Trump is turning the U.S. into a banana republic with his tariffs that will jack up prices to consumers. By Rick Comfort We’re going to discuss Trump and his tariffs—specifically how they affect banana prices and the supply process. But first, let’s talk about what this “whack-a-do” has done—or not done. How about immigration? You […]

As we enter the chapter of our lives known as the “third act,” it’s crucial to approach aging with grace, excitement, and a positive mindset. Aging gracefully means embracing the changes that come with time while continuing to cultivate a vibrant spirit. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of mindset in aging […]

Your Heart is vast as an ocean, filled with crystal clear waters. Your Heart is spacious as a star, radiating beyond your body, always. Remember…. (click on image to watch video clip) Originally Published on https://joannedodgson.com/blog

Taco Trump! It’s TACO Thursday — and we’re not just talking about dinner. We’re talking about TACO: Trump Always Chickens Out. Wall Street’s laughing, the courts are ruling, and Trump’s tariff tantrum is crashing down. In this episode, Bob Gatty takes aim at Donald Trump’s latest economic backpedal and the federal court smackdown that followed. Find out why […]

Trump’s Memorial Day Rant Was Not Merely Inappropriate, It was Disqualifying! by Mark M. Bello Memorial Day is typically a presidential lay-up. The president rallies the nation by delivering a message honoring fallen U.S. military service members with dignity, reflection, and unity as central themes. On Memorial Day 2024, for instance, President Joe Biden addressed […]

Years ago, on a road trip through southern Idaho, I stopped in the tiny town of Blackfoot. As a lifelong fan of weird roadside attractions, I couldn’t resist visiting the Idaho Potato Museum. Right outside the entrance is a giant baked potato sculpture the size of a small car—complete with a pat of butter. Inside, […]

If you’vr a cleanliness freak (I am not) you need to visit Pocatello, Idaho, home of the one, the only, Museum of Clean. This 75,000-square-foot shrine to cleanliness celebrates everything from vintage dustpans to early vacuum cleaners the size of a Smart Car. There’s even a horse-drawn vacuum named Puffing Billy, which sounds like a […]

More quirky American towns – Hell, Michigan Just 15 miles northwest of Ann Arbor lies a little slice of the underworld on Earth—Hell, Michigan. It’s a town prone to puns, where the devil is always in the details and residents take pride in saying, “Welcome to Hell—and thanks for dropping in.” The origin of “Hell” […]

I’ve never been to this small town, but it’s on my radar should I ever be anywhere near there. Nestled in the Canadian prairies, the town’s unique identity comes from its connection to the Star Trek universe. It is a pilgrimage site for Trekkies (Star Trek fans). It was named Vulcan long before the Star […]

While on a car trip through the US, I drove to Deadwood, SD. Originally a lawless gold rush settlement, Deadwood now leans into that history in a big way. Wandering its streets is like stepping onto the set of a Western—except it’s real. Boardwalks line the main drag, saloon doors swing, and every other building […]