Michael’s Musings
If you have kids or grandkids, especially around the teenage range, you’ve more than likely heard the two-digit phrase “six-seven” which has made recent headlines as it was chosen to be Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year (WOTY).
So, what exactly does six-seven mean? To be perfectly honest –...
Every so often, the universe sends us a mystery that refuses to fit neatly into the boxes of science and piques the interest of the Sci-Fi nerd in me. The interstellar object known as 3I/Atlas is one of those enigmas—an icy wanderer from beyond our solar system that challenges current...
Another spooky season wraps up tomorrow with the grand finale of Halloween night. The energy of excited children will be in full bloom. I can’t recall the last time Halloween fell on a Friday. Usually, Fridays are reserved for that guy with the hockey mask, and Halloween is left for the other guy...
Last week, I had the opportunity to visit with local resident, Don Schumacher, who took a flight at the Buffalo Municipal Airport in a Beechcraft Bonanza at the age of 97. I very much enjoyed hearing Don’s story and learning about his service in the United States Airforce. While talking with Don,...
A couple of weeks ago, my family managed to do the “North Shore in a day” — something I once thought required an entire weekend’s dedication. We left early on a Sunday morning, with a goal of hitting the road by 6:00 a.m. The car actually rolled out of the driveway at 6:15. Not bad for a family...
Each October, National Cybersecurity Month serves as a reminder to take proactive steps in protecting your digital information. Hackers and scammers often target personal information, financial accounts, and sensitive data. A single weak password or unprotected device can leave people vulnerable...
October is here. Time to bust out the Halloween decorations. This process was partially started at my house last week. I now have a very large black felt spider that my daughter named “Spideedle,” hanging from the staircase banister, along with my personal favorite, “Garsec,” a large inflatable...
There’s a song that’s been played on the radio for a while now, probably somewhat overplayed at this point, but it’s catchy. The song is titled “Good News,” and is performed by an artist known as Shaboozey. Whenever I’m driving around and the song comes through the speakers in my truck, my ears...
The cool weather kicking off September made me think of fall traditions and the many fun activities that go along with the season. At the top of the list of my favorite autumn activities are picking apples and pumpkins from local orchards and patches with my family.
Sure, these activities can be...
With the anniversary of 9/11 and the recent tragedy at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis, I’ve found myself reflecting on the question of why.
Tragedy is one of the most difficult aspects of human existence to confront. Natural disasters, accidents, illness, violence, and unexpected loss strike...
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