Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Amazon Item Versus Box Size

Posted on March 18, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Earlier this month I “lost” my Bluetooth earpiece, a little technology item that I use quite a bit. So I promptly went online to Amazon and ordered another one, along with some spare ear hooks (the inside ear holders really … Continue reading →

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Sonic To Sell Pickle Juice Slushes

Posted on March 17, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I’ve tried to eat food from Sonic twice at two different locations and hated it both times. Now they’ve added a new food item that has no appeal to me whatsoever, as Sonic plans to sell pickle juice slushes beginning … Continue reading →

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Happy Panda Day!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Yes, there really is a Panda Day, celebrated on this day. However, I’d like to take this opportunity to say Happy Panda Day to MY Panda, my granddaughter Heather who has been my Panda for many years!

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Elevator Etiquette

Posted on March 15, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Do you use elevators in the course of your normal day? If not, you may not know about elevator etiquette. Or even realize there is such a thing as elevator etiquette. I use elevators a lot, usually at whatever hotel … Continue reading →

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Albert Einstein Would Have Been 139 Today

Posted on March 14, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I’ve written often about the man who possessed probably the greatest scientific mind in the history of man, usually on his birthday. Albert Einstein would have been 139 years old today had he not passed away on April 18, 1955. … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s a math nerd’s favorite day of the year, Pi Day! So named because today’s date, 3/14, corresponds to the first 3 digits of the irrational and transcendental number known as Pi (the Greek symbol π ) which those same … Continue reading →

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2018 Hurricane Names

Posted on March 12, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The official 2018 Hurricane Season begins June 1st and I thought this might be a good time to share the list of 2018 Hurricane names. By the way, Mother Nature doesn’t always unleash her fury according to our schedule, so … Continue reading →

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National Cereal Day

Posted on March 7, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Happy National Cereal Day! The first cold breakfast cereal was invented back in 1863 and was known as Granula. But Granula never really became popular, mostly because it wasn’t truly “ready to eat” since it was necessary to soften the … Continue reading →

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Adam “Batman” West Omitted From Oscars “In Memoriam” Segment

Posted on March 5, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The first live-action Batman I ever knew was Adam West. To a kid who spent the early years of his childhood reading Batman comic books, it was the coolest thing ever at the age of 11 to see one of … Continue reading →

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National Consumer Protection Week

Posted on March 4, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

March 4–10 is National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), an event to encourage people and businesses to learn more about avoiding scams and understanding consumer rights. During NCPW, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its partners highlight free resources to help … Continue reading →

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