Photo Courtesy of Netflix Due to the success of the Netflix show Drive to Survive, Formula 1 has become something of a household topic in recent years. But growing up in my household... it was always there. For as long as I can remember, motorsports have been a big part of my family. Instead of watching football together on Sundays, we would watch races. School projects involved studying aerodynamics as they relate to Formula 1 cars and making huge posters so that I could break down components like how front and rear spoilers and downforce contribute to the car's overall handling. As a family, we would discuss the logistics of getting a go-kart and hitting professional tracks, going on ...

I promised my woman I would never take up the sword again, so now I must do what I can with the tools I’m allotted. One of those tools is the quill, so if I can put this story down while I still remember it then perhaps that old saying that “the pen is mightier than the sword” might be true.I should probably begin with the first time I ever met William. William, Duke of Normandy, as most knew him back then, or William the Bastard to some. It was before he was ever “The Conqueror.”It was summer, in the year of our Lord 1064, and I was housecarl to Harold Godwinson. In short, I was a warrior enlisted in Harold’s Wessex household. My captain at the time, a burly man named Charles, h...

“Andy came to Shawshank Prison in early 1947 for murdering his wife and the fella she was bangin’.“That was the famous line spoken by Morgan Freeman, aka Ellis “Red” Redman in the movie The Shawshank Redemption. How old were you when you found out that the movie was filmed at an Ohio State Reformatory rather than the fictional Maine prison the story led us to believe.  Did you also know the movie was adapted from a book written by Stephen King named Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption. Me neither.Tim Robbins got the leading role as Andy Dufresne, sentenced to life for the murders of his wife and her lover,despite his innocence. Interestingly, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise and K...

I’ve always wished I had a brother. Bet my dad and son did too. Both my paternal and maternal grandfathers had four brothers each. I know my maternal grandmother had brothers, one they called Heck, but for the life of me, I can’t remember the others. Dad had four sisters, me, I had two sisters and my son had three sisters. Not in the cards for us.When I hear stories about brothers playing in sports, in the same band, or other adventures, I get a little envious. Some brothers never understand how lucky they were.Here are some successful brothers, some of which you may have not heard of.Paul and Lloyd Waner are the only two brothers in the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, long before mo...

Summer reading is highly important for children for several reasons, contributing significantly to their academic, social, and emotional development. Here are some key benefits:Academic BenefitsPrevents the "Summer Slide"Summer reading helps prevent learning loss, known as the "summer slide." Children who do not engage in educational activities during the summer can lose up to two months of reading skills.Consistent reading over the summer improves vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. It also enhances reading fluency and speed.Builds a Strong Foundation for the Next School YearStudents who read over the summer return to school better prepared to tackle new academic challe...

In the heart of every culture lies a treasure trove of stories — tales passed down from generation to generation, weaving a rich tapestry of history, tradition, and identity. These stories, whether whispered around a campfire, etched into ancient scrolls, or shared through modern mediums, serve as the threads that connect us to our past and guide us into the future.Throughout human history, storytelling has been the cornerstone of communication, education, and cultural preservation. Long before the written word, our ancestors relied on oral tradition to impart knowledge, transmit values, and preserve their collective experiences. From the epic poems of Homer to the creation myths of indige...