As I’ve said in the past, going a day without hearing an old saying or slang term is pretty hard, because the English language is full of them and we Americans love them.
In the interest of strengthening peoples’ knowledge of stuff that doesn’t really matter, here is another set of odd, but true, tidbits of relatively useless information.
Due to the thickness of my skull and the rather primitive simplicity of my brain, there are certain things I simply can’t comprehend no matter how hard I try.
The office of Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt recently released a list of the top 10 consumer complaints from 2021, and it depicts that Missouri residents have a major lack of understanding about the subject of unwanted phone calls. Of the 126,100 total consumer complaints the AG’s office reportedly received in 2021, a whopping 39,244 […]
Like residents of several regions of the United States, people who live in the Ozarks have developed some unique and interesting ways of utilizing the English language.
In light of circumstances this week, I thought I’d dust off an entry in this series that first ran in the spring of 2016 and roll it out one more time.
A recent post that received a lot of attention on social media indicated the word “news” is actually an acronym standing for “notable events, weather and sports.”
On Aug. 28, 1989, the Missouri Division of Veteran’s Affairs became the Missouri Veterans Commission with an expanded benefits program for all Missouri veteran residents.
As I’ve said in the past, going a day without hearing an old saying or slang term is pretty hard, because the English language is full of them and we Americans love them.
Last week I explored reasons why there is such an increased amount of grisly news in the United States these days.
You’ve seen the awful headlines and read the disgusting, appalling stories – even in the local newspaper.
Strange and unusual laws don’t just exist in the United States, but can be found in all corners of the globe.
While being a law-abiding citizen is usually a good idea, there are laws in place around the United States that might give a person reason to wonder.
In the interest of strengthening peoples’ knowledge of stuff that doesn’t really matter, here is another set of odd, but true, tidbits of relatively useless information.
Due to the thickness of my skull and the rather primitive simplicity of my brain, there are certain things I simply can’t comprehend no matter how hard I try.
The office of Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt recently released a list of the top 10 consumer complaints from 2021, and it depicts that Missouri residents have a major lack of understanding about the subject of unwanted phone calls. Of the 126,100 total consumer complaints the AG’s office reportedly received in 2021, a whopping 39,244 […]
There is no shortage of “hidden gems” in the south-central Missouri Ozarks.
Through the ages, there have been numerous examples of the “bad guys” appearing to be the “good guys.”
Like residents of several regions of the United States, people who live in the Ozarks have developed some unique and interesting ways of utilizing the English language.
In light of circumstances this week, I thought I’d dust off an entry in this series that first ran in the spring of 2016 and roll it out one more time.
A chicken was recently apprehended while wandering around in a high security area at the Pentagon.
Here we are in early 2022, and there are numerous signs of the times.
A recent post that received a lot of attention on social media indicated the word “news” is actually an acronym standing for “notable events, weather and sports.”
Veterans, all military service members and families, listen up!
Somewhere in Texas County, a conversation took place last night at the dinner table.
Here are tips for those looking for ways to pay for higher education and avoid scams.
It’s that time of year again – the urge to get a jump-start on spring cleaning.
On Aug. 28, 1989, the Missouri Division of Veteran’s Affairs became the Missouri Veterans Commission with an expanded benefits program for all Missouri veteran residents.
In 2019, President Trump converted the U.S. Air Force Space Command into a new military service: The United States Space Force.
You may hear a small snippet on the news about someone calling 9-1-1, and how the ambulance arrived and the patient survived.
What a great evening; snow is falling, and the final touches of decorations have been completed.
Giving a puppy for Christmas? Here are some tips to help make that purchase.
The holidays are upon us.
In Congress, July 4, 1776, a unanimous declaration was made by the 13 United States of America.