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I've mentioned before that I've been taking classes at the local community college. This semester is Introduction to Ethics. I'm trying to decide if I enjoy having my brain expanded to this level of fresh "enlightenment" or if I like my current hat size. It's only week one and we've got assignments like: Myth of Gyges discussion - In one of Plato's dialogues, Glaucon, one of Socrate's companions, argues that people only do what's right to avoid being punished. His basic ass

The mad scientist at work A profile in Technology I met with my friend Caleb Haines this week to check out his latest "hobby", making and recording music in his makeshift home studio. Have you ever met or known a younger person who you feel has an "old soul"? I've had the pleasure of being friends with Caleb for over 15 years and am constantly amazed at his energy and expanding skillset with his "hobbies". When I first met him, he was working

Adapted from various sources including The Chive, The Language Nerds and Reader's Digest Things we see every day but never knew they had an "official" name: 1. Glabella - The space between the eyebrows. 2. Petrichor - The way it smells after the rain. 3. Aglet -The plastic or metallic coating at the end of the shoelaces. 4. Wamble -The rumbling sound that the stomach makes. 5. Vagitus -The first cry of a newborn baby. 6. Tines -The prongs on a fork. 7. Phosphenes -The s

The Holiday Season shows an increase in charitable contribution requests Charities typically ramp up their fundraising efforts during the holiday season. This period is crucial for many nonprofits as they often see a significant increase in demand for their services. The holiday season, especially from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, is a time when many people feel more generous and are motivated to give back. Charities typically see an increase in giving during the months of Nov

Events in and around the Lehigh Valley for 2025 - compiled through Morning Call, WFMZ, Lehigh Valley Live As the Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton and surrounding Lehigh Valley area grows and expands, so do the events and opportunities to see shows, tree lightings, holiday displays and events and parties. We've compiled a list from various sources of things to do and see in the area over the Christmas and holiday season: Camelback Ski Resort and Blue Mountain Resort have opened th

https://radio.garden - Click anywhere on the world globe and listen to what local radio stations are streaming at that moment. OneLook Thesaurus and Reverse Dictionary - A reverse dictionary/Thesaurus to look up words when you can't remember the word but can describe what you're looking for. MIT OpenCourseWare | Free Online Course Materials - Free curriculum of MIT courses online for free. https://www.music-map.com/ Shows you similar bands or music groups to the ones you

Quotes adapted from AZ Quotes Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. John Wooden We are made wise not by the recollection of our past, but by the responsibility for our future. George Bernard Shaw To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe. Marilyn vos Savant Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grat

Jack the Bull Part of farm life for the kids was 4H. 4H is America's largest youth development organization with nearly six million young people that teaches life skills via hands-on learning, responsibility and community engagement. The four "H"s are: HEAD - Managing, thinking, developing critical thinking skills HEART - Relating, caring, developing friendships HANDS - Giving, working, volunteering and helping out HEALTH - Wellbeing, healthy living, taking care of yourself

One of the pieces of advice taught by my parents was to always be a lifelong learner. After high school, I went into the military and then used my GI bill to attend college for my undergrad degree in Computer Science and then went on for a master's degree in business administration. During my working years, I attended various technical schools both online and in various campuses across the US. Now in retirement, I've taken advantage of our local community college offering for

A massive exposure of 2 billion emails and 1.3 billion passwords put many accounts at risk A recent Fox News story reported that threat intelligence firm, Synthient, performed a search of both the internet and dark web looking for leaked credentials and found that a staggering 1.3 BILLION passwords and over 2 BILLION unique email addresses with stolen login information had surfaced. Leaked credentials and credential stuffing lists come from previous data breaches and are co

Appaloosas At some point, a local woman named Nicole from the area caught wind that we had a small farm with available space and approached us about leasing her the remaining stalls for a few of her horses. She was knowledgeable and had a world of experience with horses and promised to teach Aria the ins and outs of the equine world. I agreed to provide the three available stalls for the price of one with the provision that she works with my daughter and provide both guidanc

When we bought the farm and was ready to bring him to his new home, the woman who was boarding him convinced us that horses aren’t happy to be alone and convinced us to also take a stablemate by the name of Oakey to keep Cisco company. Oakey was a 19-year-old thoroughbred who was taller and bigger than Cisco in frame, but leaner. Horses are measured in “hands” rather than feet and inches. Horses are measured from the shoulders, where the back and neck meet, down to the gro

Screenshot from the movie Southpaw A friend told me about Haymakers for Hope a couple of years ago. Think Fight Club meets Cancer Charity and you're close to what this 501(c)3 organization is all about. For close to 15 years now, ordinary people like Bill from accounting, Suzy the CEO, Mike, your mailperson and Tyler, the guy who delivers your Grubhub order has been participating in raising literally MILLIONS of dollars for cancer-related causes in either approved cancer-fo

CISCO Horses To anyone who has ever ridden a horse, you understand the size and power of these beasts. There’s a certain majesty about them that doesn’t compare to any other animal. They can be as docile as an old man living his last days on a summer rocker of a grand southern plantation porch or as wild and loose as the Tasmanian Devil in a Bugs Bunny cartoon series. The horses were the original reason we bought the farm. I was paying over $400.00 a month to board two

I've been thinking about writing a story about a farm we owned in Quakertown for years. Now that I have a blog site, I'm going to use this forum to write about it. This is part one of a multipart story. If you like it, please let me know. If you don't like it, there will be other posts you might find more interesting. This is a labor of love from when the kids were growing up. Enjoy. I never set out to purchase a farm. I was living the suburban life on a cul-de-sac in P

Breaking Rust - the AI Country Artist Imagine a band with no singer, no drummer, no guitarists, no keyboards, no bass player, no songwriters - zero stage presence. Welcome to Breaking Rust, the AI-generated country music artist. Breaking Rust is the brainchild of Aubierre Rivaldo Taylor and his computers. Now imagine this 100% AI creation breaking into the Billboard Emerging Artist Charts at No. 9 and a single "Walk My Walk" reaching No. 1 on the Country digital song sales

Some recent research - quick facts from studies summarized in Nutrition Action - www.cspi.org Dehydration and Stroke Risk - studies show that dehydration raises the risk of a stroke by 4X caused by a hemorrhage, 2X more by a blocked blood vessel and 3X more caused by a TIA, especially in older adults - stay hydrated ! Acupuncture and Back Pain - Studies show that adults with lower back pain for 3 months or more may benefit from 8-15 acupuncture sessions as much as typical tr

Dad My father wasn't an easy man to like when we were growing up. He worked three different jobs when we were kids to keep us fed and clothed and was often tired and cranky as a result. In addition to his responsibilities as husband and father to three children, he was a machinist, tool and die maker, truck driver, oft time mechanic to our cars that needed repair and everything in the house that was broken or needed upkeep. He wasn't flashy. His father died of a ruptured

Joe Russo's Almost Dead Live Poster Joe Russo's Almost Dead played at one our favorite venues, Penns Peak, Thursday night to a packed audience. For fans of the Grateful Dead and their music, Joe Russo and his band are known for covering the music of the Dead since JRAD formed in January of 2013. They are appreciated for putting a particular spin on what is already an eclectic genre of music doing it in a way that makes it feel fresh and provides a party-like atmosphere. Rus

I've been Ducked Anyone who knows me knows I'm a Jeep guy. My first Jeep was a 1968 Jeep Commando. Since then, we've had two doors, four doors, Wrangler Sports, Wrangler Sahara's, Stick shifts and automatics. We also have a Jeep Cherokee. Jeeps started out in 1940 because the U.S. Army wanted something they could use in a combat zone that could handle multiple terrains, was nimble and could outperform motorcycles and mules. When the Army put out its request, three differen

Tuesday November 11th, 2025, is Veterans Day. It is a time to honor and express gratitude for the sacrifices made by military veterans. This day serves as a reminder of the bravery and commitment of those who have served in our armed forces and is not just about remembrance; but also, about recognizing their ongoing contribution to our society and the freedoms we enjoy today. I know and have worked with military veterans over the years and find them to be among the most hon

From LinkedIn Post From LinkedIn Post Originally posted by Leonardo Freixas on LinkedIn: Your job is temporary. Your family is permanent. At work, you can be replaced. At home, you can't. Deadlines keep coming. Promotions keep shifting. But your kids won't stay kids forever. Your parents won't always be around. Coworkers may clap for your achievements. But it's your family who stands by you when things fall apart. ⚡ The corporate world calls you a "resource." Your family call

One of the activities I always wanted to explore was StretchLab on Tilghman Street in Allentown. I had heard about it through someone at work and thought it was a yoga studio but it's actually it's a program that was developed about 10 years in Santa Monica, California that provides one-on-one assisted stretching services that aim to improve flexibility, mobility and overall wellness. StretchLab is a franchise model business with over 500 locations nationwide that helps its

A recent news story about a popular UFO-reporting app called Enigma, which allows users to report sightings has recently seen an uptick in reports, but they're not coming from the skies, but rather underwater. Experts are calling these sightings USOs (Unidentified Submersible Objects) - USOs are defined as "any object detected underwater that cannot be identified or explained. The report went on to say that USOs can be observed through both technology sensors as well as the