by B.L. Unkel | Aug 26, 2023 | Everything Else
The 2023 Dog Days of Summer (July 3-August 11) have officially ended. Unfortunately, as explained in last year’s DYK the Dog Days of Summer Won’t Always Be in Summer, they have nothing to do with the calendar or the family pet. (Too bad, since if this summer’s brutal...
by B.L. Unkel | Aug 19, 2023 | Everything Else
For almost three weeks,Texas has baked in 100+ degree heat. So, it’s not surprising water, in the form of rain, is on everyone’s mind. (Many of us haven’t seen rain in more than double that time.) Chemical Makeup Water is essential in the world. It’s...
by B.L. Unkel | Jun 24, 2023 | Everything Else
Water. It plays an important role in our world, and not just because it covers roughly 71% of the earth’s surface. The bodies of all living creatures consist of a certain amount of water. Human Body In some organisms, up to 90% of body weight is from water. In...
by B.L. Unkel | May 13, 2023 | Everything Else
Even if you’ve never visited a Disney theme park, you probably know the song, It’s a Small World (After All). It’s more than a catchy tune—are you humming it yet?—it’s the truth. Did You Know… Brothers, Robert B. and Richard M. Sherman, wrote It’s A Small World (After...
by B.L. Unkel | Apr 8, 2023 | Everything Else
Having spent most of my work life in Human Resources, I can tell you perception is a tough foe. However, in this case, perceptions—or should I say misperceptions—provided me with a quick and easy entrance into an exclusive group. Calling New Zealand In Did You...
by B.L. Unkel | Mar 18, 2023 | Everything Else
Leaving Middle Tennessee for the Gulf Coast of Texas meant leaving behind four seasons, beautiful hilly terrain, and my house. I’ll miss all of that. What I won’t miss are the vultures that roosted in the trees behind the house. Close Encounter The first...
