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What Trees Do in Winter

They may look dead, but most wintertime trees are playing ‘possum.

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Golden Globes, Meryl Streep, and (Unfortunately) Donald Trump

Four years. That’s what we are in for. Four years of a president whose skin is so thin, he lashes out on a Twitter account someone definitely should have reigned in by now.

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Let It Glow: Natural Light In The Darkness

There are countless ways that nature plays with light, even in darkness.

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So This Is The New Year

There’s a song by Death Cab For Cutie I listen to every January 1st. The first line is “So this is the new year/and I don’t feel any different.”

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Rogue One Is Star Wars At Its Most Bleak

Rogue One has done the seemingly impossible and made itself into the new Empire for the Star Wars franchise.

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The Santa Within

Whether or not one believes in Santa Claus as we know him today, perhaps everyone has a bit of Santa within themselves: generosity.

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The War on Information

The age of public mistrust of the media and a post-facts society is officially upon us, and our President-Elect is its mascot.

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Solstice Savvy: The First Day of Winter

The turning of the year comes ‘round again, and winter officially begins at 4:44 a.m. central time on Dec. 21.

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All The King’s Men

As we continue slouching toward Jan. 20, Trump continues to stack his cabinet and break his campaign promises.

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Ways To Make A Difference This Holiday Season

Do you have a favorite holiday commercial rerun? Some commercials have been playing for nostalgic audiences for decades.