Prepare for the ick.  Look out for the “ewww, gross!” moments.  Today is National Clean Out The Refrigerator Day.  While we might think that this is all about E.coli and salmonella, it all started as a way to get ready for what is happening two weeks from yesterday. Thanksgiving!  And right around the corner in… Read More »

Yesterday’s devotional about Gen Alpha lingo got me thinking that we needed another devotional on the subject.  As I get older, I’m horrified some days to hear the thoughts of a grumpy old man emanating from my brain.  All I’m missing is a rocking chair on a porch and a scowl on my face as… Read More »

“What’s bussin’, bruh?  Did you peep the new skibidi drop?  What’s up with your aura?  Your chill’s all sus!  Mind if I pull up and Fanum tax some chips?”  “Yeah, freak, usually I’m mogging but I’m not mewing right now.”  “You’re cappin’!  What in Ohio?”    If you understand ANY of that, you are doing… Read More »

We all suffer from lethologica and lethonomia from time to time.  It’s distressing and frustrating when it happens.  It would seem that the problem is incurable, and it tends to worsen with age.  If it happens often, you might need to see a doctor because lethologica or lethonomia might be an indicator of more serious… Read More »

It was the 11th day of the 11th month in the 11th hour when WWI came to an end in 1918.  Hostilities ceased while the warring sides went to the table to figure out what the aftermath of “The Great War” would look like.  The official end of the war came 229 days later with… Read More »

OORAH!  Semper Fi!  And a Happy Birthday to the United States Marine Corp, all who have served, and all who are serving.  “During the American Revolution, the Continental Congress passes a resolution [on this day in 1775] stating that “two Battalions of Marines be raised” for service as landing forces for the recently formed Continental Navy.… Read More »

Keep your eyes peeled.  Has anyone ever said that to you?  Perhaps that phrase has a bit of dust collected around the edges and may have been something you remember your dad or grandfather saying.  It’s still used today, however, I can’t remember the last time I actually heard someone say it.  And I’m certain… Read More »

Today is National STEM/STEAM Day.  For those who aren’t familiar with these terms, let me share some history with you. In 1957, the Soviets launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite launched into a low, elliptical orbit.  By 1961, the Soviets had done it again, this time launching Soviet pilot and cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin aboard the… Read More »

Probably half of you reading this devotional are NOT going to like it.  Not one bit.  The other half are going to love it – or fear it.  Today is National Men Make Dinner Day. “Celebrity chef John Burton Race says: “It is a fact that men are the best cooks, professional or not. Industrial… Read More »

Are you stressed?  If so, let me put a positive spin on it and wish you a Happy Stress Awareness Day!  Do you feel better having something to celebrate?  Probably not but it was worth a try. Studies have been made regarding stress in America and have found the numbers rising.  “The majority (90%) of… Read More »