Blinded Ukrainian Commander Helps Others

by ABC World News (LVIV, Ukraine) — Col. Oleh Avtomeenko was wounded while performing a combat mission in Donetsk region, in the first days of the Russian full-scale invasion in late Feb. 2022, and lost his eyesight.    And now, after 20 years in the Ukrainian Army, he has to say goodbye to it and …

Other Terms For “Underwear” In Plain Sight

by Kevin Burton   Now don’t go getting your panties in a bunch, but today we’re going to mention the unmentionable.    The dictionary made me do it! This is Merriam-Webster ‘s list of ten better ways to say “underwear.”    Getting one’s “knickers in a twist” is the way they say that phrase in …

Some Cold Facts Just In Time For Summer

by Kevin Burton    Those of us who prosper better in cooler weather aren’t necessarily cheering as the summer solstice arrives tomorrow.    The hottest of the hot days are just around the corner. So with help from our friends at the Dictionary Scoop website, I bring you some facts about Antarctica to help you …

Happy Birthday To Sir Paul McCartney, 82

by Kevin Burton    When Paul McCartney was 14 he wrote a whimsical song called “When I’m Sixty-Four.” As of today he’s 82.    Can you believe that?    On that pivotal night, Feb. 9, 1964, when the Fab Four Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show, their collective age was 86.    A …

Sinner Or Saint? Darkness or Light?

by Kevin Burton    If you want to know who you are in Christ, look no further than the opening lines of Genesis.    If some doubt you, or you doubt yourself because of lingering sin within you, hear a thought from Alistair Begg, speaker on the Truth For Life ministry.    We’re looking at …

Feds: Pepsi Discriminated Against The Blind

by Kevin Burton    If you’re looking for something to drink, or somewhere to work, choose Coke, not Pepsi.    According to multiple published reports, PepsiCo hired a blind man for a call center, then fired him rather than get him a screen reader – even after a state vocational rehabilitation counselor offered to buy …

What Do Cats And Jazz Have In Common?

by Dictionary Scoop    Are you a cool cat? Or a groovy alligator? The Age of Jazz had a vast cultural influence on both American music and culture, but one of its most curious aspects was “jive talk”” the quirky jargon it birthed.    Largely influenced by jazz singer Cab Calloway – who authored at least two dictionaries …

“Peanuts” First To Introduce Minority Character

by Kevin Burton    “At the time of Charles Schulz’s death he had produced 17,897 strips, and Peanuts had run in more than 2,600 newspapers worldwide and been translated into 21 languages,” reports http://www.interestingfacts.com.    Today we continue yesterday’s post, presenting more facts from that website.    I know for a fact that the Peanuts gang speaks …

Facts About The “Peanuts” Comic Strip

by interestingfacts.com    Charlie Brown and his gang of lovable young’uns are bonafide stars when it comes to classic American comic strip characters.     Peanuts, the brainchild of cartoonist Charles Schulz, is so well-known that many of its quotes and common catchphrases are now a part of our cultural lexicon. (Think: “Good grief,” “AAUGH,” and …

Rejoice In Your Blessed Hope Dear Christian

by Dane Massey    (Dane Massey is the former Pastor of Mulvane Christian Church. He is now in ministry in Houston, Texas.)      I’ve been thinking on the Hope that is ours in Christ. The return of Christ, the bodily resurrection and ultimately a transformed creation are key elements to this “blessed hope.”     These are …