By Larry Billinger A couple of years back, I had a bright idea for my church’s annual chili contest. I thought, “Hey, let’s shake things […]
Month: October 2023
The Great “Au Bon Pain” Pronunciation Adventure at DFW Airport!
By Larry Billinger A Morning at DFW Travel really does open your eyes – to new cultures, delicious food, and… the sometimes tricky pronunciations of […]
Kansas State Rallies Back, Defeating Texas Tech in a Pivotal Match
By Larry Billinger Following their disheartening 29-21 loss to Oklahoma State in Oklahoma last week, the Kansas State Wildcats faced skepticism from many of their […]
The Peculiar, Perhaps Preposterous, and Pumpkin-y Tale of Canned “Pumpkin”
By Larry Billinger Fall is here! It’s that magical time when leaves provide a satisfying crunch under our feet, sweaters begin their yearly re-emergence, and […]
Score Prediction: Red Raiders Tipped to Triumph Over Struggling Wildcats
By Larry Billinger In the upcoming showdown between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Kansas State Wildcats, many fans are eagerly discussing possible outcomes. […]
93 Total Garage Sales: Abilene’s 2023 City-Wide Garage Sale
By Larry Billinger In the heart of Kansas, Abilene prepares for a spectacular event: the 2023 City-Wide Garage Sale. Scheduled for Friday, October 13, and […]
Blue Light Lady: Revealing the Mystery in Hays, Kansas
By Larry Billinger During my college days at Fort Hays State University, my friends and I often swapped stories about the “Blue Light Lady.” Rumors […]
Is Coffee Just Soup in Disguise? A Stirring Debate
By Larry Billinger Defining Our Culinary Terms First off, let’s get our definitions straight. The dictionary describes “soup” as a savory dish made by boiling […]
Book Review: “The Warrior Poet Way” by John Lovell
By Larry Billinger Introduction When a coworker introduced me to John Lovell’s “The Warrior Poet Way”, I hadn’t heard of the author. However, after delving […]
On the Brink of the Apocalypse? Biblical Parallels in the Israel-Hamas Unrest
By Larry Billinger Globally Gripping Events The world has attentively watched recent events in Israel. Not only do these events signify political or global shifts, […]