100 years ago, on
December 12, 1925
The first “motor hotel,” later abbreviated “motel,” opened in San Luis Obispo, California, the halfway point when driving from San Francisco to Los Angeles.
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Category: Commentary
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4,862
Ring count of Prometheus, a bristlecone pine tree cut down for research purposes in 1964 by U.S. Forest Service personnel in eastern Nevada. Scientist believe the tree may have been more than 5,000 years old, making it the oldest non-clonal organism ever discovered.
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Fun Fact
Mary Edward Walker, who served as a surgeon for the Union Army during the Civil War, is the only female recipient of the U.S. Army Medal of Honor.
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Mindful Moment
Try journaling as a meditation. When you journal as a meditation practice, mindfulness and meditation, rather than the journal itself, become the goal.
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50 Million
Copies sold of Bing Crosby’s “White Christmas,” making it the bestselling single of all time, according to Guinness World Records. The song debuted on Crosby’s Weekly radio program, The Kraft Music Hall, in 1941.
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Fun Fact
Snow has fallen on the Sahara Desert only four times in recorded weather history: in 1979, 2017, 2018, and 2021.
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World’s Best of Bad Jokes and Puns
Q: What would happen if pig could fly?
A: The price of bacon would skyrocket
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Mindful Moment
Take time to savor the good in your life. Savoring is about appreciating an event or activity in the moment, sharing tiny victories, and noticing the good things around you.
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Pun-official Holiday
December 11
We would lava to visit Mt. Vesuvius for International Mountain Day. We’re gushing to make the trip.
Random Thoughts 12/13/25
Well today I had to work. The part that sucks is that it is only for a couple of hours which drives me mad when I have to work on a Saturday and I have to do that two times a month.
Besides that, I had a pretty good day. I used a different theme for my blog and changed it, and I have to say I am digging it right now. I will have to see how long before I get the itch to change it again.
Random Thoughts 12/12/25
I’ve decided that tomorrow I’ll redesign my blog. If it doesn’t turn out the way I want, I can always revert it back to the previous version. If I don’t make this change, it’ll just linger in my mind and drive me crazy! 😂
Today was a pretty laid-back day, which was nice after such a hectic week—or really, a hectic month. I took some time to relax, something I haven’t done in a while.
Random Thoughts 12/11/25
As I sit here, I find myself contemplating yet another redesign of my blog. None of the layouts I’ve tried so far truly speak to me. There’s another one I’ve been eyeing, and maybe I’ll give it a shot. Who knows—perhaps it’s the artist in me that resists settling, or maybe I’m just a little indecisive.
On a brighter note, I had the chance to watch my niece’s school dance performance today, and it was wonderful. I really enjoyed seeing her on stage with her classmates, and it felt special to leave work early just to be there.
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The largest point deficit ever overcome in a super bowl game, achieved in 2017 by the New England Patriots, who went to defeat the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in the first overtime game in Super Bowl history.
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100 years ago, on
November 28, 1925
The weekly grand ole Opry show was born as a one-hour radio broadcast called WSM Barn Dance
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Cooking Tip
Soak peeled, sliced potatoes in water for 1 hour before baking to achieve maximum crispiness. Soaking the potatoes makes them more rigid by removing the excess starch
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