Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Happy National Grandparents Day

Happy National Grandparents Day to all you grandparents who WON’T be wished a Happy National Grandparents Day by your own grandchildren. We feel your pain. Traditionally, National Grandparents Day has been observed since recognition by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 … Continue reading

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Happy 108th Birthday to Jack “King” Kirby

On this day in 1917, Jacob Kurtzberg was born on the Lower East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Early in his artistic career he used several pen names before settling on Jack Kirby because he said it reminded … Continue reading

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps Movie Review

Cindy and I went to the Lux 5 theater in Mitchell, South Dakota on Friday, July 25, 2025 to see the opening of The Fantastic Four: First Steps and this is my review. We lucked out in that the Lux … Continue reading

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Flashes Instead of Instagram

I’ve been on Flashes since February of this year and I have really enjoyed it. When I left Instagram (and all the Meta-universe apps/communities) I wanted to find someplace similar where I could share my photos and enjoy those of … Continue reading

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New “Superman” Movie Review

On Friday, July 11, 2025, Cindy and I took our two youngest grandchildren, Jade and Maxwell, to see the opening day showing of the new Superman movie from James Gunn and the DC Universe while we were visiting their home … Continue reading

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Eyelash Mites!

Cindy and I were watching “The Daily Show” during dinner last night when we were grossed out by this commercial about, of all things, Eyelash Mites! We had never heard of EYELASH MITES!…but it turns out they are a real … Continue reading

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They Say It’s My Birthday

I, of course, don’t remember my day of birth, but they say it’s my birthday so here we are. Here are some other people who were born on this date and some important things that happened on July 2nd through … Continue reading

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Got My Tickets To The New Superman Movie

Bought tickets for Cindy, our youngest granddaughter and grandson, and myself to see the new Superman movie when it opens on July 11, 2025. We’re all looking forward to seeing what James Gunn’s vision of Superman will be. Look Up!

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Happy National Onion Ring Day

Today is a day that is definitely worth celebrating and so I wish all of you a Happy National Onion Ring Day! I don’t remember exactly when I first fell in love with onion rings, though it was most assuredly … Continue reading

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How Did They Do That?

In the silent movie era, Buster Keaton, Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin were physical comedy giants who specialized in performing some amazing stunts long before CGI or special effects were utilized. This short video shows how they were able to … Continue reading

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