It takes a special kind of person to be a die-hard fan of a bad team. I should know. I’m a Miami Dolphins fan. For those of you who don’t know, as of this writing the Dolphins are 1 and 3 and their most recent loss was to the Tennessee Titans – who came into the game winless. Our quarterback… Read more »
No, I’m not suggesting that you order a DNA test kit for your cat today. Although no shame here if you do. Cats’ DNA is fascinating because so much of it is visible when you look at them. Did you know: Over 80% of orange cats are male, and orange females are usually sterile Only 1 in 3000 tortoise shell… Read more »
I am frequently told that I do not look my age. I do wonder if this is partly because I don’t ACT my age, but to be fair I’ve never been 52 before. But it is true that people usually guess my age around 10 years younger than I actually am. So today I’m going to share my secrets for… Read more »
The WNBA is having a moment. Overall attendance has skyrocketed, with many teams experiencing their first sell outs in years- or ever in some cases! Merchandise sales are up over 150%. Sites like Stub Hub and other reselling sites are seeing prices over 400% higher for certain games vs. last year. At the center of this growth is the long-… Read more »
It’s time for another round of short takes- i.e. thoughts that are rattling around my head that I can’t write enough about to make an entire post (in some cases I’ve tried), but have been rattling around my head being annoying enough I have to get them out. #1 Am I the only one who’s noticed that the people who… Read more »
Today we celebrate National Radio Day! While most “radio” we listen to today is digital, good old analog radio is still alive and kicking. Local radio station is still a significant source of news and information to the community, especially in smaller communities. Radio waves are used for many other things too. A few examples are analog TV, air traffic… Read more »
If you live in the upper Midwest you know that there are two kinds of people. Casey’s people and Kwik Star (Kwik Trip) people. These are the main two convenience store chains in these parts. You might be asking which one is better. The answer- it’s complicated. I’m here to break it down for you. #1 Gas. The supposed main… Read more »
Today is Lighthouse Day! Lighthouses are not used today like they were used in centuries past, but they are a huge part of maritime history. There are many lighthouses in the US (and other countries) that have been preserved as museums. My personal favorite is Split Rock Lighthouse in northern Minnesota. It’s just north of Duluth and it’s in a… Read more »
Today marks the birthday of Amelia Earhart, the aviator best known for her mysterious disappearance in 1937. But she was so much more than that. She was the first woman- and only the second person ever- to fly the Atlantic solo. She founded the Ninety-Nines, a non profit designed to promote and support women in aviation. She was a fashion… Read more »
Are you in the approximately 25% of people who have fovea buccalis? Don’t worry if you do- it’s not a bad thing! That is just the medical term for dimples! Dimples are actually a birth defect! They are caused when the zygomaticus major facial muscle in your cheek doesn’t form properly in utero. There are two sets of muscle tissue… Read more »