By Larry Billinger Sun vs. Moon: The Ultimate Celestial Showdown! Who’s the real boss of the New Year? As Earth hustles around the sun for […]
Month: December 2023
Satellite Sleuths: GPS Challenge #8
By Larry Billinger Welcome back, intrepid explorers, to the eighth edition of our enthralling geographical quest! “Satellite Sleuths: GPS Challenge #8” is here, and this […]
The Golden Remedy? Debunking the Jellyfish Sting Pee Myth
By Larry Billinger Introduction: Myths and Beaches Ah, the idyllic beach scene: sun-kissed waves, gentle breezes, and… jellyfish stings? Yes, these seemingly innocuous sea creatures […]
The Sweet Saga of German Chocolate Cake
By Larry Billinger Few desserts evoke such nostalgic delight as the German chocolate cake. Its rich, moist layers, studded with pecans and smothered in a […]
Jonah and the Whale: More Than Just A Children’s Sunday School Story
By Larry Billinger The image of Jonah, swallowed by a giant fish, is an iconic staple of Sunday school lessons. Often relegated to a whimsical […]
Satellite Sleuths: GPS Challenge #7
By Larry Billinger Get ready, Satellite Sleuths, for another round of geographical detective work! Welcome to “Satellite Sleuths: GPS Challenge #7.” This challenge comes with […]
The Santa Slap: Unmasking the Tale of Saint Nicholas and Arius
By Larry Billinger Forget reindeer and chimneys. Step aside elves and gingerbread. Let’s unravel a yarn far stranger, a tale tangled in theology and temper […]
Joyful Echoes: ‘Go, Tell It on the Mountain’—A Carol of Hope and History
By Larry Billinger Resonating from Spiritual Roots to Celebratory Peaks “Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and valleys below, Go, tell it […]
The Enduring Joy: Unwrapping the History of ‘Joy to the World'”
By Larry Billinger Introduction “Joy to the World” is not just a melody of the festive season but a symbol of Christmas itself. This carol, […]
Satellite Sleuths: GPS Challenge #6
By Larry Billinger Calling all mapping maestros and location detectives! It’s time for the sixth installment of our thrilling geo-challenge: “Satellite Sleuths: GPS Challenge #6.” […]