Author Archives: J.L. Hilton

Disney’s Zorro is a core memory

Disney produced 78 episodes and four specials of Zorro from 1957-1959, during a time when television was dominated by Westerns such as Bonanza, Have Gun Will Travel, Gunsmoke, Rawhide, The Rifleman, Bat Masterson, and many more. While Zorro is classified … Continue reading

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Always Halloween

I bought some Halloween candy at the store yesterday and the young man bagging my groceries said “but it’s only September.” I replied, “It’s always Halloween at my house.” ~ J.L. Hilton Connect, support, comment or contact the author here 

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Hancock & Fallout 4 IRL

I started a website called FALLOUT 4 IRL as a way for me to keep track of information about places I want to visit when I travel to Boston someday, but I’ve found so much interesting information that I wanted … Continue reading

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Raven Rock renegades

I just realized that I picked up my favorite Skyrim follower in Raven Rock AND my favorite Fallout 3 follower in Raven Rock. What’s up with that? Why are there Raven Rocks in both games? And why are the dudes … Continue reading

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What school supply are you?

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Forbidden to watch Mister Rogers

When I was a little kid in the 1970s, my parents wouldn’t let me watch Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. I don’t know why. I saw it at a friend’s house and asked to watch at home, but they said no. In … Continue reading

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Spend less time crying and more time kicking ass

I am 50 years old this year and if there’s one thing I’d like to tell younger women, it’s this: Spend less time crying in the bathroom and more time kicking ass. Or as I told my own daughters, don’t … Continue reading

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Willy’s old rod

“Here, I want you to have my old rod,” Willy said, with a twinkle in his eye. He even had crabs at one point: What in the world is going on in this game??!? ~ J.L. Hilton Connect, support, comment … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Melanie!

I have a childhood friend who turns 50 this month and I wanted to give her something special. I saw similar crowns for sale online but figured I’d try making one myself. I used amethyst points and paper roses. I … Continue reading

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Birthday treasure hunt

My youngest daughter has a birthday coming up this week so I’ve been working on a little treasure hunt puzzle game for her to collect her gifts hidden around the house. ~ J.L. Hilton Connect, support, comment or contact the … Continue reading

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