Monthly Archives: January 2012

Sweet home Alabama Connecticut

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Sarah Chain

I got together with a group of friends this weekend, and the talk quickly turned to the Super Bowl — who cared, who didn’t, who should win, who should falter, who would bet on it. One friend mentioned she’d be … Continue reading →

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Dodge, dip, duck, dive, dodge: Whatever I need to do to avoid rec. sports

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Emily Opilo

This week marks the beginning of another season of rec. dodgeball for my friends in Harrisburg, but you won’t catch me the court. And it’s not because I’m anti-sports/fun/social. Rec. dodgeball actually sounds straight up my alley. Get a little … Continue reading →

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zzzzzzzzzzzzzz…..

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Stephanie Reighart

I have a love-hate relationship with sleep. I love to sink into my bed, warm and soft. I pull the covers up to my chin, close my eyes and surrender. But I feel guilty about sleeping, too. Like when I … Continue reading →

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Passings: Over the years, The Bet grew on Bill Landauer

Posted on January 28, 2012 by bill landauer

The Bet went to the giant drain in the sky on Jan. 21, 2012. He was 11 years old. The Bet leaves behind a scarred father, Bill Landauer, a used Norelco Beard Trimmer and some scum crusted on top of … Continue reading →

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20-ish Dish: Upgrade your mac and cheese

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

Does the thought of macaroni and cheese flood you with nostalgic memories of childhood and college-dorm living? That mysterious orange powder in the boxed variety has always grossed me out, so I didn’t eat Easy Mac as a staple in … Continue reading →

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Twenty & Change debate: Learning a new language

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Erin McCracken

Each week, Twenty & Change bloggers will sound off on life topics from the serious to the silly. Post a comment to join the discussion. Erin: A few weeks ago, we talked about bad language. This week, let’s just talk … Continue reading →

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Joe Paterno: Champion of youth

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Dan Rorabaugh

By this point, everyone has put in their 2 cents’ worth about the late great Joe Paterno. He was an incredible force for good, he played a big hand in making Penn State into a nationally and globally renowned institution … Continue reading →

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Study: No need for a ring to be happy, healthy

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Bethany Fehlinger

I am Catholic and oh boy do I have a lot of that cradle-Catholic guilt. It doesn’t help that my parents egg it on even more. “He is sleeping on the couch, right?” is the first comment I got when … Continue reading →

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50/50

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Mike Spiro

It’s rare, but I recently watched the movie 50/50, and was inspired. From the beginning it sucked me in. A 20-something gets diagnosed with cancer and has a 50/50 chance of surviving. Seth Rogen plays the same character as always, … Continue reading →

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Goodbye, impulse spending

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Brittany Wilson

I am a sucker for a good deal — or what I perceive as a good deal. I’ve tackled this topic in previous posts. But even if it’s a steal, my bank account still is impacted. When my disposable income … Continue reading →

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