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Birds of a feather
By Ralph Dickerson In the last month I wrote about two different bird incidents in which I was involved: one with hummingbirds, the other with Martins. One involved my bird feeder, the other my radio-controlled airplane. Here is an update regarding both incidents. On Sunday afternoon I decided to go outside around 4 p.m. and…
Read MoreGo ahead birds, make my day!
By Ralph Dickerson Last fall I started flying radio controlled airplanes. To start I purchased a Duet trainer from Horizon Hobby, and taught myself how to fly the airplane. Shortly thereafter, I purchased another aircraft, a Delta Ray One, also from Horizon Hobby. I did not fly it until roughly three weeks ago. Starting early…
Read MoreWhat kind of things do you look for in a candidate?
By Ralph Dickerson When I started writing this blog, I decided to stay away from politics because I did not want this column to be divisive, however a text I received Saturday morning made me change my mind. First off I have to say I do not like Mitch McConnell. In his 30 plus years…
Read MoreThe Good, The Bad, The Bird
By Ralph Dickerson Approximately one month ago I decided to purchase a hummingbird feeder for my yard. I decided to purchase the feeder after a hummingbird mistook my head for a feeder and nearly flew in my ear! As I sat on my porch swing, a hummingbird came within an inch or two from my…
Read MoreWhy are coronavirus cases increasing?
By Ralph Dickerson When governors in the United States began to shut down the economy as a means to combat COVID-19, President Trump urged governors to reopen their states’ economies as quickly as possible. Florida started to reopen its economy the first of May, and other states quickly followed suit. Two months after states started…
Read MoreDoes culture help combat virus?
By Ralph Dickerson As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage planet earth, some countries feel the brunt worse than other countries. Over 3 million people contracted the virus in the United States, and 137,000 people died from COVID-19. By contrast, only 21,000 people contracted the virus in Japan, with less than 1,000 deaths. Why the…
Read MoreBlack Tea Benefits
Black Tea Benefits By Jennifer Wimmer Black tea is probably the most popular teas. When I found out about the many health benefits, I started drinking a cup everyday. Either iced or hot, it is delicious. Don’t over steep (it only needs 3-4 minutes of steeping time). I usually just add honey or agave nectar.…
Read MoreUnintended consequences
By Ralph Dickerson As we go through this life, we all have done something that seemed innocent at first, but ended up with some rather complicated unintended consequences. The following story happened to me many years ago, and shows how a small action can have rather big repercussions. Growing up in a rural area, where…
Read More3 Smart And Effective Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Home
According to various surveys, homeowners in the US believe that the value of their home will continue to increase in the next ten years. With the volatility of the real estate market, this may seem like an overly optimistic assumption, but that does not mean that it is not entirely possible. There are numerous factors…
Read MoreA little humor goes a long way.
By Jennifer Wimmer A little humor goes a long way. Laughing is actually good for your health! We know that stress is bad for your health. Stress and anxiety lower the immune system. So, it makes sense that being light-hearted is healthy. Taking life too seriously just doesn’t feel good. Comedy brings relief from the…
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