When the University of Kentucky mens basketball team rose to prominence in the nineteen-forties and fifties, the state itself was known for many things, most of them not good. We were often ranked in the bottom three states when it came to education and per capita income. We were always near the top in "consumption" …
If you want to know the moment you become an adult, I believe it's when time starts to speed up. Perhaps it’s as simple as our days are filled with inconsequential things like picking up milk at the store, remembering to get the kids to softball practice by six or any of a dozen other …
Happy Thanksgiving to all my family and friends. May your day be blessed with joy and safety,.
My Christmas tree has a remote control. The tree we've used for years finally gave up the ghost (Ebenezer Scrooge pun intended) forcing me to head out and find a new one. When I shopped last year, I went too late and all the good trees had sold out. This year I shopped early and …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSzx-zryEgM If you want to know if you will like Dr. Strange, here is the question you need to ask yourself: Did you like Inception, the movie from director extraordinare Chris Nolan. If the answer is yes, then you will like Dr. Strange, the newest in the Marvel Studios franchise. If you answered no, them …
I enjoyed my time in Knoxville at the Fanboy Expo. I hope to visit for the next one in the summer. Thanks to Jessica and Michael Sherwood for putting up with me all weekend.And of course the final day of cosplay.
Anyone who knows me knows I make friends easy. Always have. But what's making Fanboy a true pleasure is getting to be next to the table of Jessica and Michael Sherwood. Not only is Jessica a talented author, she is also a blast to carry on a conversation. Today we discussed everything from religion to …
I'm in Knoxville Tennessee for Fanboy Expo Convention at the Knoxville Convention Center. Right next door is Jessica and Michael Sherwood. Jessica rights a fantastic high epic fantasy series you should check out here. Myra Daniels of Nerdy Planet fame is here as well. Always great traveling hundreds of miles from home and seeing good …
I have a plea that may fall on deaf ears, but I will still make it regardless. What distresses me most about modern political discussions is they are not discussions. Too often when an important topic is brought up it devolves into insults and name calling. In this presidential election we are faced with two …
Thanks to the fine folks at Scarefest for a wonderful time. Stu Thaman and I kept ourselves quite entertained for the entire weekend. (Free candy). And when it comes to next door neighbors, Anna and Tim were the best. And you couldn't beat the fine folks from Wicked World Scare Grounds. They're rowdy group …
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