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Sci-fi gadgets that became reality
If you are a fan of the original “Star Trek” television series, you may remember the “communicator” they used. It was a handheld device that allowed them to talk back and forth from almost anywhere. It sort of looked like our early flip-phone cell devices. Fast forward to today and just a few years ago…
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Mom and the alien bug
BY VICKI LOVERN A few years before my mom passed away, she stumbled upon an alien bug sunning itself on her front porch. After a sun-filled Fourth of July, she stared down at the eerily cute creature and wondered if the heat of the day was causing her to hallucinate. It was both cute and…
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Conspiracy theories that were false
It is fascinating how a story that is not true can become real among conspiracy theorists. It has happened for years but can be more prominent in today’s world with social media and the internet. I am sure many of you my age are Beatles fans. One of the first conspiracy theory claims I recall…
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Hoping for a ‘black gold’ revival
Coal could be making a comeback. Of course, this will greatly help the job market and economy of states like Kentucky and West Virginia, especially in our region. Southwestern West Virginia and eastern Kentucky have long been known for producing high-quality, low-sulfur coal. On Tuesday, April 8, at 3 p.m., President Donald Trump signed an…
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Old wives’ tales and health remedies
There are many old wives’ tales that we have heard throughout the years. Many wonder if there is any substance to these old health remedies. Many of the things we actually eat can help us with our health and assist us in getting better. Lots of the old wives’ tales deal with medicinal foods and…
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Burning Teslas to save the planet? The irony is rich
Unless you are living in a cave and have not seen any news in the past couple of weeks, you have witnessed recent incidents of people vandalizing and protesting Tesla dealerships. Tesla cars, cyber trucks, dealerships and charging stations have been set on fire, shot at and sprayed with graffiti across the country in acts…
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The lost art of letter writing
The art of writing a letter to a family member or friend is a thing of the past. Writing a letter and mailing it to someone has become very rare indeed. Handwritten correspondence between individuals has become a thing of the past. With email, social media and other internet platforms – communicating by letter just…
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A potpourri of thoughts
It is simply disgusting seeing how much litter lines our roadways and ditches. It is sickening to see this month after month. There are people in this area that have no pride. My wife and I recently went out of town on vacation and the thing I noticed a lot was the lack of litter…
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Mud baths, sea lions, Old Faithful, Golden Gate Bridge
Three days in San Francisco BY VICKI LOVERN The farthest I’ve ever traveled was to San Francisco in 2007. My daughter, Tina, “had” to attend a physician assistant conference in Napa Valley and asked me to go with her. “You always said you wanted to see California,” she told me when at first I seemed…
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A common sense issue
Whether you’re a liberal Democrat, a conservative Republican or moderate Independent, I do not see how you can support male transgender athletes wanting to play in women’s sports. Physically, male transgenders have a natural physical advantage over most women and girls. It can be dangerous for females to play against these men who “identify” as females.…
Category: Kyle’s Corner
