by Good News Network Christmas 2025 is better and brighter for one family whose daughter is on the mend from a previously untreatable form of childhood cancer. Christmas 2024 saw then-5-year-old Bryn Ailinger isolated in a child cancer ward, having been diagnosed with precursor B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia which harbored a rare and …
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“Bad Hair Day” And Words About Hair
by Kevin Burton Today’s list from Merriam-Webster, words about hair, got me thinking about the term, “bad hair day.” Is bad hair day an idiom? The dictionary says an idiom is, “an expression in the usage of a language that has a meaning that cannot be understood from the combined meanings of its …
A Little Fresh Air (Scientifically) Good For You
by Yasmin Rufo BBC News If you’ve ever felt calmer after a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods, it’s not your imagination – it’s biology. Spending just 20 minutes in nature can trigger measurable changes inside your body, from lowering stress hormones, to easing blood pressure and even improving …
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Fall Colors Are Part Of What I Want To See
by Kevin Burton I have at times, felt sorry for those Americans who live in places that do not have four discernable seasons. Spring, summer, fall and winter. I have lived in the Midwest most of my life and have experienced times when those four seasons all came within the same week. …
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A River Of Words, Words About Rivers
by Kevin Burton Residents of one Alaska neighborhood in my newspaper’s coverage area sought to correct a flooding problem by putting rocks in a river. Riprap, they called it, which is, as I would learn, “a foundation or sustaining wall of stones or chunks of concrete thrown together without order.” From that …
“You’re No Good” Singer Linda Ronstadt Is 79
by Kevin Burton Gilbert Ronstadt was the owner of Ronstadt’s Hardware Store in Tucson, Arizona. He loved to play his guitar for this three children, two girls and a boy. The kids formed a group called “The Three Ronstadts” and played at functions in the area. One of the girls, you will …
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What On Earth?! Strange Secrets Of The Planet
by Dictionary Scoop Our planet is full of strange phenomena that continue to intrigue and puzzle scientists and curious minds alike. From bizarre weather patterns to unique geological structures, Earth’s quirks often defy explanation, and some of these mysteries are downright mind-blowing. Let’s dive into some of the most unexpected and fascinating facts about our …
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Here Comes The Bride…With 95 Bridesmaids?
by The Times (UK) In a traditional wedding, when bridesmaids start to walk down the aisle, the bride is typically a few steps behind. Guests at one wedding in Northern Ireland last week, however, had to watch nearly 100 bridesmaids pass in pairs before getting a glimpse of the bride. Kathryn McGowan, …
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Plant Names That Sound Like Insults
by Kevin Burton If you’re not good at gardening, you can say that you have a “brown thumb.” You can say it, I won’t. Yes the antonym of “green thumb” which speaks to people who are good at gardening is “brown thumb.” But that sounds much worse than it needs to, so I’ll …
Flower Etymologies For Your Spring Garden
by Kevin Burton Apologies right up front for all you lawn rangers, fighting the good fight for greener, pristiner front yards. Merriam-Webster calls the dandelion a flower. And I supposed by some measures it is. But don’t try giving your wife dandelions on your anniversary. You may end up with dandelion soup for …
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