Discrimination By The Slice At Papa John’s

by Kevin Burton    Papa John’s Pizza is being sued by the federal government for employment discrimination against a blind man, according to published accounts.    This story has been widely reported. Much of my information comes from a story by Michael E. Kanell in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.      Thought I would mention this …

Chip, Chip Hooray! It’s Potato Chip Day

by Kevin Burton    Today is National Potato Chip Day, but I didn’t study for the quiz.    My excuse, (there is always an excuse) Consumer Reports let me down.  In the past the magazine has published consumer preference stories about chips of all kinds.  But I found nothing on their website and by googling …

Culinary Advice From The Hospital?

by Kevin Burton    Somewhere between the art of science and the science of art, I dropped the ball and missed a moment.     The girls were up from Oklahoma between Christmas and New Years Eve. The girls are our now-ten-year-old granddaughter on my wife’s side and her five-year-old step sister by living arrangement, not …

Explosive Goods Under My Christmas Tree

by Kevin Burton    One of the Christmas gifts I was given this year by a family friend, came in a bag with a green and white label.  Ostensibly it’s a healthy snack.    I now wonder if this “gift” was in fact a hostile act. It’s suspicious anyway. I’ve been doing some research.    …

Thankful Dependence On God For Daily Bread

by Kevin Burton    God knows I am thankful. He also knows I’m not thankful enough.    My mind is on thanksgiving these days, being truly grateful to God for the things He has given me.  Stopping, or at least slowing down, long enough to acknowledge that “every good gift and every perfect gift is …

Turkeys In Flight? Science And Thanksgiving

by Kevin Burton    If you’re like me, most of what you know about turkeys comes from a cookbook and WKRP In Cincinnati.  Good thing Nicole Cosgrove is here to help us out.    Cosgrove is the lead Pet Editor for http://www.petkeen.com.  Once our laughter at the classic Les Nessman turkey drop broadcast has subsided, …

Serving Up Turkey Tales This Thanksgiving

by Kevin Burton    Today we’re talking turkey as you prepare for your festive Thanksgiving celebration.  Call this food for thought before the actual food.    Though ham may appear on just as many tables as turkey on Thursday, you’ll likely never hear Thanksgiving called Ham Day.    So feast your eyes now, on ten …

Remote Adventures In South Dakota

by Kevin Burton    Checked into the Hampton Inn in Sioux Falls on a Monday, settled into our room. One thing was missing.    We were two days into a much-needed vacation and having a great time, ready to watch the Chiefs-Raiders game on Monday Night Football.    The room was nice, lots of space …

My Tangled Contribution To Pasta Day

by Kevin Burton    World Pasta Day was yesterday. Sorry I didn’t warn you ahead of time, but that was not my only pasta failure.    I prepared a contribution to the celebration but it left quite a bit to be desired.  It did taste better on day two then when I first made it. …

Does National Taco Day Include Taco Salad?

by Kevin Burton    Finally, one of these national days I can really sink my teeth into: It’s National Taco Day!    It appears that the celebration resides on Oct. 4 each year. It’s not a moving holiday, the way President’s Day is. So National Taco Day is not the first Tuesday in October.    …