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Healthy Choices
Bacon-Mandarin Salad
Wash the lettuces the night before. Wrap the leaves in a damp paper towel, and chill in zip-top freezer bags.
Cook the bacon, and toast the almonds ahead, too. Assemble and dress the salad right before serving. Makes 12 servings.
Prep: 15 min., Cook: 18 min.
Ingredients...
½ cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce 2 (15-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and chilled* 1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn 1 head romaine lettuce, torn 1 (16-ounce) package bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 (4-ounce) package sliced almonds, toasted.
Directions...
1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, blending well. Add oranges and lettuces, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and sliced almonds.
*Fresh orange segments can be substituted for canned mandarin oranges, if desired.
Green Beans With Shallots and Parmesan
Fresh ingredients topped with Parmesan cheese make a delicious side dish your guests will love.
Makes 8 servings Prep: 15 min., Cook: 24 min.
Ingredients...
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 8 large shallots, sliced vertically 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions...
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; add sliced shallots, and sauté 12 minutes or until golden.
Remove from heat.
2. Cook green beans in boiling water to cover 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, and drain.
Stir in shallots, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Chicken-and-Wild Rice Soup With Fresh Mushrooms
Toast and Cornbread Stars make a clever accompaniment with this soup.
Makes 8 servings Prep: 30 min., Cook: 1 hr.
Ingredients...
1 (6-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts, chopped ¼ cup butter or vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced ¾ cup dry white wine 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth 1 cup Mirepoix 2 cups half-and-half
Directions...
1. Prepare long-grain and wild rice mix according to package directions, and set aside. 2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large zip-top freezer bag. Add chicken; seal and toss to coat. 3. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Add chicken, and sauté until browned.
Add wine and sliced mushrooms; cook, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes. 4. Stir in broth and Mirepoix; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir in rice and half-and-half; simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes.
10 Top Walking Tours Across the U.S.
Intimately experience new cities by touring on foot
By Kristen Pope, AARP
Published June 27, 2025
Walking tours provide a great way to explore a new place — whether a rainforest trail or the heart of a city — with a knowledgeable guide. Tours generally operate at set times and are limited to a specific number of participants from the general public, though with ample lead time it is often possible to arrange a private tour. Guides not only share information and engage in storytelling about an area’s history, architecture, nature, culture and even hauntings but also handle the logistics, meaning they know the routes very well and can point you toward the nearest restroom or place to sit.
These tours provide opportunities for exercise, meeting new people, learning about a new location and asking lots of questions to satisfy your curiosity. According to an AARP study on lifelong learning, 55 percent of Americans 45 and older are actively learning new things. With so many benefits, walking tours are a great way for individuals 50-plus to explore a new destination. Consider scheduling a walking tour early in your trip. You can use the knowledge you gain to enhance the rest of your journey.
From a single hour to a few hours in length, the tours offer fairly easy walking on flat or paved surfaces, while others feature more rigorous routes in nature. If mobility is a challenge, many of these tours are at a slower pace with a focus on storytelling; others are more moderate. Some, especially those based in cities, include places to sit and perhaps eat or drink as well as use restroom facilities.
The guides make the experience, says Bruce Leadbetter, owner of Arizona-based 360 Adventures. “Anybody can just wander around if they want to, but when you add the guided experience, you really do have somebody to answer those ‘What’s that?’ ‘Where’s this?’ ‘How does this thing work?’… that personal touch that adds value to the experience.”
Consider these 10 walking tours that were selected based on consultation with local experts and customer review sites such as Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor. The tours represent a geographical mix and are focused on a variety of themes.
Guided Hike of Tongass National Forest or Guided Walking Tour of Sitka, Alaska
Step into Alaska’s rainforest on a two-hour hike through the Tongass National Forest with Sitka Walking Tours. Keep an eye out for eagles, search for salmon and enjoy the lush vegetation while learning about Tlingit people and culture. The Rainforest Hike is moderate, though it does require a bit of mobility. Or opt for the wheelchair-accessible one-hour Historic Downtown Tour, which follows a paved route along the town’s sidewalks, where you can learn about Sitka’s history, culture and day-to-day life, including a stop at St. Michael Cathedral. Cost: $49 to $119.
Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present, and Future Walking Tour, New York
From 1801 to 1966, the Brooklyn Navy Yard served as a shipbuilding and repair facility. During World War II, more than 70,000 people worked at the yard. Today, it is owned by New York City and is home to more than 550 businesses. Turnstile Tours’ walking tour covers approximately 2 miles and includes a dry dock from 1851 that is still in use and a building that was once the Marine Commandant’s residence, and the tour shares oral histories of many workers, including women. Turnstile Tours also offers other tours of the yard with special themes such as Architecture & Infrastructure and World War II. Cost: As of July 1, $29 per person; adults 65-plus and veterans receive a 10 percent discount
Guided Sedona Beginner Hiking Tour, Arizona
Step out into Sedona’s red rock country on a two-hour beginner hiking tour with 360 Adventures, which tailors the hike to each group and its pace. Explore possibilities like Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte, and while the trails aren’t paved, Leadbetter, the tour company owner, says they aren’t too rocky. Learn about nature, geology and history, and be sure to bring a camera. “As you walk along the red rocks, it’s kind of hard to take a bad picture. It’s one of the most photogenic places of all time,” Leadbetter says. Cost: $130 for solo hiker; $65 per hiker for two or more hikers; private fee, $50. Note: Visitors need to purchase a Red Rock Pass.
Explore more than 300 years of Maine’s history on a tour of Portland’s historic Old Port.
Portland’s Historic Walking Tour, a Daily Walk Through Time, Maine
Breathe in the salty ocean air as you explore more than 300 years of Maine’s history on a tour of Portland’s historic Old Port with Maine Day Ventures. See the working waterfront, stroll the cobblestone streets, see lobstermen and keep an eye out for a seal as you learn about Portland’s fascinating past. You will also learn about its role in women’s suffrage and the abolition of slavery and its famous inhabitants like poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. While the two-hour tour is mostly flat and covers 1.5 to 2 miles, the historic preservation of the area makes accessibility a little more challenging. The company says wheelchairs and walkers are not recommended. Cost: $42 for adults; $37 for adults 65-plus, veterans and military.
Civilian’s Experience Town Tour, Pennsylvania
Learn about everyday life for noncombatants during the Civil War with Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides’ Civilian’s Experience Town Tour. The 60- and 90-minute options focus on storytelling, including history, human-interest stories and architecture. The small group tours cover six to nine blocks at a slow pace, and each guide takes a different route and shares different stories as they portray life during the war in town. “People will say, ‘Where’s the battlefield?’ And it’s everywhere. They were fighting in the streets of Gettysburg,” says guide Brad Gottfried. Cost: $25 for 60-minute tour; $30 for 90-minute tour.
Central Oregon Volcano Tour, Oregon
Lace up your boots and enjoy several short walks and hikes totaling around 2 miles on Wanderlust Tours’ Central Oregon Volcano Tour. Gaze at a volcanic caldera, see Paulina Lake and walk through the old-growth hemlock forest while learning about local history and geology. The company also offers accessible tours using all-terrain wheelchairs. Cost: $120.
Historic Downtown Tour, California
Explore Los Angeles’ architecture and history on a Historic Downtown tour offered by the nonprofit Los Angeles Conservancy. The Historic Downtown tour covers around 1.5 miles over 2.5 hours and includes some stairs and hills. It features stops like the Bradbury Building and Central Library, as well as Pershing Square. Several additional tours are available, focusing on Art Deco, Union Station, Modern Skyline and The Biltmore Hotel, among others. Cost: $25 for the public; $18 for conservancy members.
Tulsa Art Deco Tour, Oklahoma
In 2025, art deco turns 100, so celebrate the centennial of the 1925 Paris L’exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) with a tour of the historic art deco district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, once known as the Oil Capital of the World. Oil barons built ornate spaces in Tulsa, so take a trip back in time to learn about their history and architecture with Tulsa Tours. The two-hour tour covers less than a mile. “It’s all conveniently concentrated within a few blocks, and within those blocks there’s a really good diversity of architecture, both from before art deco and during art deco, and even what comes after art deco,” says Jeffrey Tanenhaus, founder of Tulsa Tours. “We’re able to provide a spectrum of the evolution of architecture.” Explore the history and architecture of the Philcade, a former shopping arcade and office building — where the tour company’s office is located today — the Pythian Building and other stops. The tour covers mostly flat ground with both indoor and outdoor spaces, and it includes some buildings that are generally not open to the public. Cost: $47.
Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails & Bites Tour, Kentucky
Step back in time along Louisville’s Whiskey Row on Louisville Food Tours’ Phantoms of Prohibition Tour. You’ll learn about the city’s bootlegging days, take a peek at Al Capone’s secret escape and visit the Seelbach Hotel, which provided F. Scott Fitzgerald with inspiration to write The Great Gatsby, and more. The tour covers 1.5 miles over three hours, with a few stops for food and drink along the way. Each participant will be able to use an audio headset, which can make it easier to listen whether a person is moving at a different pace or in a loud spot such as a restaurant. According to Jeremy Garcia, the company’s cofounder and COO, the tour offers wide-ranging appeal, with ghost lovers, mixologists and history buffs all intrigued. “It’s got a little something for everyone,” he says. Cost: $149 to $179; varies seasonally, by day and ticket type.
Kristen Pope is a freelance writer who covers travel, outdoor recreation, wildlife, stargazing, conservation and science for publications like National Geographic, Smithsonian, Travel + Leisure and many others.
Today Vs The Good Old Days”: 23 Things That Changed And You Decide – For Better Or For Worse
by Selin Atalay and Julija B. (BoredPanda)
From handwritten letters to text messages and from landlines to smartphones, a lot of things have changed. Some think things change for the better, however, others think they change for the worse. Whether you're nostalgic for slower days or thriving in the modern digital world, you can vote on 23 drastic changes over the years that affected us all. Share whether you would prefer the way things used to be or as they are now. Heads up: Some of these choices are hard! 👀
#1
Do you prefer the smell and feel of a paperback book to the convenience of carrying thousands of books on a Kindle and bringing them anywhere you want?
#2
Would you prefer living your life with social media and global access at your fingertips or without it?
#3
Do you prefer browsing through a store, feeling fabrics and trying them on, or online shopping with endless options and fast shipping?
#4
Would you prefer to have a private handwritten journal or document your thoughts in the notes app?
#5
Writing a handwritten birthday card or sending a text to wish someone a happy birthday?
#6
Would you prefer long phone calls or quick & convenient texting anytime?
#7
Reading a thick Sunday newspaper over breakfast or catching up on headlines through notifications?
#8
Having close relationships with neighbours or not even knowing their names?
#9
Waiting for the new episode to air each week on TV or binge-watching the whole season in one sitting?
#10
Going on line for a midnight movie premiere or watching a brand-new release from your couch in pajamas?
#11
Playing board games with your friends (without anyone looking at their phones) or playing online games with them?
#12
Watching general knowledge competitions on TV or streaming a new show on Netflix?
#13
The simple, unbreakable flip phone or the all-in-one, newly released power smartphone?
#14
Listening to the radio and discovering new music by surprise vs algorithm-perfect playlists based on your taste?
#15
Owning shelves of CDs, vinyl, or books vs. having unlimited access to music and books but nothing physical to show for it?
#16
Doing research at the library vs. Googling anything or asking ChatGPT in seconds?
#17
Owning fewer clothes and wearing them for a long time or buying something new each month and refreshing your wardrobe?
#18
Printed family photo albums or instantly accessible photos on your phone gallery?
#19
Walking the aisles of a video rental store and hoping they’ll have the tape you’re searching for versus endlessly going through streaming platforms but nothing you’d like to watch.
#20
Buildings with classical design details or modern designs that are sleek and efficient?
#21
Flirting and dating through mutual friends or serendipitous meetings vs swiping and matching at lightning speed?
#22
Talking to a friendly customer service rep who may not be able to solve your problem vs a bot that’s fast but cold?
#23
Would you prefer buying magazines to keep up with celebrities and what’s trending or checking it on your phone anytime you want?
Bacon-Mandarin Salad
Wash the lettuces the night before. Wrap the leaves in a damp paper towel, and chill in zip-top freezer bags.
Cook the bacon, and toast the almonds ahead, too. Assemble and dress the salad right before serving. Makes 12 servings.
Prep: 15 min., Cook: 18 min.
Ingredients...
½ cup olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup sugar 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil ⅛ teaspoon hot sauce 2 (15-ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained and chilled* 1 bunch red leaf lettuce, torn 1 head romaine lettuce, torn 1 (16-ounce) package bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 (4-ounce) package sliced almonds, toasted.
Directions...
1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients in a large bowl, blending well. Add oranges and lettuces, tossing gently to coat. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and sliced almonds.
*Fresh orange segments can be substituted for canned mandarin oranges, if desired.
Green Beans With Shallots and Parmesan
Fresh ingredients topped with Parmesan cheese make a delicious side dish your guests will love.
Makes 8 servings Prep: 15 min., Cook: 24 min.
Ingredients...
2 tablespoons butter or margarine 8 large shallots, sliced vertically 2 pounds fresh green beans, trimmed ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ⅓ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions...
1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; add sliced shallots, and sauté 12 minutes or until golden.
Remove from heat.
2. Cook green beans in boiling water to cover 10 to 12 minutes or until tender, and drain.
Stir in shallots, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Chicken-and-Wild Rice Soup With Fresh Mushrooms
Toast and Cornbread Stars make a clever accompaniment with this soup.
Makes 8 servings Prep: 30 min., Cook: 1 hr.
Ingredients...
1 (6-ounce) package long-grain and wild rice mix ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts, chopped ¼ cup butter or vegetable oil 2 garlic cloves, minced ¾ cup dry white wine 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms 2 (14-ounce) cans chicken broth 1 cup Mirepoix 2 cups half-and-half
Directions...
1. Prepare long-grain and wild rice mix according to package directions, and set aside. 2. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a large zip-top freezer bag. Add chicken; seal and toss to coat. 3. Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Add chicken, and sauté until browned.
Add wine and sliced mushrooms; cook, stirring often, 4 to 5 minutes. 4. Stir in broth and Mirepoix; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
Stir in rice and half-and-half; simmer, stirring occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes.
10 Top Walking Tours Across the U.S.
Intimately experience new cities by touring on foot
By Kristen Pope, AARP
Published June 27, 2025
Walking tours provide a great way to explore a new place — whether a rainforest trail or the heart of a city — with a knowledgeable guide. Tours generally operate at set times and are limited to a specific number of participants from the general public, though with ample lead time it is often possible to arrange a private tour. Guides not only share information and engage in storytelling about an area’s history, architecture, nature, culture and even hauntings but also handle the logistics, meaning they know the routes very well and can point you toward the nearest restroom or place to sit.
These tours provide opportunities for exercise, meeting new people, learning about a new location and asking lots of questions to satisfy your curiosity. According to an AARP study on lifelong learning, 55 percent of Americans 45 and older are actively learning new things. With so many benefits, walking tours are a great way for individuals 50-plus to explore a new destination. Consider scheduling a walking tour early in your trip. You can use the knowledge you gain to enhance the rest of your journey.
From a single hour to a few hours in length, the tours offer fairly easy walking on flat or paved surfaces, while others feature more rigorous routes in nature. If mobility is a challenge, many of these tours are at a slower pace with a focus on storytelling; others are more moderate. Some, especially those based in cities, include places to sit and perhaps eat or drink as well as use restroom facilities.
The guides make the experience, says Bruce Leadbetter, owner of Arizona-based 360 Adventures. “Anybody can just wander around if they want to, but when you add the guided experience, you really do have somebody to answer those ‘What’s that?’ ‘Where’s this?’ ‘How does this thing work?’… that personal touch that adds value to the experience.”
Consider these 10 walking tours that were selected based on consultation with local experts and customer review sites such as Google, Yelp and Tripadvisor. The tours represent a geographical mix and are focused on a variety of themes.
Guided Hike of Tongass National Forest or Guided Walking Tour of Sitka, Alaska
Step into Alaska’s rainforest on a two-hour hike through the Tongass National Forest with Sitka Walking Tours. Keep an eye out for eagles, search for salmon and enjoy the lush vegetation while learning about Tlingit people and culture. The Rainforest Hike is moderate, though it does require a bit of mobility. Or opt for the wheelchair-accessible one-hour Historic Downtown Tour, which follows a paved route along the town’s sidewalks, where you can learn about Sitka’s history, culture and day-to-day life, including a stop at St. Michael Cathedral. Cost: $49 to $119.
Brooklyn Navy Yard: Past, Present, and Future Walking Tour, New York
From 1801 to 1966, the Brooklyn Navy Yard served as a shipbuilding and repair facility. During World War II, more than 70,000 people worked at the yard. Today, it is owned by New York City and is home to more than 550 businesses. Turnstile Tours’ walking tour covers approximately 2 miles and includes a dry dock from 1851 that is still in use and a building that was once the Marine Commandant’s residence, and the tour shares oral histories of many workers, including women. Turnstile Tours also offers other tours of the yard with special themes such as Architecture & Infrastructure and World War II. Cost: As of July 1, $29 per person; adults 65-plus and veterans receive a 10 percent discount
Guided Sedona Beginner Hiking Tour, Arizona
Step out into Sedona’s red rock country on a two-hour beginner hiking tour with 360 Adventures, which tailors the hike to each group and its pace. Explore possibilities like Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte, and while the trails aren’t paved, Leadbetter, the tour company owner, says they aren’t too rocky. Learn about nature, geology and history, and be sure to bring a camera. “As you walk along the red rocks, it’s kind of hard to take a bad picture. It’s one of the most photogenic places of all time,” Leadbetter says. Cost: $130 for solo hiker; $65 per hiker for two or more hikers; private fee, $50. Note: Visitors need to purchase a Red Rock Pass.
Explore more than 300 years of Maine’s history on a tour of Portland’s historic Old Port.
Portland’s Historic Walking Tour, a Daily Walk Through Time, Maine
Breathe in the salty ocean air as you explore more than 300 years of Maine’s history on a tour of Portland’s historic Old Port with Maine Day Ventures. See the working waterfront, stroll the cobblestone streets, see lobstermen and keep an eye out for a seal as you learn about Portland’s fascinating past. You will also learn about its role in women’s suffrage and the abolition of slavery and its famous inhabitants like poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. While the two-hour tour is mostly flat and covers 1.5 to 2 miles, the historic preservation of the area makes accessibility a little more challenging. The company says wheelchairs and walkers are not recommended. Cost: $42 for adults; $37 for adults 65-plus, veterans and military.
Civilian’s Experience Town Tour, Pennsylvania
Learn about everyday life for noncombatants during the Civil War with Gettysburg Licensed Town Guides’ Civilian’s Experience Town Tour. The 60- and 90-minute options focus on storytelling, including history, human-interest stories and architecture. The small group tours cover six to nine blocks at a slow pace, and each guide takes a different route and shares different stories as they portray life during the war in town. “People will say, ‘Where’s the battlefield?’ And it’s everywhere. They were fighting in the streets of Gettysburg,” says guide Brad Gottfried. Cost: $25 for 60-minute tour; $30 for 90-minute tour.
Central Oregon Volcano Tour, Oregon
Lace up your boots and enjoy several short walks and hikes totaling around 2 miles on Wanderlust Tours’ Central Oregon Volcano Tour. Gaze at a volcanic caldera, see Paulina Lake and walk through the old-growth hemlock forest while learning about local history and geology. The company also offers accessible tours using all-terrain wheelchairs. Cost: $120.
Historic Downtown Tour, California
Explore Los Angeles’ architecture and history on a Historic Downtown tour offered by the nonprofit Los Angeles Conservancy. The Historic Downtown tour covers around 1.5 miles over 2.5 hours and includes some stairs and hills. It features stops like the Bradbury Building and Central Library, as well as Pershing Square. Several additional tours are available, focusing on Art Deco, Union Station, Modern Skyline and The Biltmore Hotel, among others. Cost: $25 for the public; $18 for conservancy members.
Tulsa Art Deco Tour, Oklahoma
In 2025, art deco turns 100, so celebrate the centennial of the 1925 Paris L’exposition internationale des arts décoratifs et industriels modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) with a tour of the historic art deco district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, once known as the Oil Capital of the World. Oil barons built ornate spaces in Tulsa, so take a trip back in time to learn about their history and architecture with Tulsa Tours. The two-hour tour covers less than a mile. “It’s all conveniently concentrated within a few blocks, and within those blocks there’s a really good diversity of architecture, both from before art deco and during art deco, and even what comes after art deco,” says Jeffrey Tanenhaus, founder of Tulsa Tours. “We’re able to provide a spectrum of the evolution of architecture.” Explore the history and architecture of the Philcade, a former shopping arcade and office building — where the tour company’s office is located today — the Pythian Building and other stops. The tour covers mostly flat ground with both indoor and outdoor spaces, and it includes some buildings that are generally not open to the public. Cost: $47.
Phantoms of Prohibition: Ghosts, Cocktails & Bites Tour, Kentucky
Step back in time along Louisville’s Whiskey Row on Louisville Food Tours’ Phantoms of Prohibition Tour. You’ll learn about the city’s bootlegging days, take a peek at Al Capone’s secret escape and visit the Seelbach Hotel, which provided F. Scott Fitzgerald with inspiration to write The Great Gatsby, and more. The tour covers 1.5 miles over three hours, with a few stops for food and drink along the way. Each participant will be able to use an audio headset, which can make it easier to listen whether a person is moving at a different pace or in a loud spot such as a restaurant. According to Jeremy Garcia, the company’s cofounder and COO, the tour offers wide-ranging appeal, with ghost lovers, mixologists and history buffs all intrigued. “It’s got a little something for everyone,” he says. Cost: $149 to $179; varies seasonally, by day and ticket type.
Kristen Pope is a freelance writer who covers travel, outdoor recreation, wildlife, stargazing, conservation and science for publications like National Geographic, Smithsonian, Travel + Leisure and many others.
Today Vs The Good Old Days”: 23 Things That Changed And You Decide – For Better Or For Worse
by Selin Atalay and Julija B. (BoredPanda)
From handwritten letters to text messages and from landlines to smartphones, a lot of things have changed. Some think things change for the better, however, others think they change for the worse. Whether you're nostalgic for slower days or thriving in the modern digital world, you can vote on 23 drastic changes over the years that affected us all. Share whether you would prefer the way things used to be or as they are now. Heads up: Some of these choices are hard! 👀
#1
Do you prefer the smell and feel of a paperback book to the convenience of carrying thousands of books on a Kindle and bringing them anywhere you want?
#2
Would you prefer living your life with social media and global access at your fingertips or without it?
#3
Do you prefer browsing through a store, feeling fabrics and trying them on, or online shopping with endless options and fast shipping?
#4
Would you prefer to have a private handwritten journal or document your thoughts in the notes app?
#5
Writing a handwritten birthday card or sending a text to wish someone a happy birthday?
#6
Would you prefer long phone calls or quick & convenient texting anytime?
#7
Reading a thick Sunday newspaper over breakfast or catching up on headlines through notifications?
#8
Having close relationships with neighbours or not even knowing their names?
#9
Waiting for the new episode to air each week on TV or binge-watching the whole season in one sitting?
#10
Going on line for a midnight movie premiere or watching a brand-new release from your couch in pajamas?
#11
Playing board games with your friends (without anyone looking at their phones) or playing online games with them?
#12
Watching general knowledge competitions on TV or streaming a new show on Netflix?
#13
The simple, unbreakable flip phone or the all-in-one, newly released power smartphone?
#14
Listening to the radio and discovering new music by surprise vs algorithm-perfect playlists based on your taste?
#15
Owning shelves of CDs, vinyl, or books vs. having unlimited access to music and books but nothing physical to show for it?
#16
Doing research at the library vs. Googling anything or asking ChatGPT in seconds?
#17
Owning fewer clothes and wearing them for a long time or buying something new each month and refreshing your wardrobe?
#18
Printed family photo albums or instantly accessible photos on your phone gallery?
#19
Walking the aisles of a video rental store and hoping they’ll have the tape you’re searching for versus endlessly going through streaming platforms but nothing you’d like to watch.
#20
Buildings with classical design details or modern designs that are sleek and efficient?
#21
Flirting and dating through mutual friends or serendipitous meetings vs swiping and matching at lightning speed?
#22
Talking to a friendly customer service rep who may not be able to solve your problem vs a bot that’s fast but cold?
#23
Would you prefer buying magazines to keep up with celebrities and what’s trending or checking it on your phone anytime you want?
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