As astute readers of this blog may have noticed, I try to theme my blogs to the time of year. October blogs focus on candy or costumes. November hits Thanksgiving and spring, well that’s been a bit hit or miss. I’ve blogged on flowers, thaws, taxes, and on two occasions,… Read more“Map Monday, In-State Costs for 4-Year Colleges”
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Map Monday, Most Popular Halloween Candy by US State
For as long as I can remember (FWIW, I recall the 1960s), Halloween has been synonymous with costumes, trick-or-treating, and excessive Halloween candy consumption. The deleterious (there’s a nice big word – eh?) effects of said consumption include upset stomachs, massive fluctuations in blood sugar levels with the attendant behavioral… Read more“Map Monday, Most Popular Halloween Candy by US State”
Map Monday, Witches more than a Popular Halloween Costume
Witches remain one of the go-to costumes for Halloween. Pop culture superstars like this year’s favorite Barbie occasionally rule the roost, but they lack the staying power of vampires, ghosts, ghouls, and witches. While these enduring costumes have also enjoyed brief fad status through movies, books, and TV shows, they… Read more“Map Monday, Witches more than a Popular Halloween Costume”