In previous writings and conversations over the years, when I asked if others could name Elvis Presley’s first #1 rated national record, the answers were inevitably “Heartbreak Hotel,” “Don’t Be Cruel,” or “Hound Dog.” Ocassionally, “Love Me Tender” or “Jailhouse Rock” were mentioned. Even most big time Elvis […]
There Are Huge Health Benefits for Those Who Make it a Habit. Drinking water the first thing in the morning purifies the entire system, cleanses the colon, boosts the absorption of nutrients of food, and offers a myriad of health benefits. It’s an old practice that originates from the […]
A quick message of hope to those not intimidated or give in to wrongful pressure. Truckloads of criticisms have been dumped my way by many journalism colleagues or other business associates and acquaintances over the years, but that is okay. “Come on, Jack, be part of the team,” […]
Herd It Through the Grapevine #6 Insect Repellent Take note campers and RVers! Household insects like to hide in dark, creepy places. If you search long enough in your kitchen cabinets, you’ll probably find a few unwelcome visitors. While using shelf liners is a common practice to keep […]
Believing in miracles, coincidences, and serendipity can be a stunning endeavor. Many people consider them a lucky break, a fluke, or happenstance. But it only takes a second, an eighth of an inch, or some other instance to stumble upon a blessing or make a difference in life. […]
We traveled through enchanting Sedona a few weeks ago, although we couldn’t stay long. It’s only been a few years since I was there, but mercy has it grown…almost to the point that Sedona’s popularity could be a possible burden. Traffic congestion was considerable and all shops, restaurants […]
In 1980, driving north near the San Antonio Union Stockyards on Interstate 35, traffic stopped both directions on the overpass. Forward and to my left, was the cab of a jack-knifed 18-wheeler. It was literally hanging, perhaps 40 feet above a drainage creek that flows west of downtown […]
Graphic designer Darren Timby, from Roker, United Kingdom is gaining international recognition from two unusual large artworks he completed. Two of the most famous entertainment icons in history, Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe are portrayed by an unusual art medium: screws. He completed Monroe last year out of […]
When I worked in the corporate world, some of my fellow coworkers told me I reminded them of Patch Adams, from a 1998 movie they saw starring Robin Williams. Well, I went to see the film. It’s about a real doctor, Hunter D. Adams who is defined as […]
Herd It Through the Grapevine . Avocados Top of the list is the highly nutritious fruit loaded with monounsaturated fat that improves healthy blood flow throughout your body and enhances your brain health. The monounsaturated fats in the fruit can help fight off inflammation in the body and […]
WHEN in the Course of human Events, it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God […]
Being awake, speaking the truth, and doing the right thing takes courage. It is not the easy path through life. It may be the hardest path. You could be persecuted, insulted, deplatformed, disowned, fired, and hated by the wicked and those still sleeping and brainwashed. The evil spiritual […]
