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This is a platform of happiness where anyone who is tripping is welcome.
Tell us about the highs you’ve been on - mental, physical, spiritual.
Define your experiences in a safe, positive, free-form environment.
We are not here to promote, condone or condemn.
We pass no judgment.
We are merely purveyors of joy.
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The Land of Smiles
We were recently in Thailand, “The Land Of Smiles”. Thailand is a nation in the middle of Southeast Asia - bordered by Myanmar (Burma),...
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Oct 19, 202310 min read
The Wonderful World of Water
So, we were sitting in a cozy, dimly lit bar recently, contemplating life’s most profound questions while sipping on a meticulously...
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Oct 6, 20236 min read
Peel Me A Grape
Phrase: “Peel me a grape.” Definition: A request to be pampered or to have one’s whims indulged. A sarcastic retort after a trivial...
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Sep 29, 20233 min read
Whatever Happened to Saturday Morning? A Look at Cartoons.
Back in the day, before home computers and cable tv, Saturday mornings used to be sacred times. The weekend was here, which meant no...
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Sep 15, 20239 min read
Exploring the Enigmatic: A Journey through Murakami’s Japan
We recently came across (and purchased) a manga illustrated book of four short stories by one of our favorite authors, Haruki Murakami....
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Sep 8, 20239 min read
Some of the World’s Coolest Dive Bars in Honor of Bourbon Heritage Month
September is one of our favorite months of the year because it salutes one of our favorite beverages of all time – BOURBON! On August 2,...
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Sep 1, 20237 min read
Beyond Butter - Cows Are Udderly Fascinating!
When we think about cows (whenever that may be) we think about simple, docile creatures. We can thank these beautiful bovines for many...
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Aug 24, 20235 min read
Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics
Drinking and dining establishments often promote themselves in unique and creative ways. Pictures and videos are always attractive ways...
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Aug 17, 20238 min read
Unusual Spa Treatments. Just How Badly Do You Need to Relax?
In today’s world, stress is pretty much an everyday thing. Stress from money worries, stress from the daily news, stress from family...
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Aug 4, 20236 min read
Fish in a Bucket and Elsewhere
Britannica Dictionary definition of FISH: a cold-blooded animal that lives in water, breathes with gills, and usually has fins and...
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Jul 28, 20237 min read
Finance & Folklore (or Bigfoot Economics)
Watching an interview The Economist did recently with Jamie Dimon, the CEO of America’s largest bank JP Morgan Chase, got us to thinking...
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Jul 21, 20237 min read
Good Food Never Spoils, Right?
In this day and age, the diverse array of products on supermarket shelves is often taken for granted. In an era overflowing with...
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Jul 14, 20235 min read
What's Underneath it All? A Revealing Look at Underwear.
Underwear is something pretty important, kinda personal, and so literally connected to the most private parts of us that talking about it...
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Jul 7, 20236 min read
The Fragrance Diaries: Candle & Perfume Scents That Make You Say "Hmmmmm".
As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of the 21st century, where we’ve been taught to “smell a rat” with every news cycle and where...
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Jun 30, 20234 min read
Dr. Seuss Narrates a Thrill Ride
Dr. Seuss (aka Theodor Geisel) was a beloved children’s author and cartoonist. Known the world over, his work includes some of the most...
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Jun 22, 20235 min read
The Rhythm of Jazz and Society: Harmony and Discord
We recently attended the third day of a three-day jazz festival. There were simultaneous performances happening on 10 separate stages...
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Jun 15, 20235 min read
But Judge, I Didn't Know
In last week’s edge-of-your-seat blogpost, “Sweets, Lies & Classic Desserts”, we mentioned “blue laws” that, at one time plagued certain...
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Jun 9, 20239 min read
Sweets, Lies & Classic Desserts
Recently, we found ourselves enveloped in the soft, warm, sticky middle of…a delicious homemade chocolate chip cookie. Reveling in its...
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Jun 1, 20238 min read
Strangest Video Games Ever: A Journey into the Bizarre
We were playing one of our favorite video games the other day, Grand Theft Auto (GTA), so real in its depiction of the streets of Los...
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May 25, 20239 min read
Meinertzhagen’s Haversack or L’Comedie of Deception
We had a request, from one of our loyal readers, to write a blog post about Meinertzhagen’s Haversack. Now, we must admit, we had no idea...
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May 18, 20239 min read
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