Monday, September 19, 2022
The Royal Navy has always been near and dear to her heart and Queen Elizabeth II absolutely adored WWII fighter planes. A Princess At War: Queen Elizabeth II During World War II | The National WWII Museum | New Orleans (nationalww2museum.org) The HMS Queen Elizabeth’s F-35B Fighter Jets are Ready... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, September 17, 2022
Emotional Terrorism...Who's Really Sitting Behind That Keyboard?
We've all been caught up in moments on the internet where we have revealed a little too much about ourselves to people we're sure we know better than we actually do. Most of the time, the interaction is harmless, but there are those instances where we find ourselves in harm's way. Even celebrities... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, September 16, 2022
I Can Only Dream About Discovering a Hidden Gem Such as This One
These stores were once a part of every neighborhood. The old mom & pop stores were that treasure trove of places where you found bins of penny candy and genuine camaraderie between the owners and their regular customers. We have a few scattered around in my neck of the woods, but they are slowly... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Once Considered a Heavily Guarded Secret, it's No Longer a Taboo Topic
Once considered one of the hottest men in Hollywood, Rock Hudson’s sexuality was one of Hollywood’s worst-kept secrets. The box office star was a heartthrob leading man who had women swooning over him. In 1955, reporters at Confidential magazine threatened to publish an article exposing Hudson’s... Sign in to see full entry.
When I Was a Kid, Playing Outdoors Was the Perfect Immunity
I just cannot recollect getting sick from playing outside all day when I was a kid. Today, kids are hanging out in the house in front of televisions, streaming programs, or playing their gaming systems while eating unhealthy snacks and then missing a lot of school due to being sick. The picture... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
When Your Privacy Has Been Endangered by That One Delivery
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Eating At Gatherings and Fine Dining Etiquette Rules Really Have Changed
I grew up in a house with parents who insisted that we dine at the table for meals. Elbows weren't allowed on the table, smacking lips, belching, and pointing with utensils was unacceptable behavior. Dining etiquette has many rules such as not talking with your mouth full of food, turning off your... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, September 12, 2022
A Very Real Circumstance That Can Happen to Anyone...Harmless Invaders
I have always known it by the term, "Hider in the House," after I watched the 1989 thriller starring Gary Busey along with several documentaries on people living in your house without your knowledge and learned that this can be a very real circumstance. The updated word for "Hiders" is "Phrogger."... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, September 10, 2022
I Am Hoping That I Red This Write
For those learning the English language out there, ‘read’ is pronounced like ‘lead’, and ‘read’ is pronounced like ‘lead’ Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, September 9, 2022
A Bad Birthday Surprise Party Followed by A Divorce
That morning I went downstairs for breakfast hoping my husband would be pleasant and say, 'Happy Birthday,' and possibly have a small present for me. As it turned out, he barely said good morning, let alone 'Happy Birthday.' I thought....well, that's marriage for you, but the kids.... they will... Sign in to see full entry.