Who negates your vote? The Electoral system and citizenship
In years past, folks were required to show their birth certificate when registering to vote. Usually this was accomplished through a local representative of...
Always look both directions
At stoplights we look both left and right for a reason. If we only look “right”, a fast moving object on the left may...
Hysteria or Tyranny? Surfing the Web
For centuries, likely millennium, humans have been consuming raw milk. Raw milk, today, is that which has not undergone a pasteurization process that removes...
Raggedy Ann’s Uncle
Albert Simonson is an ardent historian. He has traced the history of local pioneers and has provided a wealth of information to the Alpine...
All Hallows Eve: The History Of Halloween
Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. Celebrated on October 31st, today Halloween is no more than a fun holiday for children, families...
Why The Tuesday After The First Monday In November?
Have you ever wondered about why Election Day is the Tuesday after the first Monday in November? I have, so thought I’d follow up...
A Bit Of Nostalgia – Burma Shave
Many of us can remember taking a trip as a child and looking for the Burma Shave Signs along the highway. What fun we...
Joseph’s Coat
We are now coming to the last thirteen chapters of the Genesis. God shifts from a larger world picture to focus in and begin...
