Quiz shows are tests of knowledge, while game shows involve a combination of chance and skill. You Bet Your Life and What’s My Line? were staples in the ‘50s, while the ‘60s brought Password, The Match Game, and many others. Think back … what quiz or game shows did you watch as a child? As an adult? Did you ever try to become a contestant, or know anyone else who did? Do you still watch any of these shows? Share your quiz and game shows stories forward.

It’s more than semantics. Cliques are groups with shared interests who don’t welcome others to join them. Clubs are also groups with a common interest, but for the most part they welcome members. Think back … were you ever part of a clique or a club, or excluded from one? Share your Cliques and Clubs stories forward.  

T.S. Eliot tells us, “The naming of cats is a difficult matter.” This is true for all of the pets in our lives. From beloved dogs and cats to birds, hamsters, and lowly goldfish, we have all bestowed names on our pets. Think back … to the pet names popular at different stages of your life. Do names like Spot, Puff, Lassie, Rover, Lady, King, and Princess ring a bell? How did you decide what to name your pet? If you have never had a pet to name, tell us why not. Share your naming pets stories forward.

Initially, recycling was a novelty, and many considered it a fringe activity. Now we recycle glass, paper, plastic, and metal without a thought, and even save food scraps for compost. Think back … when did you first start recycling? Were you skeptical or enthusiastic about it? Has your attitude changed, and if so, how? Does recycling really make a difference? Share your Recycling stories forward.