Featured Partner: CrossFit Convergence
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Quick Summary
In this 59th edition, check out what we found:
Word of the Year 2023
Weird Moments from 2023
TLH Fun Facts
Featured Partner: CrossFit Convergence - Annual Holiday Party
TLH Events: January 2024
WORD OF THE YEAR 2023
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Merriam-Webster crowns ‘Authentic’ as Word of the Year for 2023 🎉
“No Cap” is not it. We got you, unless of course you knew. Btw, that means “no lie” among Gen Z, aka “for real” among Gen X and older.
A high-volume lookup most years, ‘authentic’ saw a substantial increase in 2023, driven by stories and conversations about AI, celebrity culture, identity, and social media.
Celebrities such as Lainey Wilson, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift dominated headlines this year, advocating for seeking their "authentic voice" and “authentic self.”
Merriam-Webster highlighted 13 additional standout words for this year
Rizz – romantic appeal or charm
Deepfake – an image or recording that has been convincingly altered and manipulated
Coronation – the act or occasion of crowning
Dystopian – being an imagined world or society in which people lead dehumanized
EGOT – winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award in one's lifetime
X – Elon Musk's vision for Twitter's rebrand
Implode – to burst inward; undergo violent compression
Doppelgänger – a ghostly counterpart of a living person
Covenant – formal, solemn, and binding agreement
Indict – to charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury
Elemental – resembling a great force of nature
Kibbutz – a communal farm or settlement in Israel
Deadname – birth name which no longer used upon transitioning
WEIRD MOMENTS FROM 2023
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Tal Democrat: Florida's Top 10 Weird Moments from 2023
Celebrities in Florida in 2023
Duane "Dog the Bounty Hunter" and Francie Chapman move to Marco Island
Jimmy Buffett played his last Florida concert in February
Jason Aldean buys $10.2 million mansion on Florida's Treasure Coast
'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star opens luxe real estate brokerage firm in Palm Beach County
Jeff Bezos leaves Seattle for Miami
One thing notably missed, is Messi’s Move to Florida to join InterMiami FC. There’s just too many to include!
TLH FUN FACTS
Image Credit: Tallahassee Leon County 200 Website
Tallahassee – Leon County set to mark 200th Bicentennial Anniversary in 2024
The strongest magnet on earth is located at FSU’s “MagLab”
It's been a capital city for more than a thousand years
700+ miles of trails to hike, bike, run, paddle, or ride
Host of the 2026 World Athletics Cross Country Championships
Mark Your Calendar!
Exciting events related to the Bicentennial happening throughout the year. | TLH-LC Bicentennial Events
FEATURED PARTNER
CFC’s Annual Holiday Party
CrossFit IG Post:
“This year we are celebrating 3️⃣ years of CrossFit Convergence!! We are beyond thankful to every member, coach, friend, drop-in, and family member that has walked through our doors over the last three years 🥰 we wouldn’t be here today without you!Cheers 🥂 to 2024 and many more!”
Their team knows how to have fun and by the looks of this packed room, you can see solid family culture vibes. Follow them on Insta. CFC IG Reel
Image Credit: CFC via Instagram
JAN 2024 EVENTS
Tally Robotics
FTC League Meet & FRC Season Kickoff at FAMU-FSU College of Engineering
Jan. 6th, Sat. 10 AM to 3PM EST at 2525 POTTSDAMER STREET | Learn More
FTC League Meet 4 from 10 AM to 3PM in Atrium A
FRC Kickoff and Game Reveal 12 PM to 1:15 PM Showing in B135 & Atrium A
Jan. 6th, Sat. 10 PM to 2 AM EST at Potbelly’s: Shot O’Clock - Welcome Back by Winner’s Circle Team | Ticket Price Range: $0 to $30 Tickets
Jan. 6th, Sat. 8 AM to 1 PM EST at Tallahassee, FL 32312: Swamp Forest Trail Run | Ticket Price Range: $35 to $65 Register Here
The 27th Annual Demp Week 2024 x Remy Martin Magic Hour Kick-Off (RSVP only)
Jan. 8th, Mon. 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM EST at Eve on Adams - 101 S Adams St
Dress Code Business Casual
Jan. 25th, Thurs. at The Moon: Karaoke for Kids by Foundation for Leon County Schools | Ticket Price: from $100 Learn More
Jan. 28th, Sunday 1 PM to 4 PM EST at Burrito Boarder 2065 W. Pensacola St: Creat.ors Gaming Series - Mortal Kombat | Ticket Price: $30 Tickets , Free for Spectators RSVP
SEE YOU IN…
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