by B.L. Unkel | Mar 29, 2025 | History
Have you ever thought you were the best at something? Well, there’s one way to find out. The Company Today, if you want to know something, a quick search on the internet usually provides the answer. If you’re looking for record-breaking human achievements, as...
by B.L. Unkel | Mar 1, 2025 | Writing
I admit it. When it comes to poetry, I’m far from cultured. If it doesn’t rhyme, I’m not interested. Which explains why I like Dr. Seuss. Early Life Theodor “Ted” Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield, Massachusetts. He began drawing animals at...
by B.L. Unkel | Dec 14, 2024 | Baking
Today is National Roasted Chestnuts Day. So, cue the music and let’s sing. Wait. Before we get to the singing, let’s talk chestnuts. The Plant Chestnuts have been around for over 4,000 years. And, as you might guess from the song lyrics, they are edible nuts....
by B.L. Unkel | Dec 7, 2024 | History
One of my favorite Christmas memories is going caroling as a youth. Unfortunately, it appears few continue that practice today. The Beginning Carols were sung and danced in Europe thousands of years ago. However, prior to the birth of Jesus and the celebration...
by B.L. Unkel | Oct 26, 2024 | History
Recently I saw an article about “Rooster” Andrews and decided to share my Rooster story. “Rooster” William Edward Andrews, Jr., was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 1, 1923. The most popular boy in his high school, he would have attended Texas A&M...
