Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today Would Have Been Jack Kirby’s 109th Birthday

Posted on August 28, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

He was one of the bedrock creators of Marvel Comics in the early 1960’s and today would have been Jack Kirby’s 109th birthday. I wrote about him on his birthday last year, and more in depth about him in my … Continue reading →

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Swiss Nuclear Shelters

Posted on August 18, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Sometimes I wish we would emulate our European neighbors more closely, in a lot of areas. But here’s one that would be even more useful than others; nuclear shelters for every resident. This video explains how back during the Cold … Continue reading →

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Happy Gorgeous Grandma Day

Posted on July 23, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today, July 23rd, is Gorgeous Grandma Day so I’m wishing a Happy Gorgeous Grandma Day to my beautiful wife Cindy. She is a grandma and she is gorgeous inside and out and fills my life with happiness, love, and beauty … Continue reading →

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Isn’t It Time

Posted on July 20, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

One of my favorite songs, Isn’t It Time was released on September 20, 1977 by British rock group The Babys on their album Broken Heart. The song features vocals by John Waite with three awesome female African-American back-up singers who … Continue reading →

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Trivago Teeth Guy

Posted on July 8, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

When Cindy and I watch OTA TV or stream shows with commercials, we typically mute the sound and ignore what’s on the screen for however long the ad lasts. But there’s definitely one advertiser that draws our eyes back to … Continue reading →

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Krypto Arrives On Earth

Posted on June 29, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

According to the DC Comics Calendar, today, June 29th, is the day the superdog known as Krypto arrives on Earth. Krypto made his first appearance in Adventure Comics #210 (cover dated March, 1955, just 4 months before MY arrival on … Continue reading →

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Remembering Neal Adams

Posted on June 15, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Legendary comic book illustrator Neal Adams was born on this date, June 15th, in 1941. Since he was one of my favorite comic book artists (one of four to make my Mt. Rushmore of Comic Book Artists), I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Happy Superman Day 2026

Posted on June 12, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In honor of the world’s greatest superhero EVER, I’d like to wish you all a very Happy Superman Day 2026. Some of you, I’m sure, are thinking, “Wait Jeff, last year you wished us Happy Superman Day on April 18th! … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Schlitz, The Beer That Got Me Drunk Before I Was Two Years Old

Posted on May 25, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

This past Saturday, Pabst Brewing Company announced that, after 175 years, it was discontinuing production of Schlitz beer. That touched a chord in me, because I got drunk on Schlitz beer before I was two years old. My father was … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye To Bella

Posted on May 4, 2026 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It was 5 weeks ago today, on Monday, March 30, 2026, that Cindy and I awakened to know we would be saying goodbye to Bella that day. It was one of the worst days of our lives. Even with everything … Continue reading →

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