Ohio’s recalled license plate

Ohio’s recalled license plate

by | Jan 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

If you watch The Simpsons, you know Homer Simpson’s shout after a flub-beyond-repair is “D’oh.” Well, no doubt you heard that the new Ohio state license plate crashed and burned upon liftoff. True, the new plate was gorgeous, depicting a nice sunny background and an...
Who was worthless as gum on a boot?

Who was worthless as gum on a boot?

by | Jan 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

By Hank Nuwer Fred Brown fought the law. Guess who won? Today’s story starts in 1887. Richard (Dick) Beers, 14, was known in Greenville for juggling balls with the skill of a circus performer. Dick was worthless as gum on a boot heel. He had a mouth as foul as his...
What’s in your fenced yard?

What’s in your fenced yard?

by | Jan 22, 2024 | Uncategorized

When we lived in Union City, our backyard neighbor was a mama opossum. The first time Gosia saw her with hanging babies, she couldn’t believe such a species existed. At our summer cabin in the woods in rural Poland, I equally thrilled to the sight of a mated pair of...
Duck Moose is back and in his good place

Duck Moose is back and in his good place

by | Jan 10, 2024 | Uncategorized

Back in mid-September, I interviewed the head of the Kroschel Wildlife Center near Haines, Alaska, as he was trying to locate and lure back a docile moose raised in captivity. Star attraction Duck Moses found a way to escape from the public education facility and...