Having a loved one go missing and never knowing what happened to them must be the ultimate torture. The uncertainty causes the families of the missing unable to find peace with their loss. They want to have hope that their loved one is still alive somewhere and will return to…
In July 1967 in Jacksonville, FL, photographer Rocco Morabito was driving along West 26th Street, headed to an assignment. He passed a couple of linemen with the Jacksonville Electric Authority completing routine maintenance on a utility pole. On his way back from his assignment, it crossed his mind to stop…
Living the South, I’m no stranger to unusual and hard to pronounce town names. I have been to Burnt Corn, Slapout, and Smut Eye — and still giggle every time I see them. Here are some of the weirdest town names from around the United States!
Ding Dong, Texas
If words about a topic develop in my brain, I’m not going to disregard them. Even if it’s at the opposite end of the spectrum from what I normally write about, the description about this specific subject is materializing for a reason. What’s that reason? To share!
I have thoughts…
As Christmas is over for another year, maybe parents can get a break from the incessant “Mom, I want that for Christmas!” and “Dad, can I ask Santa for that?” Damn you live TV and your commercials. At least they don’t come on every five freaking minutes like they did…
My mom told me the story of when I was around a year old and we went for a check-up with my pediatrician. The doctor asked about my sleep cycle. My mom replied, “She has slept through the night since I brought her home. She does sound like a motorboat…
I began my writing journey with Medium. I spent the first few months simply reading other writers’ stories and learning the ropes. As much as we complain about “How to Write on Medium” articles, they were how I learned in the beginning. …
When I saw the series “The Great” while flipping through Hulu, I thought casting Elle Fanning to play the historical character was a mediocre choice. As the younger sister of former child-star phenomenon Dakota Fanning, I really didn’t expect much. After researching her, however, I was surprised by all of…
If you are in the 30–40 age range, no doubt you remember the widely popular Teddy Ruxpin. If not, what are you doing here? Go play your Sony Switch, Nintendo Playstation, or whatever otherworldly technology you have.
If you had one, are you currently or have ever been a serial…
