For most Americans, driving is a crucial part of everyday life. We drive to work, to school and to drop the kids off at soccer practice. We use our cars to drive to the grocery store to pick up food and basic necessities, and many of us use them for other utilitarian purposes related to …
The Wide, Wonderful World of Couchsurfing
In today’s world, traveling is more difficult than ever. Flights cost more than they have in years, but are less comfortable. And, to add insult to injury, charge you for anything and everything they can, after you’ve already paid for your ticket. Trains are no better, and take longer to arrive. Hotels are expensive, and …
Knoxville: the First Capital of Tennessee
When you think of Tennessee, there are a few things that are first to spring to mind. The country music capital of the world, Nashville, might be a strong contender. Or, you might think of moonshiners and bootleggers, figures that gained fame and romantic appeal during the prohibition period. Whatever you thought of, there’s one …
Thanksgiving Blues: How to Have a Great Thanksgiving, by Yourself
In today’s America, society is centered around family life. A byproduct of Cold War propaganda, this focus on family was a concerted effort by powerful forces in entertainment, education and government entities to indoctrinate the nation against dangerous ideologies. While these entities have stopped pushing this agenda in recent decades, the family remains a central …
Best Places to Live In 2050
When you’re thinking of moving to a new city, there are a lot of things you’ll need to think about. You’ll have to consider whether or not the city is safe, with low violent and property crime rates. You probably will research the median home value, to suss out whether or not it’s a good …