Mile 6 of the Pettyjohn Cave Survey
Pettyjohn’s cave mile six is a push to the extreme limits of the cave, The Outer Limits was pushed, then the Discovery Room discovery and study and then the Schreiber Extension study. The Discovery Room is currently the northernmost room in the cave. High above the Emerald Pool and directly below Pigeon Mountain, it is […]
Children learn best by observing adult behavior and copying it
Learning is a process of acquiring new experiences or transforming existing information. Learning is easy to carry if it is obtained from parents because that is repeated observational learning. Children appreciate their parents without judging them because they are role models. Children have the ability to learn more by observing others doing any type of […]
The Commie Chronicles – Episode 3
As a reminder, when we use the word communist, that includes some of the names they use in disguise. Words like Socialist, Democratic Socialist, Leftists, Marxists, Progressives, or whatever comes to mind next. A communist is a communist. Learn from history or die for it. The choice is yours. In our last episode, we discussed […]
Handy, the unfortunate traffic cop
Lieutenant Robert Handoff began working as a traffic police officer thirty years ago. He became famous as one of the best-known traffic directors somewhere in Georgia because he went out of his way to make drivers feel special and safe. He was known for waving his hands so much at drivers that he was affectionately […]
Single player games
What are “Single Player Games”? Single player games are games intended for one person only. Only one person can play that game … alone … alone. For people who may be socially shy or awkward, who don’t speak the majority language for that game, or who are too young to interact with others, this can […]
Reflections – Life is too short
We have all heard this saying over and over throughout our lives. But have we really thought about what it means? I never really thought about it until the death of my loving husband in August 2008. Many times we get angry at our loved ones for what seems like a “big deal” at the […]
Fano: a dream of a vacation destination
You stand on the beach of Fano Island with your back to the sand dunes facing the North Sea and wonder if what you are seeing is real. The beach is so wide that you cannot guess how far the sea is. You can see small black figures on the coast; sometimes they look like […]
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die by Steven Jay Schneider
The book under review 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, edited by Steven Jay Schneider, gives you details on 1001 famous movies released between 1900 and 2016. It is an elaborate work and a movie buff’s dream. It tells the entire history of cinema over a hundred years. Choosing 1001 movies out of […]
Creativity is king in the world of independent film production
A creative mind is the most valuable tool of a low-budget filmmaker. It all starts with an original thought; From there, it’s about nurturing that thought until it becomes a brilliant idea. After that, it’s a matter of turning that idea into a movie using every ounce of energy and resources you can muster. Most […]
Introduction to the Miami music scene
Miami is known primarily for its sun-drenched sands, tropical climate, and beautiful people, but that’s not all there is to this laid-back city. Miami is an area steeped in culture and has a thriving music scene with enough diversity to keep everyone’s ears happy. Local artists and international superstars perform regularly in the Miami area, […]