Nonfiction
The Great Fire of 1871 in Chicago and the Maui Fire of 2023 are notable historical blazes. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 was a devastating inferno that destroyed a significant part of the city. The story of Mrs. O’Leary’s cow knocking over a lantern has been retold numerous times, becoming a cautionary and charming…
The Times “are-a-changing.” Television is where I have spent the majority of my career and life. Whether watching it as a kid or working on it as an adult, it has always been an exciting adventure. However, it has had its bad times as well as the good times. In the second quarter of 2023,…
Crime podcasts, crime stories, and crime TV shows. Top of the charts! The allure of the unsolved, the forbidden, and the macabre. When the dulcet tones of a podcast host delve into a mysterious cold case, or the latest crime drama flickers onto our screens, many of us find ourselves, willingly or not, drawn into…
Two places on earth that will change your life. Have you noticed the unique Giff image displayed by Google in place of their name today? It features the stunning Appalachian trail, which I am familiar with from several memorable hikes over the years. My brother even completed a 50-mile trek along it during his time…
Have you ever been curious about the first company established in the United States? The tale of the first corporation in the United States! It’s a story imbued with the ink of enterprise and the spirit of a new nation—think of it as the original startup, if you will. It goes by the name of…
I keep hearing people say that DC politics today look an awful lot like 1930s Germany. I must clarify from the onset that drawing direct comparisons between Hitler’s Germany and contemporary American politics is highly sensitive and potentially misleading. The scale, intentions, and outcomes of the actions taken by Hitler and the Nazi party led…
In Memoriam: Remembering the Indomitable Diane Feinstein Today, our nation mourns the passing of a true trailblazer, a titan of the Senate, and a tireless champion for the people. Diane Feinstein, the longest-serving female Senator in United States history, left an indelible mark on the political landscape. As we bid farewell to this remarkable woman…
The Viral Wildfire: When Rumors and Gossip Impede Disaster Relief In an era teeming with information—where facts, figures, and 280-character musings are but a screen tap away—we find ourselves entangled in a web of mixed truths and untruths. It’s as if Pandora’s Box has swung wide open, and we are not just talking about the…
Google! Twenty-five years young today, A tale spun in binary, in the heart of Silicon Bay. From humble roots to towering heights, a colossus unfurled, Oh, you darling algorithm that forever changed the world. Ahem, let’s dial it back. It’s not just about PageRank, Although, let’s be real, we’ve got that to thank. It’s more…
New Jersey Bear Hunt Oct. 9th to 14th. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to embark on a journey through the forests of New Jersey, where one remarkable woman, Susan Kehoe, has taken it upon herself to stand up for the voiceless inhabitants of the woods. The tale of the “Bear Lady” and her noble mission…
