Jason E. Andersen

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Welcome to a world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination, and where every moment is an opportunity to make your mark on the canvas of existence. The only limit is the extent of your imagination.

  • Ivy envy

    Bonus Fun Fact: According to the American Skin Association, 85% of people are allergic to poison ivy, with 10-15% being extremely allergic. Previously, I always thought it was only something like 50% were allergic. Either way, if you’re one of the lucky few that doesn’t react to this oily evil, I envy you. Myself, if…

  • That’s one way to do it

    Sea cucumbers are the unsung cleaning heroes of the oceanic world. Related to starfish and sea urchins, seas cucumbers travel the ocean floor, consuming organic matter from the sandy bottom. Incidentally, they also look a lot like cucumbers. Bonus Fun Fact: Sea cucumbers breathe through their anus.

  • Antennae answers

    I have received comments about my lack of consistency in posting during this COVID-19 crisis. I appreciate your fandom! I have been working at my dining room table for the majority of the time so I haven’t felt the need to send out an office schedule saying I’m working at home, so that means fewer…

  • Rainbuns

    April showers bring may flowers, as I was taught in grade school. Spring rains jumpstart the lush greenery that we enjoy over the summer in the Midwest. For this, we owe thanks to the lone raindrop. Bonus Fun Fact: Raindrops aren’t tear-shaped, like internet clip art and certain governmental agency logos might lead you to…

  • Approaching storms

    I received a few comments about how I didn’t do a bonus fun fact last week. Well, that’s because I was teleworking this week (and next week too). I didn’t think it was necessary to put together an email with my office schedule and, by extension, a bonus fun fact. I was clearly mistaken and…

  • HOMES

    Bonus Fun Fact: You can remember the names of the Great Lakes by using the mnemonic HOMES, which is made up of the first letter of each of the 5 big lakes. This may come in handy if you are ever playing a game of trivia or if it comes up casually at a cocktail…

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