Rhode Island baby boomers have witnessed massive changes in technology, work culture, and social etiquette over their lifetime—and they’re not shy about sharing how they feel. While millennials and Gen Z adapt relatively easily since they were raised when many of these shifts were happening, boomers frequently voice their displeasure. Here are some common complaints…
Every winter, Florida roads get a seasonal personality shift. The traffic gets thicker, the turn signals get earlier, and the left lane gets a lot more… slow. Snowbirds arrive with good intentions, careful driving habits, and navigation apps working overtime. Locals can usually spot them within minutes, not by the license plate, but by the…
We all know a fellow Oregonian who’s got that sassy streak. Maybe it’s you. Maybe it’s your friend who always has the snappiest comebacks. A little sass can be fun, no doubt. It adds personality, makes people laugh, and keeps things interesting. But there’s a fine line between being funny and flat-out annoying. If you’ve…
If you know, you know. Costco is packed with huge packages of Kirkland Signature goodies, rotisserie chickens that steal the spotlight, and mountains of fresh produce that look too good to pass up. However, even in this wonderland of savings, Californians commonly make mistakes that can (often unknowingly) spoil the fun. Here are some tips…
Our apologies in advance to your self-control: You’re about to read about Bojangles breakfast favorites in North Carolina, and cravings tend to show up fast (ours did while writing this article). There’s something about buttery biscuits, Bo Berry sweetness, and crispy seasoned chicken before 10 a.m. that hits differently. If Bojangles ever goes fully nationwide,…
Growing up in the 1970s meant kids lived by some pretty unique house rules. Life was simpler, technology wasn’t always around, and parents had their own ways of keeping their New Hampshire household running smoothly. From dinner table manners to strict bedtimes, every ’70s kid remembers the guidelines they had to follow. Here’s a fun…
You know how your parents taught you to look people in the eye when you speak with them and ask questions about their lives? It turns out some of those manners that make you look like a total angel in the United States could come off as rude or awkward in certain other parts of…
Being a Nebraska kid in the ‘70s meant fewer rules, more trust, and a lot more dirt under your fingernails. You came home when the porch light came on, you drank from the hose without fear, and you knew your neighbors by name. Let’s crank up the classic rock and explore everything that made being…
Pennsylvanians are cool people. They love soft pretzels, talk about the weather a lot, and aren’t afraid to speak their minds. But even the nicest Pennsylvanians can get a little wild when they hit up Walmart. Whether you’re in Philly, Pittsburgh, or somewhere in the middle, you’ve probably seen some behavior that makes you go,…
Life in 1970s Mississippi looked a lot different from what it does today. People wore bell-bottoms, listened to records, and drove around in big cars without seat belts. But not everything from the groovy decade stuck around; the government stepped in and banned certain things because they were dangerous or unhealthy. How many of these…
