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: […]
Year: 2023
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 […]
Bierocks: A Nostalgic Bite from Kansas
By Larry Billinger “Sharing Our Best”, a cherished collection from St. Fidelis Church in Victoria, Kansas, serves as a culinary time capsule, especially for those […]
Maple Magic: My Sweet Twist to Eating Cottage Cheese!
Since my earliest memories, a bowl of cottage cheese with copious amounts of sweet maple syrup has been my go-to breakfast delicacy. It’s like a […]
Exciting News! Oktoberfest in Hays, Kansas is Here Today!
By Larry Billinger Hey Kids and Families! Guess what? Today is the day for the super fun Oktoberfest in Hays, Kansas! If you remember, my […]
Unraveling the Lyrics: A.I. Deciphers a Milqtoast!
By Larry Billinger So, there’s this song by the band Helmet, from the album “Betty,” and I’ve always thought the lyrics were kind of a […]
Cursive: Let it Die Already!
By Larry Billinger In the left corner, with the grace of a swan and the heritage of a knight, it’s the oh-so-fancy… Cursive writing! And […]
Earwax: Differences in Asians and Caucasians
By Larry Billinger Having resided in China for eight enriching years, I became accustomed to and deeply integrated into the vibrant tapestry of local customs, […]
Billinger Family History: Sending the German Hessians in the American Revolutionary War
Part 1: The Billinger Family Series By Larry Billinger The Billinger family is at the heart of our series, telling us unknown stories linked to […]