As we continue through the warm months, many of us look forward to spending time outdoors with family and friends, enjoying good food and company. Backyard grilling is a popular activity during the summer months, but it can also pose significant safety risks if not done properly. A recent gas ...
The phrase "When the going gets tough, the tough get going" is a timeless adage that has inspired individuals to push beyond their limits and persevere in the face of adversity. This phrase, often attributed to American football coach Knute Rockne, has become a rallying cry for those who refuse ...
Severe weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods pose a significant threat to life and property in the United States. Recently we have seen devastating flooding in West Virginia, Texas, and North Carolina. These separate weather events have destroyed homes, businesses and recreation ...
First before I begin my story, it is important for you to know that I can’t carry a tune in a bucket these days. I will also tell you that back in the late sixties I was the lead singer in a local group known as the Military Comb. Our name was a reference to a lyric in a Beatles song. They ...
Have you ever been hungry? Not just needing a bite to eat, but really, really hungry! Back in the 1950’s and 60’s it was not uncommon to see long lines at the county courthouses waiting on “commodities.” If you aren’t familiar with the term it refers to government food handouts. To ...
History is a guide to the direction mankind will move in the future. Looking back one hundred years, we find that in a courtroom in Tennessee, the rights of a state to inject what you believe was on trial. The state had declared that teaching anything which does not recognize that man was ...
In 1854, the Republican Party emerged to combat the expansion of slavery into western territories. The party consisted of northern Protestants, factory workers, professionals, businessmen, prosperous farmers, and after the Civil War black former slaves. With the election of President Ronald ...
Lynnda and I enjoyed a second Honeymoon this week in Florida at Disney World. We had a special dinner and viewed the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the top of the Contemporary Resort Hotel. Time flies. It doesn’t seem like we have been married 50 Years this month. I asked Lynnda if she expected ...
As the last wisps of spring dissipate, we welcome the warmth and vibrancy of summer. The season's onset is marked by the summer solstice, a celestial event that signifies the longest day of the year. On this day, the sun shines brightly, casting a golden glow over the landscape, and signaling ...
As we approach Juneteenth, a holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States, it's essential to reflect on the significance of this day and its relevance to our contemporary society. Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the human ...