by Bob | Dec 23, 2022 | Hidden History
Volcano In 2019 the Whakaari Volcano erupted. Briefly. For just a couple of minutes. 22 people died. Tourists. Visiting an active volcano that had erupted twice in the last nine years. The documentary now on Netflix is a minute-by-minute account of what happened that...
by Bob | Dec 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
Life’s Little Black Book As we went the “we’ll circle back to that next year” time of year, I’m giving away a free book many have found useful. Life’s Little Black Book is full of things I’ve picked up over the years. There are, as usual, other freebies,...
by Bob | Dec 14, 2022 | Hidden History
A conference held on the southwestern tip of Staten Island, New York on 11 September 1776 A.D. in the Billop House, which still stands. This was the day Benjamin Franklin, Edward Rutledge and John Adams met Admiral Lord Howe to discuss the possibility of peace between...
by Bob | Dec 12, 2022 | Books, Movies and TV shows
White Lotus They nailed it. Each character’s plot line ended up where it should have. Spoilers ahead. Let’s start with the deaths. Did Tanya deserve to die? Not really, who does? But she really didn’t deserve to live. That’s harsh but she was a narcissist through and...
by Bob | Dec 9, 2022 | Books, Movies and TV shows
Pocket Guide A quick note to wish everyone a joyful holiday season. Some thoughts on unusual and thoughtful gift ideas. The Green Beret Pocket Survival Guide makes a great stocking stuffer. I keep one in the kitchen for first aid information, in each car and in the...
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