By Larry Billinger During my childhood trips from Salina, KS to Victoria, KS, I often gazed at the lonely aircraft hangars on the Kansas prairie […]
Month: October 2023
Why So Many Layers? A Dive into the Evolution of Attire
By Larry Billinger Have you ever gazed at old photos of your great-grandparents and thought, “Weren’t they boiling in all those clothes?” or “Why did […]
Kansas State Wildcats “UGLY” Against Oklahoma State Cowboys
By Larry Billinger In a recent clash, the Kansas State Wildcats faced off against the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Despite their best efforts, the Wildcats fell […]
Don’t Google “Google” – An Unofficial Guide to Internet Safety
By Larry Billinger Ever thought about typing “Google” into Google? If so, brace yourself! Many innocently believe it’s a simple act, but those in the […]
Kansas State Takes On Underperforming Oklahoma State
By Larry Billinger This Friday brings together two teams on opposite trajectories. The Kansas State Wildcats, showing a promising start to the season, will face […]
Man vs. Eagle: The Ultimate Showdown
By Larry Billinger Who would win in a tussle between a man and an eagle? Picture this: a quiet meadow—grass swaying, birds doing their chirpy […]
Lindsborg’s Swedish Festival: A Dive Into Heritage!
By Larry Billinger Link to Event Site: Svensk Hyllningsfest Foundation – Lindsborg, Kansas – Little Sweden, USA Ever heard stories of an event so magical […]
The Great Scenario: Coffee or Tea?
By Larry Billinger Think about this scenario for a bit. Can you imagine being the one person chosen to decide what the world would drink: […]
Camp Phillips: A Forgotten Saline County Fort
By Larry Billinger Residents near Salina, Kansas, are accustomed to the sounds of the Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range. Yet, beneath the range’s expansive […]
How to Pronounce Salina, KS: A Salty Tale with a Rhyme You Won’t Forget!
By Larry Billinger Have you ever breezed through Kansas and stumbled on a city that leaves you in a pronunciation pickle? Stop in town and […]