Virginia – North Carolina Trip – Part 2 of 2
This post is a long time in coming. The trip was in June and I am just getting around to adding info about the second portion of the trip. (see 1st installment here) I left…
Your Phone is Communicating Constantly – Usually Without Your Knowledge
Liron Segev produces yet another interesting video by using a factory reset, “virgin” phone and monitoring it’s communications after adding just a few apps to the default apps. He even takes extra steps to disable…
Don’t Fall for Real World Scams Like QR Codes
Cybersecurity expert Liron Segev explains why you probably don’t want to scan random QR codes with your phone. He goes over several ways that scammers are going to get your money or personal information in…
How I Survived the Nova Music Festival Massacre
I have found myself amazed at the strength of some of the people who I have watched interviewed, who survived the horrors of last October 7th, and in some cases, the massacre at the music…
Fool Me Once; Our Questionable Media
I saw this video a while back and thought it was very interesting. Not really political, but instead about the very real problem we have with misinformation coming from the media. Like the old adage;…
Let’s Talk about Political Violence
I generally avoid political topics on this blog. I prefer to talk about things that make me happy. Yet, most people either don’t think critically or are just not well-versed in history. It is important…
Virginia – North Carolina Trip – Part 1 of 2
Ernest Hemingway one said; “You can’t go back, but you can move forward.” I was recently reminded of that when I took my son to see where his dad used to live. Back in the…
14-Year Old Israeli Girl Recounts What Happened at her Kibbutz on Oct. 7
I have not posted anything about what happened to Israelis on October 7, 2023. I have watched many videos about people’s experiences and have seen some good videos from TBN Israel, which has been in…
More Seniors are Turning to Foodbanks Because they Can’t Make it
This topic fits well with my new book. A majority of retired seniors live on a fixed income. They may bring in just enough every month to cover the costs of housing, food, utility bills,…
This is why you should NEVER connect your phone to a rental car
This is really a must-watch video for anyone who will every rent a rental vehicle. So many people just automatically connect their phones as one of the first things they do. You should NEVER do…