Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Worms in Canned Fish Products

Posted on April 6, 2024 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s said that “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” How old, expired cans of fish helped researchers trace the progress of worms in various fish over the past 42 years.           And did you even … Continue reading →

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Witnessing Three Total Solar Eclipses in My Lifetime

Posted on April 4, 2024 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Saturday, March 7, 1970 I was 14 years old and playing trombone in my junior high school’s orchestra/stage band. That day our school was competing in the state school band contest held in Miami and afterward having lunch at a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Superman!

Posted on February 29, 2024 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

February 29th, a date that only appears every four years (due to a “Leap Year” used in the Gregorian Calendar to align months in sync with annual events such as equinoxes and solstices), is officially designated as the birthdate of … Continue reading →

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If You Were a Pizza…

Posted on December 9, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

If you were a pizza, what kind of pizza would you be? I don’t ask this as an existential question or a thought experiment, though it may lead to such for you as you consider. I ask because last night … Continue reading →

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The Queen’s Gambit

Posted on November 30, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I spent this past Saturday binge-watching “The Queen’s Gambit” on Netflix. Initially I had not planned on watching it, but several friends on Facebook were singing its praises and a couple of my co-workers were also recommending it, so I … Continue reading →

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Did You Know…How We Got WD-40?

Posted on August 3, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Well, I noticed the other day that I haven’t done one of these kind of posts in almost 5 years and it’s time to remedy that. These days, almost every professional and home tool kit contains a can of WD-40, … Continue reading →

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Voting By Mail and the USPS

Posted on July 31, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

My wife mailed 4 packages of her candle products from Orlando to a customer in North Carolina on Monday morning, paying extra for Priority Mail service, which USPS promises will be delivered in 1 to 3 business days. Five days … Continue reading →

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And We’re Back…

Posted on July 30, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

With images! Twelve days ago I wrote about my beard growth and included a photo. When I posted it, not only did the photo NOT appear but I noticed that ALL my post photos from the past were also not … Continue reading →

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Test 2020_07_30

Posted on July 30, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

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Beard Fun

Posted on July 18, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

“At first I didn’t like my beard. But then it grew on me.” – Unknown Four months ago today, March 18, 2020, I left the beautiful island of Puerto Rico to return to Orlando for some medical appointments. Then, thanks … Continue reading →

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