I can’t say for sure why I’m even writing about eating fish sticks as part of my diet plan. Perhaps it’s that I find the two words funny. Ah, fish sticks! Much like the word ‘salsa’ – you say them and they can invoke a small chuckle. Surprisingly there is also a bit of interesting … Continue reading
It seems that there now exists a new item to add to that which is certain to happen to us all; death, taxes and… war with Iran! And, while I’m not sure which country will initiate the war, I’m pretty sure I can tell you who will finish it. Like a match tossed into a … Continue reading
Out in front of my house, in southwest Missouri, this forsythia is starting to bloom. The problem is, it’s only mid January! So, I am asking myself…it this evidence of Global Warming? And, most importantly…will I be able to plant palm trees soon? (I sent an email to the White House posing this question to … Continue reading
October 2011 turned out to be a pretty normal month when compared to historical averages. The mean temperature for the month was 56°F as compared to a historical average of 57°F. (source: West Plains, Mo.). [more]
Poets like me are examples of what happens when men of questionable upbringing put pen to paper without regards to whom might be injured in the process. ‘Tomato-tee’, give me a break! Adding insult to my poor compositional skills, I’ve also discovered that I’m not a very good cook. Just average as it turns out! … Continue reading
With most of the national attention focused on job creation and the economy these days, it’s easy to see why not much press is being devoted to other issues. Among these would be the potential effects resulting from a virulent outbreak of pandemic flu! In the scenario I’ll cover here, the Avian flu makes a … Continue reading
The forecast is here, well no, actually it’s here! and it’s a doozy!
A mother of four was killed for her Christian faith on Jan 7 on the outskirts of Mogadishu, Somalia by Islamic extremists from al Shabaab militia reports said. According to a relative, who requested anonymity, Asha Mberwa, 36, was killed at 5:15 pm in Warbhigly village. The Islamic extremists from the insurgent group had arrested … Continue reading
