Alexander Graham Bell was granted a patent for his revolutionary invention in 1876 – the telephone.  Within a short time, a carpenter came up with a complimentary piece of furniture that was a must-have in every household:  the gossip bench. Today, young people know nothing except a phone that easily slips into their pockets and… Read More »

For a decade, Bob Villa served as the original host of This Old House, beginning in 1979.  Since then, this PBS home improvement show has become a cult classic that is still in production after 45 years.  To say that they are the industry standard for trusted home renovation advice is an understatement.  So, when… Read More »

Today’s devotional should probably have come before yesterday’s.  A FOXNews article dated June 16, 2024 posed this issue.  Wedding dilemma for many couples: Should God be invited to the marriage celebration? Many weddings today are conducted outside of churches, utilizing numerous venues to conduct the nuptials.  The ceremony can be presided over by just about… Read More »

In 1999, Fort Lauderdale florist, Heidi Richards Mooeny was looking for a way to increase business sales.  Weddings and funerals require a lot of flowers but those are only occasional purchases.  Proms, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day and other events happened only once a year.  How could she generate an interest in purchasing flowers on a… Read More »

The folks at National Day Calendar will celebrate anything!  Today is National Tape Measure Day.  Allow me a moment to get my foot in the door and inch my way towards a spiritual application that I hope will measure up!  I’ll just take a fraction of your valuable time.  Okay… I’ll stop with the corny… Read More »

Restaurants are known to do one thing – sell food.  That’s relatively simple and not a mystery.  What would keep you going back to a restaurant?  Ultimately, it would be the food.  Maybe they have the best burgers or steaks in town.  Chick-fil-A, KFC, Popeyes, Church’s, and Bojangles have all made a successful go of… Read More »

If you were to attend an official gathering where military, fire fighters, or police are present, they will be in their dress blues, the dress uniform of their service.  Collar brass and insignias on the upper arm or coat sleeve will indicate their rank.  Above the breast pockets will be a colorful array of commendation… Read More »

In January 2024, the United States had 320.6 million social media1 users in a population of 341,814,420.2  That is 93.7% of the population connected!  “The average user now spreads their digital footprint across a staggering six to seven platforms every month.”3  The most popular of those platforms are YouTube (83%), Facebook (68%), Instagram (47%), Pintrest… Read More »

I don’t know why.  I have no excuse or plausible reason for my feelings.  How hard is it to always wear a seatbelt?  Yet, it just annoys me to have to do it.  With grudging guilt, I will “click it” just to make sure I don’t get a “ticket.”  Perhaps I would feel differently if… Read More »

If you have ever flown, you know that there are certain events that can quickly spoil the adventure.  Flying economy reminds you that money was saved to make you as uncomfortable as possible.  You are the last to board, so you receive the judgmental stares of everyone as you are ushered to the back of… Read More »