It's hard to believe that this makes my 500th post on this blog! I launched the site in July 2014, which doesn't feel like that long ago. I can't thank everyone enough for supporting me and this blog every step of the way. The blog now has over 1,200 followers, many of whom come from Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and message boards all over the internet. As of today, the site has logged a whopping 66,945 page views! Your experiences, hopes, and opinions inspire me to churn out more and more content about substantive topics that matter to all of us. As the year winds down, I aim to continue writing about breaking news stories, as well as findings supported by research studies. In addition, I will provide you with helpful tips and advice on how to do everything from save money to resolve conflicts with partners, friends, and other people in our lives. Also thrown in the mix will be fun facts and educational content spanning subjects like history, psychology, and sociology...