by B.L. Unkel | Jan 25, 2025 | Everything Else
Two weeks ago, in DYK The U.S. Began as a Nation of Tea Drinkers, I mentioned that winter had finally arrived in Texas. And arrive it has with lots of snow! What Is Snow Snow! The thing every Southern teacher and student longs to see when winter arrives. But...
by B.L. Unkel | Jan 4, 2025 | Writing
2024 is over, and we’ve entered a brand-new year. Did you set goals for 2025? I did, but I’m doing things a little differently this year. The Review Before setting 2025 writing goals, I first reviewed the ones I set last year. Like 2023, many of my 2024 writing...
by B.L. Unkel | Dec 28, 2024 | Everything Else
Unless you’ve lived your life inside a cave or outside much of North America, you’ve probably seen a Northern Cardinal. The Basics The Northern Cardinal is a mid-sized, non-migratory songbird. The males are vivid red with a black mask, an orange beak, and a...
by B.L. Unkel | Dec 21, 2024 | Holidays
Christmas is only days away. Are you ready? Customs vs Traditions There are many ways people celebrate Christmas. Some things they do consistently year after year, like decorating a Christmas tree and exchanging Christmas presents, reading the Bible’s account...
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....
