Saturday, November 26, 2016

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Combat Flip Flops

Every once in a while I stumble upon a company that catches my interest for more than what they're selling. Combat Flip Flops certainly has an interesting story.

Monday, November 14, 2016

Don't judge a rambutan by its hairy cover

If you have never considered eating a rambutan, the grape-like fruit encased in a hairy cover, you're missing out on a delectable and low calorie fruit snack.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Happy Veterans Day

It's Veterans Day. Get ready for all those meaningless shout outs to those who served.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Taking a stand

Today I did something I never thought I'd do. I voted against a tax levy--actually three of them. It was my way of taking a stand.

I'm sorry Facebook...

I've been having a rough time on Facebook lately and today I was notified I had violated the social network's community standards.

Monday, November 7, 2016

Sunday, November 6, 2016

Pastor Pavlovitz nails it

John Pavlovitz is an 18-year ministry veteran who serves the North Raleigh Community Church in North Carolina. He's also outspoken against Donald Trump.

Friday, November 4, 2016

Lock Him Up! (UPDATED)

Who could forget Chris Christie's famous, "Lock Her Up!" bit at the Republican National Convention this summer? Soon, Fat Bastard himself could be hearing the sound of cell doors closing.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

We Are Not Afraid

Celebrities and rock stars unite in this video helping to raise funds for the titular global campaign to aid refugees and victims of religious and political violence.

Trump supporters really are entertaining until you realize they're real people walking among us

Kim Davis has nothing to do with this blog post. She just happened to be the subject of the Facebook comment I'm going to share.

US veterans on life after the Iraq war

In 2007 Sean Smith made an award-winning film about the Apache Company Stryker Brigade Combat Team during war in Iraq. Nine years on, the soldiers are back in the United States. They discuss post-traumatic stress and how their experiences in Iraq affect their daily lives and their political beliefs in 2016.

A little perspective goes a long way

Those who live in Chicago or Cleveland have had their Facebook timelines hijacked by baseball fans and bandwagoners over the past few weeks.

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

There's no cure for that...

The rise of Donald Trump isn't hard to figure out. What's keeping him in the race is a bit more difficult to explain.

Amelia Earhart mystery close to being solved?

A partial skeleton found on an uninhabited Pacific Island in 1940 could solve the mystery of Amelia Earhart's disappearance.

What the hell do economists know anyway?!

Donald Trump claims to be an expert deal maker and businessman. Hundreds of economists aren't convinced and have urged voters to consider another candidate on Nov. 8.

Small town restaurants

Ever since hearing a barbecue restaurant would fill the old Belle's space on the Burton Square in Burton, Ohio I have eagerly awaited the opening of The Smith. Then I was reminded how small town Burton can be.

Fat stoners can now join the military


The military is moving to allow fat stoners to join the service.