Annie Culver

Dec 7, 2024 | 3rdactmagazine.com | Annie Culver |David Nemetz

Board games have a way of tugging at our emotions. When I asked Boomer friends around the country to share their nostalgia about popular games, responses were often unexpected. Monopoly drew the biggest reactions. Aly Colón, a media ethics expert and retired journalist, says he recalls playing Monopoly in California, Nebraska, Maryland, Michigan, Louisiana, and Colorado, as well as Puerto Rico and the Canal Zone in Panama. He now lives in Virginia.

Aug 16, 2024 | 3rdactmagazine.com | Annie Culver |David Nemetz

We rode—my boyfriend and I—in a bouncy, two-door Toyota, destined for Thanksgiving dinner in Racine, Wis. He did the driving. I was busy balancing our contribution to the big dinner on my knees. There, covered in foil, was a warm 9-by 12-inch pan brimming with Cajun-style sweet potatoes smothered in butter, orange juice, and maple syrup. It was a recipe my old friend Jane Peterson, the daughter of our hosts Sylvia and Willy Quadracci, gave me years ago.

Jun 17, 2024 | medium.com | Annie Culver

Color has always played a crucial role in branding, especially on social media. But did you know some colors are more engaging than others? Emplifi's latest report delves into the top colors set to dominate social media this summer, revealing which hues are capturing the most attention and engagement. Color can help a brand stand out, create a unique look, and aid in memorability.

Jun 11, 2024 | 3rdactmagazine.com | Annie Culver |Victoria Marshall

As I took a seat at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, I clutched one of my mother’s old, embroidered hankies. Never before had I felt nervous about a concert, but I was unsure what would unfold when guest pianist Stephen Hough played Rachmaninov’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini” a few years ago with the Seattle Symphony. There was little doubt my tears would flow. Here’s the backstory. Dinner plates had been cleared from the dining room table one night when I was 13.

Mar 2, 2024 | 3rdactmagazine.com | Annie Culver |Victoria Starr Marshall

The first time I eyeballed a QR (short for quick response) code, I tried to decipher it like a palm reader might. Maybe I should’ve thrown up my arms then, instead of riding out the evolution until now. In those early days, I was fascinated that a little square code could take me places for useful information. One exception—the foolishness of restaurant QR codes once COVID became less threatening. Real menus enhance the experience of the full meal deal.