I recently decided to log in to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources web site to look at every single camping trip I’ve booked since 2014. Data… Read more “Diary of a Dozen Years of Michigan Camping Trips”
2025 Trivial Pursuits In Gory Details – Year in Review – Pods (My Trivia Team)
This year got off to an interesting start when it came to our trivial pursuits! We started out eyeing one goal, wound up pursuing a completely different… Read more “2025 Trivial Pursuits In Gory Details – Year in Review – Pods (My Trivia Team)”
Year In Review 2025 – Our Trivial Pursuits – By the Numbers
Me and my Miskatonic University Fighting Cephalopods trivia team played 84 total regulation trivia games in 2025 – general knowledge and music quiz games – compared to… Read more “Year In Review 2025 – Our Trivial Pursuits – By the Numbers”
“Stranger Things” Actors Whom Are Children of Other Actors
I recently watched part one of the fourth season of the Netflix series “Stranger Things.” And there have been some moments that have sent me to the… Read more ““Stranger Things” Actors Whom Are Children of Other Actors”
If Someone Wants My DNA – They’ll Have To Get It The Old-Fashioned Way!
I’ve been seeing lots of advertisements for companies that will, if you provide them with a swab of your DNA and a wad of cash, will analyze… Read more “If Someone Wants My DNA – They’ll Have To Get It The Old-Fashioned Way!”
U.S. Presidents – Sorted by Hairstyles (UPDATED MAY 28, 2025)
We had a question about mustached U.S. presidents in our trivia game last night, which we got right, but got wrong on a technicality. We were supposed… Read more “U.S. Presidents – Sorted by Hairstyles (UPDATED MAY 28, 2025)”
(REVISED June 16, 2023) Cabins, Tents and Shelters You Can Rent in Michigan’s State Parks
Don’t have your own tent or recreational vehicle – but still want to go camping? No problem! The state of Michigan has a variety of different cabins,… Read more “(REVISED June 16, 2023) Cabins, Tents and Shelters You Can Rent in Michigan’s State Parks”
Want To Frighten a Mountain Lion On a Hike? Make Sure Your Phone Has Some “Scary” Music!
Every so often, I get inspired by real-life stories that make me think: What would I do if I were in the same situation? 🤔 Of course,… Read more “Want To Frighten a Mountain Lion On a Hike? Make Sure Your Phone Has Some “Scary” Music!”
Trivia Recap – Game #896 – Sporcle Events Music Quiz – Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery – Ypsilanti, MI
A certain Motown group that we always seem to confuse us with a similar Motown group once sang “Reach Out, I’ll Be There.” IRL I did that… Read more “Trivia Recap – Game #896 – Sporcle Events Music Quiz – Arbor Brewing Company Microbrewery – Ypsilanti, MI”
Why am I Seeing So Many “Prestons” Lately?
This blog is brought to you by the name “Preston,” and all of the “Prestons” I can name 😆 I recently met a new supervisor at my… Read more “Why am I Seeing So Many “Prestons” Lately?”
Our 900th Trivia Game Next Week!
If all goes to plan, our 900th trivia game will be played Wednesday, April 8! I decided that a virtual game was the best bet, because of… Read more “Our 900th Trivia Game Next Week!”
Trivia Recap – Game #897 – March 31, 2026 – Red Rock Barbecue – Sporcle Events – Ypsilanti, MI
Answers are at the end. We had a core “trio” of ‘Pods again at a Red Rock Barbecue trivia night in Ypsi. We won a $20 first… Read more “Trivia Recap – Game #897 – March 31, 2026 – Red Rock Barbecue – Sporcle Events – Ypsilanti, MI”
Sobriety Survival Tips
I am by no means an expert navigating the world of drinking establishments as a non-drinker. I’ve only been sober for nearly six months now. But I’ve… Read more “Sobriety Survival Tips”
Trivia Recap – Game #895 – March 29, 2026 – Sporcle Events – YpsiAlehouse – Ypsilanti, MI
My husband and I visited the YpsiAlehouse recently for some Sunday afternoon trivia, won a $10/second place gift card. In a completely rare experience like no others… Read more “Trivia Recap – Game #895 – March 29, 2026 – Sporcle Events – YpsiAlehouse – Ypsilanti, MI”
Here Was One of a Few Annoyances in Last Night’s Trivia Game 😩
Recap of this game will be posted no later than Tuesday, March 31. So every team last night submitted the same newsletter answer last night for this… Read more “Here Was One of a Few Annoyances in Last Night’s Trivia Game 😩”
Trivia Recap – Game #893 – March 23, 2026 – Corner Brewery – Sporcle Events – Ypsilanti, MI
Maybe the first songs you think of with the words “wait” or “waiting” are Wait For U by Future featuring Drake and Tems, Wait by Maroon 5,… Read more “Trivia Recap – Game #893 – March 23, 2026 – Corner Brewery – Sporcle Events – Ypsilanti, MI”
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