Dolly Parton is undoubtedly a music icon. But she is also one of the most philanthropic celebrities, contributing to various charities over decades. I’m often seeing facts about her life. Her passion for getting children into reading is without peer in the celebrity circut. While some of her donations garner headlines, many go unknown as…
Category: NonFiction
Memories of the 1964 World’s Fair through My Father’s Lens
Hello all! Today we’re embarking on a trip back in time. Last week we went to 1961 Las Vegas. Today I’m excited to share with you a unique treasure trove, a collection of photographs taken by my father, John Rodgers, when he was just 20 years old. These images offer a vivid snapshot of the…
My 10 Favorite Things on Prime: Beautifully Unboring
Prime Video has been in the news for some really bloated programs. While Prime has had its share of hits, it’s also had a few recent misfires that have left viewers disappointed. Has anyone gotten past episode 3 of “The Wheel of Time,” a sprawling fantasy series, that was touted as an epic adventure but…
Photoshop Generative: The Biggest Evolution in Photography Since Digitalization
Fashion and politics blur the lines. Do you want a larger crowd at your candidate’s campaign stop? You can do it in seconds, and upload it in near real-time. This is something Photoshop was always capable of but ramp it up by a factor of 20 and that’s what this is.
Two-Year Experience With My Tesla Model Y: Pros, Cons, and Comparisons
I’ve been driving my Tesla Y for two years and one month now. Since taking delivery on June 10th, 2021, I have logged about 50,000 miles. Sticking to just the run-down of essential facts, here’s what I’ve gathered: I’ve saved around five thousand dollars in gas due to charging it at home mostly. Tesla Y…
Thriving in Unique Landscapes: A Guide for Small Businesses in Burlington, Vermont
The fallacy of Burlington’s population density lies in the misguided belief that it can replicate the business dynamics of more densely populated areas. The reality is that Burlington’s population density, while lower than that of comparable cities in New Jersey and Massachusetts, offers its unique set of opportunities and challenges.
A Trip Down Memory Lane: My Dad’s Unforgettable Vegas Adventure in 1961
Las Vegas, the glittering oasis in the heart of the Nevada desert, has always been synonymous with entertainment, excitement, and a touch of glamour. It was in the year 1961 that my dad travel to this iconic city with his parents. He took his camera along at a time when not everyone did. It’s a…
Don’t Sleep on the Berlin Farmers Market
Berlin Farmers Market is a true South Jersey gem – it’s been around since 1940, when it was originally used as an auction site for local farmers to sell their livestock and produce. But the townsfolk soon realized that bidding on cows and corn wasn’t quite as exciting as they had hoped, so in 1960,…
A Day in the Life: Exploring the Wonders of Shelburne Museum with Julian
There is an indefinable magic that pervades certain places, making them feel like they are set apart from the world, living and breathing snapshots of times long past. The Shelburne Museum in Vermont is one such place. My son Julian and I have often found ourselves losing hours in the hallowed rooms and gorgeous outdoor…
Dee Dee McGee and Her Musical Knee
Have a scab-picker living under your roof? Imagine what would happen if instead of blood, loud music was released each time the body’s healing powers were interrupted. Here’s a poem about a young girl with a proclivity for picking scabs, and how her knee took it to the next level to stop her. Dee Dee…