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Etiquette Love and Marriage Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

My Beef With Valentine’s Day!

Although it wasn’t my intention, it seems “My Beef With…” series is going to become a thing so please bear with me as I recount the experiences and musings that led me to abhor Valentine’s Day. Hallmark and the chocolate manufacturers are blamed for the creation of an unofficial national holiday in which friends and […]

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Book Reviews Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff

The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

In 2011, a good friend of mine recommended that I check out Randy’s book. Without spoiling the contents, he encouraged me to think about the premise the author offered as the reason to call his creation The Last Lecture. Think about it for a second. How can someone be so certain they will have the […]

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Book Series For The Young At Heart

A lot of my parental unit friends have asked me about books suitable for their pre-teen, teenager or young adult.  Usually, my answer depends on what I am reading at the time and how much it has captivated my imagination. From Sci-fi and Fantasy to super spies and sweet friends, there is a series for […]

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Mrs Enginerd Project Zach

Homeowner’s Insurance Companies That Don’t Discriminate Against Bully Breeds

One of the many things I hadn’t realized about the stigma of pit bull ownership was that my home insurance company wouldn’t cover any claims I made against the property due to damage or burglary because I own a pit bull mix. The policy becomes null the moment the pet enters the home even if […]

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Mrs Enginerd Nerd Stuff TV Shows and Movies

Is Watching Supergirl (TV Show) Worth It?

First, let me start by saying that no one in my inner circle has agreed that the show is a must see. Compared to The Flash and Arrow, Supergirl is a difficult storyline to tell, especially since it requires a whole piece of the DC Universe that most mortals aren’t aware exisits. Even though Supergirl […]

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Mrs Enginerd’s 100th Post! – Thank You :)

On February 2nd, 2016 the blog officially published its 100th post, and I have a sticker to prove it. Hehe. This labor of love that started as a hobby to keep me busy during the layoff has transformed into a phenomenon with its own followers. Although there are only 31 official wordpress peeps in my […]

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Mrs Enginerd TV Shows and Movies

Pit Bulls and Parolees (TV Show)

Ever since my fur-nephew Dexter stayed with us for a few months, pit bulls and pit mixes references have popped out of nowhere! Maybe I see them more now that I have my own pittie mix, but it is clear that there is a push nationwide to fight the stigma of the breed. In Ohio, […]

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Puerto Rico: The Trials Of The Last Colony Of The World (Discussion)

Before we start, I want to clarify that the book is in English. Trías Monje, the author, selected the language in what I assume is an attempt to educate the USA Congressmen and lawmen about the economic and governmental crisis the colonial/territory status exerts on Puerto Rico and its people, subjects he is familiar with […]

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Save $$$ While Spending $$$: Predictive Behavior Algorithms, FTW

When I go out to purchase an item, nine out of ten times my decision is based on the type of coupons I have for the store, the average cost of the item on sale, and the establishment’s return policy. However, I must confess these stores send me promos that I receive via snail mail […]

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Mrs Enginerd Project Zach

Zach and The Magical Staircase

For 50+ days now, Zach has made of our house his home. There are very few places he hasn’t “hung out” in or at the very least explored. He trots around the house like he has been there for years and whenever he discovers a new sound, he immediately investigates. It can be annoying if […]