Kaelar's boots crunched against the parched earth, each step kicking up a small cloud of dust. The elf's keen eyes scanned the horizon, searching for any sign of movement in the desolate landscape. Behind her, Finn struggled to keep pace, his hand never far from the hilt of his sword. Bringing up the rear, Lyra … Continue reading The Promised Land
Safety
15 Tips for Enhancing Your Digital Security
In an increasingly connected world, ensuring your digital security is paramount. From personal information to financial transactions, much of our lives take place online, making us vulnerable to cyber threats. Enhancing your digital security not only safeguards your sensitive data but also provides peace of mind. In this blog post, we'll explore the smart ways … Continue reading 15 Tips for Enhancing Your Digital Security
Question of the Week #355
Hey there, fellow animal lovers! As usual, our Question of the Week comes from Gregory Stock’s The Book of Questions. Picture this: it's a scorching hot summer afternoon, and you're crossing the parking lot of a bustling shopping center. You hear the distant hum of air conditioners and see people dashing in and out of the … Continue reading Question of the Week #355
On the 2nd Day of Blogmas…
Did you know that yesterday was National Christmas Lights Day? Man... there's a day for all the things. Anyway, it's fitting that a friend from work shared an infographic with a helpful list of electrical safety tips for the home and office. I mean, sure it's fun to watch Clark Griswold hang 25,000 twinkling lights … Continue reading On the 2nd Day of Blogmas…
Question of the Week #307
If most of your neighbors owned guns legally, would you feel more protected or more at risk than you do now? I could probably provide a better answer to this question if I actually knew my neighbors. If I felt that my neighbors were reasonably intelligent, level-headed, and mostly sane, I would not have a … Continue reading Question of the Week #307
Thank You, Number Sixteen
The jeans I wore this weekend I've had for several months now. But I pulled something out of the back pocket that I did not know was there. It wasn't a big deal. It's not as though I reached in and found a $20 bill, though that would have been awesome. No, it was a … Continue reading Thank You, Number Sixteen
Safe Haven
Title: Safe Haven Author: Nicholas Sparks Published: 2010 Listening to True Believer renewed my interest in Nicholas Sparks. It's not like I have fuzzy feelings toward the guy, but I was just in the mood to pick up another of his books. So I picked up this one. The story opens up on Katie. She's … Continue reading Safe Haven
Come Hell or High Water
I was only five years old when the infamous Flood of '85 washed away a chunk of southwest Virginia. I really don't remember much about it, and most of what I do know has been pieced together from old news footage and exaggerated memories. I was in kindergarten at East Salem Elementary School. When the … Continue reading Come Hell or High Water
The Confusing Middle 