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“A whimsical Halloween scene featuring a classic black hearse parked in front of a fun yet spooky haunted house. The hearse is decorated with festive orange lights, a grinning skeleton in the driver’s seat, and a friendly ghost peeking out of the back. The background includes a full moon, jack-o’-lanterns, bats, and eerie mist, creating a nostalgic yet playful Halloween atmosphere. The title ‘Halloween, Horror, and Hearses: A GenX Memoir’ is subtly integrated into the scene, appearing as if written in fog or carved into a pumpkin.”
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Halloween, Horror, & Hearses: A GenX Memoir

But for me, the darker side of things, just like Halloween, is a love that started in my childhood.

A digital illustration showcasing the evolution of handheld gaming consoles, from classic devices like the Game Boy and Sega Game Gear to modern systems like the Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch. The background transitions from a retro arcade-style setting to a futuristic gaming environment, highlighting the technological advancements in portable gaming. The consoles are arranged dynamically, emphasizing their unique designs and generational progression.
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My Handheld Gaming Journey: Classics to Modern Consoles

My first experiences with handheld gaming came from Mattel's Football game.

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Interpreting Common Cirrhosis Lab Tests

You are wracked with countless tests that you don’t fully understand

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Dark Days for Equality: Challenging Injustice and Protecting Vulnerable Communities in 2025

America woke up to a slew of new executive orders being sworn into action, earlier this week.

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Building a Foundation: Essential Exercises for Men Over 45

We often don’t realize how important simple exercises can be to our bodies, at least not until it is too late.

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Porn Bans, Privacy, and Pride: How Censorship Laws Are Leaving LGBTQ Communities Exposed

Waking on on January 1st typically entails us second guessing resolutions

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MELD Score: Understanding and How to Improve It

For many cirrhosis patients, the MELD score can feel intimidating,

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Coming Out as a Satanist: A Guide for the Curious

Coming out as a Satanist is a big step. atanisms often carries a lot of stigma...

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Yes, Being Gay is a Big Deal

Each and every person, on this earth, is the sum total of every part of them.

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Walkin’ the Walk: Compassion, Wisdom, and Justice in Everyday Life

In the South, we got a saying: "Actions speak louder than words." That's the heart of nobility.