Since the early 1980s, something good has come out of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Some will have to reread that sentence.  Blink a couple of times to make sure your eyes are clear and reading correctly.  You might wonder if this devotional is written by a guest contributor.  I can assure you that it’s not being… Read More »

A couple of days ago, we were talking about Gen Alpha.  Perhaps the most familiar generational group are the Boomers, often called Baby Boomers.  They are the ones born after WWII from 1946 to 1964, when the birth rate was booming in the US and other countries.  Those who fit this category are currently between the ages… Read More »

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 »