Yesterday was one of my favorite days to celebrate. Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s my favorite drink was Royal Crown Cola (RC). A 12 oz (glass) bottle of RC and a bag of Mr. Bee chips could be had for 20 cents. And, if you brought the bottle back you received a nickel refund. Later in life ...
I have always thought myself to be more of a story teller than a writer. In my judgment, a writer knows the difference between a verb and adverb. A noun and a pronoun. For myself, I believe I can tell a story and make it enjoyable for others to hear or read, but don’t ask me about an adverb ...
As I sit down to write this piece, I am reminded of the stark reality that faces millions of people around the world. The simple act of eating, a fundamental human need, has become a privilege reserved for those who can afford it. The cost of eating is not just a matter of personal finance; it ...
It is the time of year when every weekend has an event for people to visit festivals and fairs to enjoy themselves. They range from chili feeds to strawberry festivals in the local area. This coming weekend, Wheeling will spice up the banks of the Ohio River with its 25th Annual Chile Feed. ...
As the final week of high school unfolds, a mix of emotions swirls through the halls. Seniors, in particular, are caught in a whirlwind of nostalgia, excitement, and uncertainty. It's a time when the familiar rhythms of high school life begin to fade, making way for the unknown melodies of ...
I have always had a fascination with our nation’s history. Especially when it involves the stories of individuals that helped to build our great country. The American history books are filled with our early leader’s struggles to build a new country with rights for its citizens. Recently ...
A few years ago, Lynnda and I were on vacation in mid-July with our youngest son and his family. Lauren, his second oldest, was getting ready to go off to college. She was working a part-time summer job. During the vacation she announced she wanted to quit because, “They want me to work 3 ...
The past few decades have seen significant changes in the American political landscape. From the civil rights movement to the present day, the country has made progress in some areas, while in others, it seems like we're stuck in a time loop. Let's take a closer look at the similarities between ...
It is thought that the first attempts at capturing images were in the early 1800s. Those first images used light sensitive chemicals to register patterns of shadows and light onto different materials. One of the first was believed to be a piece of white leather treated with silver nitrate. Over ...
Recently, I had a conversation with a friend from India. Shale Crescent USA has been working with his company now for over 7 years. They expanded to the Ohio Valley and have already created hundreds of construction jobs. They will be operational in the near future. I asked, “What has been the ...