October 2025

What if I told you that the Universe, in all its vastness, is mostly made of stuff we can’t see or touch? It is true. It is there, and we don’t have any way to hold on to it. This is the fascinating world of dark matter and dark energy. Scientists believe that dark matter, […]

Our good and just Constitution of the United States of America.  It is a document that all of us U.S. citizens should hold in the highest regard.  Who exactly wrote the U.S. Constitution?  It wasn’t the work of just one hand.  Not just one author.  Instead, it was born from the work of many minds

Crayons By Linda Stowe Not long ago I watched a brief and entertaining video about Crayola crayons called “Banned Crayon Color Names.” Whether your parents bought you the economical 8-pack or splurged on the gargantuan 200-crayon box (complete with crayon sharpener), those little sticks of colored wax have a rich history.The Crayola company started business

Friendly places. My address has the distinction of being located in Camden, Ohio. But I don’t actually live in the little town. As such, I can’t say for sure if the village of Camden is friendly or not. It seems pretty good to me. But here is the thing.  Some cities are known to have

Some of us are happier than others.  Some people don’t know much happiness at all, due to depression, illness, or life circumstances.  Nonetheless, most people seek happiness.  But. What if happiness isn’t something we have to chase down like it’s hiding around the next corner? What if it’s actually the natural state of a body

The Right Thing To Say By Linda Stowe Some say that I am adept at using words. If that is true it is probably because I am a lifelong reader with an interest in how words are used. But apart from my ability to use words, I sometimes do not know the right thing to

Some days seem to be a little fuller than others.  Like this day in history, October 18.  This day has carried its share of historical weight, combining a mix of politics, invention, sports, and even space travel.High and low. Near and far. Like this. On this date in 1867, the United States officially took ownership

Some of us like to travel more than others.  There are glorious places to explore everywhere on this great Earth. But.  You don’t ever need to leave the United States to feel like you’re on an adventure. The U.S. is packed with cities that tourists absolutely love.  But there are also quite a few cities