December 14, 2008 – 1:45 pm
The origin of the word “breakfast” comes from the Roman BrakeFast. The Roman interpretation meant, “Pause and put something into your belly before watching the lions swallow your fellow countrymen.” A rather lengthy interpretation but memorable.
History states that Christians were fed to the lions for their belief in one God. I have no desire to dispute that. However, [...]
I once met a French fellow from Mexico when I was living in Georgia after moving from Florida from Pennsylvania in 1988. He was an odd sort of man. I never could figure him out. But the guy sure could cook.
It was difficult, at first, to understand Samjuan. He would start a sentence in French, end it in Spanish, [...]
I was on the Internet a few weeks ago and found what I thought to be an intriguing site. The opening line of the website shouted “How do I know if she’s attracted to me?” I jumped up and down like a monkey ready to play: It was a website dealing with body language.
Bachelors are [...]
Chris P. Bacon was a pig farmer who lived about a mile down the road from where I spent some time as a wee one in Hogback, Missouri. It was a privilege helping Bacon each morning before school fill the troughs with milk, stale doughnuts and whatever else the town of Hogback threw in the [...]
This is a narrative about Bob. You may have a Bob in your life. Bob scares me. Bob lives three doors down. He calls me nightly. The times vary but, inevitably, without fail, he phones.
Bob is one of the inspirations for me to stay single.
When I moved into the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, Bob [...]
February 22, 2008 – 12:09 am
Have you ever had an idea that would have made you a millionaire had you only known how well the public would have responded to it? I have. This muffin sandwich was born of poverty but has become one of the biggest selling breakfast sandwiches in the world. After reading this, you’ll know what the [...]