Month: July 2023
July 29, 2023
Essays
Saturday, Steaks, and Serenity
The August blues are back. Back in the summer sky, which is just beginning to turn the deepest of deep…
July 25, 2023
Essays
The Perfect Pet: Sea Monkeys and Other Childhood Delusions
Three things any random boy growing up in the 1970’s South would likely hold dear: On the back page of…
July 24, 2023
Uncategorized
A Glimpse of Heaven: Exploring the Enchanting Beauty of Cumberland Falls State Park
Image created using Microsoft Designer Nestled amidst the verdant hills and lush forests of Eastern Kentucky lies a true gem…
July 20, 2023
History
Sadako Sasaki’s Message of Peace: How One Girl’s Story Continues to Inspire
Sadako Sasaki was just two years old when the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945. She survived the…
July 18, 2023
Essays
“The Worst Whipping I Ever Got: A Blackberry Picking Horror Story” – A Tale of Childhood Mischief and Consequences
The Fourth of July always marked the start of blackberry season when I was growing up in Kentucky. Several mornings…
July 13, 2023
Essays, Uncategorized
The Power of Gratitude
Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can have a profound impact on our lives. It is the act of being thankful and appreciative for the good things in…
July 11, 2023
Essays
The Solitude of Morning
Good morning, Knuckleheads. I hope you had a wonderful Fourth of July holiday. Mine was quiet for the most part.…
July 03, 2023
Essays
From The Publisher
Happy Fourth of July, Knuckleheads! We are putting The Wayne Train in the roundhouse for servicing this week as we…