In late March 2005, a Ball State University student Brian Collins, who was in his first year, did a sports broadcast on the campus’ TV station. There was only one problem – Collins had to painfully ad-lib the segment. The teleprompter was operational but an inexperienced crew member sped through the entire script. You canContinue reading ““Boom Goes The Dynamite” At 20″
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Spring Is Officially Here
As of this posting, the Spring Vernal Equinox has occurred here in the Northern Hemisphere whereas the sun aligns with the Equator at 5:01 a.m. today in the Eastern Standard Time. Since I live in the Central Standard Time, it’s 4:01 a.m. as this post drops. Yet many people are still getting a taste ofContinue reading “Spring Is Officially Here”
Winter Ends With A Bang
As of this post, there are less than 24 hours left in the Winter of 2024-2025. And what a day it is as parts of Texas and Oklahoma are experiencing very high winds with dust blowing. Then, you have a blizzard expected in parts of the Midwest in states like Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, South DakotaContinue reading “Winter Ends With A Bang”
Remembering The Crichton Leprechaun
On my recent trip through Mobile, Ala., I witnessed a parade of floats passing through downtown as they apparently was on the way to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. But the one thing I didn’t see was the Crichton Leprechaun. Back in 2006, the Crichton neighborhood of the coastal city became one of the firstContinue reading “Remembering The Crichton Leprechaun”
Roberta Flack Was A True Renaissance Woman Of The Arts And Education
You may not have known the name Roberta Flack, but you had heard “Killing Me Softly with His Song” is one of the most recognizable songs in the last few decades. But it took a few years for Flack to hit it big as the old saying goes, “It takes 10 years to be anContinue reading “Roberta Flack Was A True Renaissance Woman Of The Arts And Education”
Happy Pi Day!
Today is March 14 and while that date might not mean anything to some, it’s Pi Day to others. Yes, if you remember from your school, Pi is rounded out to 3.14 but Pi actually has an infinite set of numbers. While math is not my thing, I know a lot of people look forwardContinue reading “Happy Pi Day!”
“Blood Worm Moon” Rising
For the night owls out there as well as people who are fascinated by the night sky and astrology, The “Blood Worm Moon” will be visible in the sky overnight beginning about 2:26 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Friday, March 14. However, if you live on the West Coast, you hopefully will be able toContinue reading ““Blood Worm Moon” Rising”
Who Cares For The Caregivers?
One of the biggest myths of our society is that we believe we’ll always have someone there to take care of us when we become frail, ill or invalid. Yet, that’s not always the case. One of the common criticisms given when people say they don’t want to have kids is “Well, who’s going toContinue reading “Who Cares For The Caregivers?”
Gods And Monsters/Vault 5421 A Great Tourist Stop In Orlando
On my recent trip to Orlando, I checked out a comic book store that wasn’t too far from my hotel. A friend had told me about it. We had planned on meeting there. Even though she was dealing with some health issues, I decided to go there myself. It looks great but the biggest surpriseContinue reading “Gods And Monsters/Vault 5421 A Great Tourist Stop In Orlando”
Living In The FAFO Generation
On a recent trip back east to the town in which I grew up, I talked with a few long-time friends who have always had different political viewpoints. But if there’s one thing we seem in agreement on is the abundance of apathy we have toward people who voted for Donald Trump and seem toContinue reading “Living In The FAFO Generation”
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