September 2024 September has always been a transition month for me with the new school year starting, temperatures changing, baseball playoffs coming into full swing,...
A Cryptic Currency
July 2023
Cryptocurrency has been around less than 15 years, but if you’re not familiar with Bitcoin and other forms of digital currency, what you’re about to read will likely sound strange, but I think you’ll still find it interesting.
Making Their Day
July 2023
U.S. military service members are ready to be called upon at any time to protect the country, and you may have wondered how to express gratitude for their sacrifices.
The Sourwood Tree
July 2023
Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboreum), also called sorrel tree and lily-of-the-valley tree, shows off dramatic sprays of fragrant, quarter-inch white flowers in early to mid-summer.
It’s BBQ Season
July 2023
Barbecue season is in full swing and you may be wondering how to balance your love for pulled pork and spareribs with your concern for the environment. The good news? Science is delivering new, game-changing solutions to tackle the environmental footprint of the beef and livestock industries.
A Tour de Force
July 2023
During the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, coordinated by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, students learn about the important role of America’s electric cooperatives, visit historic sites in the nation’s capital, and get to see the federal government in action. NRECA has been coordinating the annual event since 1964.
A Very American Celebration
July 2023
When it first opened, American Celebration on Parade offered only self-guided tours. Present-day visitors, however, will find themselves treated to a delightful, 45-minute guided tour of the vast warehouse and its colorful contents.