For many people, September 11, 2001, changed their lives permanently. And I’m not just talking about people from New York. Even though it’s been 23 years, many of us still struggle with what happened that day. While we shouldn’t be shocked that our enemies tried to attack us, it’s all that has happened since then…
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For the last day and a half, the word I keep hearing on television is shocking. People are shocked by the attempt on a former President’s life at his rally on Saturday night. But for many who, like me, were alive in the 1960s, the events that transpired in Pennsylvania aren’t surprising. While I was…
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It’s Memorial Day here in the United States, which kicks off a six-week period where we celebrate three of the biggest flay flying holidays. I’m fascinated that we celebrate Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day in roughly six weeks. While some fly our flag year-round, many only put it on display for the patriotic…
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Anyone who has taken a US History class knows the story of the Civil War. It was a monumental time in the history of our country. But political experts feel there’s potential for another Civil War, which could happen anytime. Some feel we are more divided politically than we’ve ever been in the history of…
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In recent years, a phone call to customer service has been something that many of us dread. It doesn’t matter what the product is; we all find that it’s a frustrating experience. It’s never been fun, but it’s gotten more frustrating in recent years because most call centers aren’t here in the U.S. For many,…
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Beer drinking across America is down way down. Last year, beer consumption fell to levels we haven’t seen in decades. Some say the Bud Light boycott had something to do with it. Others feel the rise in alcoholic seltzers played a significant role. In reality, it’s a combination of a lot of factors. While the…
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I love digging into stories on the internet about research projects that try to make some sense of our world. And since I spend so much time reading these articles, the algorithms of websites like Google and Facebook feed me daily. Just the other day, I found some research that tracked the smartest states across…
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Over the last few years, the pressure to leave a gratuity has increased. More people than ever have their hands out looking for a tip. USA Today just did a study and found that, on average, the worst tippers in America are from Illinois. The most generous are from California. The state of Tennessee didn’t…
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Over the last few years, gas prices have fluctuated wildly. COVID-19 played a big part, but lately, it’s all about making up those lost profits. Many companies are trying to reduce oil production to inflate the prices of gas and heating oil. That means the consumer is at their mercy. So why does the government…
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The government finally came together last week and passed debt ceiling legislation so we won’t default on our bills. Some experts all along said we had nothing to worry about. Neither political party wants to be the one at fault for the legislation not passing. It was all political theater. Each side wanted to come…
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