Journey to the Nucleus of my Noggin

Defense Secretary Hegseth Orders Removal of Harvey Milk's Name from Navy Ship

2025-06-05T11:24:00.002-05:00

WASHINGTON D.C. – In a move sparking significant controversy, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly ordered the U.S. Navy to strip the name of gay rights icon and Navy veteran Harvey Milk from a replenishment oiler, the USNS Harvey Milk. This decision, coming during Pride Month, is part of a broader push by the Trump administration to "re-establish the warrior culture" and

The Attempt to Erase History Continues by the Trump Administration

2025-06-05T11:17:00.001-05:00

During his presidency, Donald Trump has taken steps to rename a few significant geographical features and government entities.Most notably, upon his return to the presidency in 2025, he signed an executive order to rename:Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America": This change applies to U.S. federal agencies and official documents. It has been met with mixed reactions, with some supporting it as an

More on Sea Monkeys

2025-05-16T07:00:00.001-05:00

More about Sea Monkeys: a fantastically interesting video from Great Big Story on YouTube.The Mad Genius Behind Sea MonkeysThis is the story of how a tiny, magical creature was transformed into a cultural phenomenon by inventor, marketing genius and complicated eccentric Harold von Braunhut. Full of fun facts (both charming and disturbing), Just Add Water is a colorful short film about a

More Than Just Popcorn: The Value of Family Movie Night

2025-05-15T20:15:00.002-05:00

Family movie night offers a fantastic opportunity to strengthen bonds and create lasting memories. Gathering together to enjoy a film fosters a sense of togetherness and shared experience, sparking conversations and laughter that extend beyond the screen. It's a relaxed and enjoyable way to unwind from a busy schedule, offering dedicated time for connection and quality

Sea-Monkeys: The Quirky Journey from Brine Shrimp to Beloved Novelty Pet

2025-05-14T14:47:00.002-05:00

National Sea Monkey Day is celebrated on May 16th, and in 2025, it promises to be a fun occasion to recognize these quirky little creatures. Sea Monkeys, which are a brand of brine shrimp, have captured the imagination of many with their unique life cycle and ability to come to life from dormant eggs.10 x 14 METAL SIGN - 1972 Sell Sea-Monkey Kits for Profits - Vintage Rusty LookSea-Monkeys,

Breathe Easy This May: Celebrate Clean Air Month with Nature's Purifiers

2025-05-13T19:17:00.005-05:00

May marks Clean Air Month, a vital time to reflect on the air we breathe and the steps we can take to protect this essential resource. While large-scale environmental efforts are crucial, we can also make a tangible difference right within our own homes and workspaces. One of the most beautiful and natural ways to improve indoor air quality is by incorporating houseplants known for their

“I don’t kill anything that’s not trying to kill me” - Nucleus of my Noggin

2022-11-19T16:21:00.001-06:00

It's "shotgun" weekend here. To those who live in the "hunting regions" those are familiar words. For those who live in cities and more sophisticated locations though … those have got to be the strangest words to hear. “Shotgun Season”This takes place during deer season. It’s alternate way of hunting is “Bow Hunting” I fell far from the apple tree on hunting. I

Labor Day Thoughts...

2021-09-06T20:30:00.000-05:00

When I started putting this blog site together years and years and years ago I had no idea how badly it would eventually be needed. The idea was for me to have a place to share my thoughts and empty my ever swirling noggin.Life took over as it often does when you don't prioritize and mange your time well and I went about five years without posting here. It seemed

Basic Blogging - Lesson 1 - What Will You Write About?

2015-04-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

I have several friends who have dabbled a bit in blogging ... and several friends who I know could create a fantastically interesting blog. I hear it quite often, "I'd like to start a blog but I don't know where to start..." Well you can start here. I'm going to share with you a basic primer for starting a blog as well as a few important links and people to follow and study

Spring, Robert Durst and the Kentucky Wildcats

2015-04-06T06:00:00.000-05:00

Spring is Springing I couldn't be happier that acceptable weather is finally arriving! This has been a dreadful winter! I've been working in the yard this week in an attempt to get the flower beds ready. The Katydid and I will be placing our order with American Meadows early this week and I'm super excited about that! I'm going to grow a vegetable garden this

WE'RE Illegal... A High School Memory

2014-08-18T06:18:00.000-05:00

Good morning and Happy Monday folks! I'm recovering this morning from the yard sale this weekend, so I just thought I'd take a minute to unload my noggin as I sip my morning java... I saw this graphic go by in the news feed on FB yesterday... I think Kristy shared it.. anywho, it caught my attention right away and made me laugh out loud. It's very true ... I'm not a

A Bit About Blogging - 17 Bodies, 140,000 Shares and 5 Easy Steps for Researching an Article

2014-07-09T15:13:00.001-05:00

It's no secret that it's my goal to make an income off of blogging and other projects that are of my own creation... The money comes from ad clicks and traffic and traffic comes from "likes" and "Shares"... "Shares" aren't as easy to come by as you would think... I don't even share my own Mom's blog everyday because sometimes I'm not in the same book as her - let alone on the same page. &

Paper or Plastic? ... Or Both?!? Resource Conservation at the Grocery...

2014-07-02T15:28:00.000-05:00

Today in Mom's blog, she wrote about her disappointment with our local grocery store - Big John ... They have recently added a beer and wine area and she is adamantly against drinking in any shape, form or fashion for any reason... It doesn't really catch my radar one way or another... It's a logical decision for a grocery to (adsbygoogle =

There's Salt in the Java! Now What? - Tips to a Javarific Cup of Coffee

2014-06-23T15:48:00.001-05:00

I knew that the salt in java post would be popular ... and I knew it was a great chance to really target some keywords and try to figure out what I was (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); lacking in my monetizing set up, but I had NO idea it would (at an age of 4 months, I wrote it in February)

Blogging, Turning 40 and Heat Stroke - a Saturday Morning Update

2014-06-21T10:19:00.000-05:00

Good morning! I have been trying all week to find (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); time to drop in here and dump my Noggin... longer than a week, actually... I've been moving from one thing to the next so fast that I just noticed this morning I hadn't flipped the daily calendar in the kitchen since the 17th! So I guess

April 21 - On this day in 1986 - Geraldo, Al Capone and a Splitting Headache!

2014-04-21T06:00:00.000-05:00

On this day in 1986 - Geraldo Rivera opened a vault that belonged to Al Capone at the Lexington Hotel in Chicago. Nothing of interest was found inside. I was so excited all day... That night, live on TV - Geraldo was going to open Al Capone's vault! I hadn't been entirely up to speed on who Al Capone was, but had become extremely excited after learning that this vault might be

It's Stress Awareness Month and that in Itself Stresses Me Out!

2014-04-02T11:27:00.000-05:00

It's so easy to become stressed these days... I hate to sound 140 years old, but let's just think back a minute - when I was ten or so years old we were all just starting to break free of telephone cords... and now, on the eve of forty - it seems we're considered archaic by some if we don't have our phones shoved up our fannies twenty-four hours a day... Stress is and will continue

8 Minute Timers Have Saved Me and They Can Save You Too!

2014-02-17T10:33:00.000-06:00

The Timer I use most is a black Kitchen Aid Timer like the one shown above. They haven't quite saved me yet, but they've assisted me in making tremendous progress! It's as simple as can be... A Kitchen Timer... My Mom has sang the praises of "set the timer" for as long as I can remember. It didn't matter if she was tidying the house before Dad got home from work and

I'm Getting Organized and It's Gonna Stick This Time! You Can TOO!!!!

2014-02-15T08:20:00.003-06:00

I've been working on "Getting Organized" and I think it's going to stick this time after I get everything under control. I've always been a bit of a pack rat, myself... and Evan is a bit of a pack rat and now that (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); we have transferred all of our pack

For A Fantastic Morning Cuppa Java ... Add SALT!

2014-02-15T07:13:00.000-06:00

Something interesting about making coffee that I learned from Evan - If you add salt to the top of your grounds (in the filter/basket) before you hit "GO" on the java pot you'll have MUCH better java! I was astounded by this!!! One of my FAVES of the designs I've created in the name of Flawn Ocho! You can find this and others of my Javarific designs at the Pinterest

A Quick Morning Note - 01/17/2014

2014-01-17T09:43:00.000-06:00

So I ran over to find a quick "On This Day" to kick things off and found this... 1949 - "The Goldbergs" debuted on CBS-TV. The program had been on radio since 1931. The TV version lasted for four years. Well of course it caught my eye because currently one of my absolute favorite shows is, The Goldbergs (wrote about it here in DVR Round Up)... So anywho, I didn't know there

Phil, Duck Dynasty, Gays, Biblical Rants and the FBI Office at Fitch's Bakery...

2013-12-20T12:20:00.002-06:00

Okay friends, as you might imagine I have to say something about this "duck fellow" and all of the (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); hoopla... Now read along very closely and share this with your friends.... because I'm going to say some very logical and profound things... If NOTHING else

DVR Round Up - Seinfeld - Mr. Bookman

2013-12-13T14:00:00.000-06:00

Today I bring you one of my all time favorite Seinfeld Scenes... In this scene a missing library book culminates into absolute GOLD on the behalf of Jerry Seinfeld and Philip Baker Hall... Philip Baker Hall plays the Bookman character and his delivery is nothing short of phenomenal! If you can watch the clip above and not suffer so much as a giggle, I seriously think

DVR Round Up - The Goldbergs

2013-12-11T14:00:00.000-06:00

Today I want to introduce you to a show you may or may not have caught, as it's new this (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); season... My comparison would be that this show is to "children of the 80's" what "Wonder Years" was to children of the 60's... And this show is "The Goldbergs"! It has become

Steering Fluid Leaks Do NOT Cause Fiery Crashes, Irresponsible Driving DOES...

2013-12-02T11:21:00.002-06:00

*** Saturday Night I was at the radio station with Evan and a couple of our pals while he was running the board for a ballgame... I worked on some of my projects online and as the game was starting to wrap up I did a quick scan through Twitter to see what was happening in the world... I saw that this Paul Walker of "Fast and Furious" had died in what was not just called a wreck,