My Reason to Write This: I don't know exactly when I realized how little I knew about Black History. Not only Black history and slavery, as it pertains to the US specifically, but about both subjects in the "America's" in general. The America's meaning, the US, Mexico, Central America, South America, and Canada. Yes, Canada … Continue reading Educating Myself in Black History
1MinFiction – The Long Flight
From my favorite window seat, I could tell we were making our approach over the ocean. The cabin was a flurry of activity getting ready to land - me, I was wondering what I had gotten into. The end of this flight would tell me soon enough. I could see lights as far … Continue reading 1MinFiction – The Long Flight
The Wind at Night
This post is inspired by another bloggers post (Carol Anne) about the wind at night. She mentions standing in the dark, listening to the wind through the trees. As I write this, there is a storm blowing; lightening; thunder; lots of wind and rain. I have to admit I have always had a dislike for … Continue reading The Wind at Night
Misconceptions About Wind Turbines
I've seen many posts on social media - Facebook, Instagram, - that want to slam wind power and mocking Biden and his green energy platform. These post specifically point to Texas' wind farms and the many supposed failures of said turbines. They point to the failures as evidence that Biden's green policy is just so … Continue reading Misconceptions About Wind Turbines
Black History Project – My Search for Knowledge
Since I started doing a "Person of the Month" post where I highlighted an unknown inventor, scientist, entrepreneur, or whomever I wanted to talk about, I've uncovered so much information I feel I need to change my focus. I originally wanted to highlight people from the above groups, plus others, because they were relegated to … Continue reading Black History Project – My Search for Knowledge
1minfiction – Storm Clouds
Storm clouds brewing The storm clouds were ominous to say the least as I kissed my wife and kids good bye and headed to the fire station. The storm had already brought destruction to our town. How could I leave my family unprotected to go help someone else I never met? How could I … Continue reading 1minfiction – Storm Clouds
1minfiction – My Trouble Alarm Went Off
on The French restaurant my friend recommended to me was in a surprisingly seedy part of town. I couldn't park close enough to be comfortable with the walk, but had no choice if I wanted to eat there. As I started down the street, the guy loitering at the corner caught my attention - the … Continue reading 1minfiction – My Trouble Alarm Went Off
Idiots Driving in the Snow
This post is in response to Brian Lageose at Bonnywood Manor, and his post on idiots driving in the snow. Being from Ohio and after living in Northern Indiana for six years, I can concur with him 100% in his opinion of such people. My concurrence comes from two stories that reflect his comments on … Continue reading Idiots Driving in the Snow