Sam Hedenberg
MeetSam Hedenberg
Sam Hedenberg is a humor blogger living in Northern Virginia. When he grows up, he wants to be a writer or quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles.

From the mind of Sam

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Whistling Past the {Graveyard}

As a kid, death is abstract and far off, almost impossible to conceive. But as we grow older, playing in graveyards feels like tempting fate.

Sam Hedenberg
October 16, 2024
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O Holy Lights

When is the right time to put up your Christmas lights? When should you take them down? In the competitive suburbs, you’re always on the clock.

Sam Hedenberg
December 14, 2023
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{Vanity Plates}: The Tramp Stamp of the Road

People with vanity plates… what are they trying to say about themselves? What’s that all about? Sam Hedenberg explains the tramp stamp of the road.

Sam Hedenberg
July 14, 2023
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Bored on the Fourth of July

Sam knows that having an infant can really mess up your social life. But with a little perspective, maybe the Fourth of July can bring fireworks.

Sam Hedenberg
July 4, 2023
Lifestyle
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You Never {Forget} Your First {Moving Day}

Moving is a remarkably awful experience. But when it’s your first place and you’re just learning how to be an adult, it’s nothing if not memorable.

Sam Hedenberg
April 27, 2023
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{Mallrats} and the Memories I Never Had

While all the other kids in town roamed the mall for entertainment, Sam’s parents never let him. They had some different shopping experiences in mind.

Sam Hedenberg
March 29, 2023
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Cici’s {Revenge}: Misadventures in All-You-Can-Eat Buffeting

Despite the warning signs, some lessons must be learned the hard way. A night at Cici’s is nothing more than an all-you-can-eat disaster.

Sam Hedenberg
March 15, 2023
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The Art of Manliness: When Masculinity Gets Spicy

Grit. Toughness. And the ability to tolerate spicy foods. Nobody said being a real man was going to be easy.

Sam Hedenberg
March 13, 2023
Lifestyle
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{On the House}: The Audacity of Asking for a Discount

Some patrons don’t mind requesting a discount. But it’s a bit presumptuous, no? Bartender Sam reflects on why you should never ask.

Sam Hedenberg
January 24, 2023
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