By Larry Billinger DJ Giddens stole the spotlight at Bill Snyder Family Stadium, leading the Kansas State Wildcats to a thrilling victory over the UCF […]
Year: 2023
The Chili and Cinnamon Roll Combo: Normal or Wierd?
By Larry Billinger Growing up in Kansas, I always believed that the chili and cinnamon roll combo was a culinary norm nationwide. In my hometown, […]
Big 12 Showdown: Kansas State vs. UCF Set to Rekindle a Decade-Old Rivalry
By Larry Billinger The clock rewinds to 2010 as the Kansas State Wildcats prepare to face the UCF Knights in a highly anticipated Big 12 […]
Breaking the Brocode at the Urinal: A Maverick’s Perspective
By Larry Billinger Maybe it was because I was gone in China for six years or maybe it’s because I have become acquainted with a […]
The Great Chicken Wing Debate: Boneless vs. Traditional – Are They Really Wings?
By Larry Billinger A Saucy Tale from Applebee’s I found myself at Applebee’s just last night, facing the ultimate decision. I hesitated as I perused […]
Da Pan Ji: A Flavorful Journey Through Chinese Culinary Tradition
By Larry Billinger Da Pan Ji, often translated as “Big Plate Chicken,” is a beloved dish that originates from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of […]
Finding Joy in Fall: Shifting Perspectives on the Season of Change
Larry J Billinger The approach of fall stirs a plethora of emotions within me. In Kansas, specifically in the expansive landscapes around Salina, the onset […]
The Evolution of Hydration: From Water Fountains to Fashionable Bottles
Posted on September 16, 2023By Larry Billinger As someone who grew up in the 80s, the concept of water bottles being a fashionable school accessory […]
Trenton, Kansas: The Unseen Ghost Town
by Larry Billinger Hidden in the vast plains of Kansas, and quietly nestled just a humming distance from Highway 81 north of Salina, lies the […]
K-State vs. Missouri: A Thrilling Showdown Ends with a Jaw-Dropping Kick
By Larry Billinger In a heart-pounding contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Kansas State Wildcats clashed with the Missouri Tigers […]