of media. Radio, TV, podcasts, streaming video, audio, you name it, I'm plugged in all the time. And one thing I've noticed with much of this content is that it's often predictable. Cr

Has decorating for Halloween become a competition? When I was growing up, most people just craved a jack-o-lantern and perhaps stuck a candle inside. If you had kids, you might tape a few cardboard gh

You only think about a first aid kit once you need one. We have a small box around the house, so we're usually ready for any medical emergency. But the other day at work, I ran into a door-mounted c

Recently, numerous weather delays have occurred during college and pro football games. Back in my younger days, there were no delays for severe weather. They played the game no matter the conditions.

As you get older, you focus on things you know. For many older adults, adapting to change is always challenging. You come to think that items that have been around for your entire life will be around

We all have quirks. Some of them even turn into pet peeves. As I drove to work the other day, I realized that I often consumed myself with spacing. While driving, I obsess over the space between ca