Category: BigDangDeal

Here in the Midwest, we are experiencing extreme heat. All the talking heads on the TV are giving tips on how to beat the heat. Drink water. Stay indoors. Yadda. And more Yadda. But, I have some random thoughts to

Electricity. We need it. As the nuts and bolts go, it is a form of energy resulting from the existence of charged particles. Like those tiny and glorious electrons or protons. The resulting energy exists either statically — such as

I think I need a nickname. I didn’t feel strongly about this, before this morning. But now I certainly do — when I was reminded of George “Machine Gun” Kelly. Today happens to be his birthday. So you see what

I am not a biography reader. Or autobiography for that matter. I’m not entirely sure why, but I think it has something to do with the insane amount of details the authors use to describe “the life” of the person

My first car was a 1969 Volkswagen Beetle. It was black with loads and loads of chrome. A beautiful car. We bought it from our neighbor lady, Ethel Kohler. Mrs. Kohler kept it in her garage, and she didn’t drive

The boy could paint. There’s no doubt about it. And today is his birthday. One of my favorite artists of all time. Rembrandt. His full name was Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. Personally, I am glad we decided to refer to

I just wrote about this guy yesterday, on his birthday, and now he is in the headlines today. It appears the Governor of Tennessee, Bill Lee, signed a proclamation declaring Saturday “Nathan Bedford Forrest Day.” This to honor a guy

You cannot really judge a person by their affiliation. I am sure of this. Not that we should be “judging” anyone, but we certainly form opinions. About everything. Here is what I mean. It is the old book-by-the-cover syndrome, or

Some days, when I write this thing, no matter which way I turn, I feel like giving up. Yep. Giving it all up. Giving up writing this. Giving up the fact that I care about anything. Giving up on trying

Lucky Seven Eleven. That is the day’s date. This day is packed full of notable birthdays. There’s John Quincy Adams, the 6th President of the United States. Not to mention, William the Bruce, the old Scottish King and Hero from