What does the Bellagio in Las Vegas, the Cider Mill in Round Mountain, and the Activity Center in Lakeway have in common? Welp, they’re all subjects for this post. But wait…there’s more!
Category: Society & Culture
Fire Ant Flickers (#19): Out & About
Biblical Memes
Memes are mostly for fun, but they can also be edifying. But mostly fun.
I LOL’d at a few of these, and briefly displayed a knowing smirk at others. Please feel free to apply your own facial expressions as you see fit.
Halloween Hijinks
You might think you know where this is headed, but you'd be wrong.
Halloween: That magical time when boys and girls around the world are bribed with potatoes to prevent vandalism, although some probably end up in automobile tailpipes.
Addressing a Geographic Misconception
They say that size doesn't matter. Continental Africa begs to differ.
The continent of Africa is upset because many world maps show Greenland as being larger. I will try to explain this pressing issue.
Radio.Garden: Cartophony
"Cartophony" is a made-up word, but a perfect description for this internet radio app
Radio.Garden will provide with you 40,000 radio stations to listen to. Choose wisely.
Happy Birthday, America!
Phoning it in on a rainy Independence Day
A short tribute to two things I like: America and a bike ride.
Fire Ant Flickers (#10)
The following post pairs well with a cold glass of Bosco and milk.
The menu for today: tech bros as cowboys; Jeopardy for seniors; rock squirrels; magnolia blossoms. ¡Buen provecho!
A Veterans Day Tribute: In My Father’s Own Words
This is a story that I feel is worth repeating on this Veterans Day: my father’s account of his experience in the Army during World War II.
Yelling At [Musical] Clouds
Every generation thinks their music was the best...but only my generation is right.
I think I have a fairly open mind and eclectic tastes when it comes to music, but I seem to be increasingly out of step with literally millions of other listeners.
Random Thursday
Make your own National ____ Day and stop relying on others. Also, fancy car stuff, and get to know your local dabblers.