Eric Foltin

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Anything But Chet: My Take on Name Changes

If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? Alright, let’s play the hypothetical game for a second—if I had to change my name, what would I go with? Truth is… I honestly don’t know. It’s weird to think about, right? You’

Personal

He Called Me a Nazi. I’m Just His Brother.

You know, I never thought I’d be the guy writing a blog post like this. Family drama? That was always something other people dealt with. My brother and I—we didn’t grow up especially close. It’s not like we hated each other or anything, we just lived

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The No-Nonsense Chocolate Bar

Describe your dream chocolate bar. I’m a simple guy when it comes to chocolate. No fruit, no nuts, no fancy fillings. Just give me a plain dark chocolate bar, and I’m good. My dream chocolate bar? It’s solid, strong, and straight-up dark—something around 80% cocoa. I

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If I Didn’t Like You Then, I Don’t Like You Now

Have you ever started liking someone who you previously disliked? I couldn’t properly answer today’s prompt, so I pulled another prompt from The Coffee Monsterz Co to respond to today. Alright, let me just say this up front: I’m not one of those “everything happens for a

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The Domino Effect: When the Job Starts to Break You

I’ve worked for Domino’s Pizza for about 10 years now. Yeah, a whole decade of cheesy madness, late-night deliveries, and more weird customer requests than I could ever count. I’ve seen the ups, the downs, the busy Friday night chaos, and those random slow days where you

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Three Books That Fit My Weird Brain Perfectly

List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? I’ll be honest—I’m not one of those people who’s always buried in a book. But when I find something I like, it sticks with me. Over the years, there’ve been a few books that

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Morning Spiderweb

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How I Stopped Apologizing for Existing

What fears have you overcome and how? You ever live your life like you’re constantly tiptoeing around a landmine field? That was me. For years. I was married for 17 years — and during that time, I don’t think I ever took a full breath. Anything I did or

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10 Minutes of Peace in a Chaotic Life

Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. You ever have one of those days where it feels like you’re sprinting from the second your feet hit the floor in the morning until you finally crash at night? Yeah, that’s pretty much every day

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Finding Balance in a Hyperconnected World

How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? You know, in a world where everyone's glued to their screens like it’s a lifeline, I've found my groove. I work long hours—16 to 18 hours

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Generation X: The No-Nonsense Legacy

What do you love about your generation? (Gen Z, Millennials, etc.) You know what I absolutely love about my generation? We’re Generation X — the crew that grew up with rotary phones, cassette tapes, and an undying knack for not giving a crap. Seriously, we’re the original "meh&

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The 50/50 Friendship Split: Loyalty vs. Honesty

What quality do you value most in a friend? My brain immediately splits into two camps: honesty vs. loyalty. And honestly? I’m still torn. It’s a 50/50 split for me, and I’ll tell you why. Let’s start with honesty. I respect the hell out of

Dogs

Paws on Patrol: Jersey Represents Belmont County in Columbus

Today was one of those days that reminded me just how lucky we are to have Jersey in our lives—and on our team. For those who don’t know, Jersey is our lovable, slobbery, 92-pound Saint Bernard who serves as a therapy dog for the Belmont County Sheriff’s

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Made Some Dumb Choices—Now I Make Smarter Ones

Do you think it’s worse to constantly dwell in the past, or constantly worry about the future? As WordPress continues to recycle old prompts, I pulled another prompt from The Coffee Monsterz Co to respond to today Alright, let me just get straight to the point—between constantly dwelling

Miscellaneous

Not a Fan of Forced Conversations

So, I drive for a living. I do Meals on Wheels, which means I spend a good chunk of my day delivering food to people who really need it. It’s a job that keeps me moving, and honestly, I like it. It’s simple, it’s important, and—best

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Too Much Suffering for Me to Believe in God

Do you practice religion? People sometimes ask me if I practice religion, and honestly, it’s a complicated question—but the short answer is: no, I don’t. I used to, though. I grew up Catholic, like a lot of people I know. I went to church, did the whole

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Yes, I’ve Done That Job Too

What jobs have you had? If you had told me years ago that I’d be waking up early to deliver meals to homebound seniors and spending my evenings running a Domino’s Pizza store like a one-man circus… well, I probably would’ve just laughed and gone back to

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Life Before the Internet: A Geek’s Nostalgic Rant

Do you remember life before the internet? Do you remember life before the Internet? I do. And yeah, I’m that guy who gets a little misty-eyed thinking about it sometimes. I’ve always been a geek—full-on nerd status since birth, practically. But I’m also one of those

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Introvert in a Crowd

What are you good at? You know, people ask me sometimes what I’m good at, and honestly, I never really know how to answer that. I’ve never had one of those laser-focused talents like painting, or coding, or rebuilding a car engine from scratch. I’m more of

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When Less Is More: Why I Feel Complete

What does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable? You know, people talk a lot about “having it all.” Like it’s some checklist you’re supposed to tick off—money, a big house, fancy car, career success, vacations in Europe, maybe a yacht if you’

Geocaching

GeoWoodstock Day 3: A Day Full of Adventures and Reunions

Waking up on Day 3 of GeoWoodstock, the excitement was real. We kicked things off at the main event over at Mylan Park. The vibe was electric, with geocachers from all over swapping stories, sharing laughs, and just soaking in the community spirit. I got to catch up with friends

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GeoWoodstock Day 2: Caches, Country Roads, and Cold Brews

Day 2 of GeoWoodstock kicked off bright and early at Mylan Park in Morgantown, and man, it was good to be back. There’s just something about being surrounded by fellow geocachers that instantly feels like home. I ran into a bunch of old friends—people I haven’t seen

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Old Photos, Full Hearts

What personal belongings do you hold most dear? You ever think about the stuff you’d grab if your house was on fire? Like, assuming your family’s safe—including the four-legged, tail-wagging ones who think they own the couch—what would you take? I used to think my answer

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GeoWoodstock Day 1: A Chill Start with 600 Smiles

So Day 1 of Geowoodstock? Not exactly the wild geo-adventure you might expect — but hey, we did rack up some serious numbers! We basically parked ourselves at this rest  area for three hours. Yeah, you read that right. Three. Whole. Hours. Just sitting there with our phones out, poking away

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Caching Memories, One Geocoin at a Time

Do you have any collections? Yeah, I’ve got a collection—not of stamps, baseball cards, or vintage action figures (though those are cool too). Mine’s a little more unique. I collect geocoins—and every single one has a story behind it. These aren’t just coins you buy