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December 29, 2023 I found the true meaning of Christmas Christmas means so many things to different people. I think the important thing is to find our own meaning and significance in how we…
December 25, 2023 My picks for the best TV shows of 2023 I may not have been entranced with many movies this year, but there were excellent TV shows aplenty. Let’s be honest, there are almost…
December 18, 2023 My take on the top family-friendly movies of 2023 When we look back at 2023, I don’t know if we’ll think of it as a year of great movies. I had to stretch…
December 11, 2023 We visited a home with more than 700 Christmas trees Have you ever heard of Ohio’s famous Christmas Tree Home? Some people love Christmas, and then some people REALLY go all out in their…
December 2, 2023 A fun way for movie lovers to use ChatGPT ChatGPT and I are buddies. Ever since I finally decided to embrace our AI overlords, I’ve been having fun coming up with new ways…
November 27, 2023 5 beloved holiday movies to warm your heart If you’ve not yet found your holiday spirit, don’t despair – I’ve got just the thing. There’s nothing like watching a cherished Christmas movie…