As the weather warms and you start to venture outside, be careful where you walk. If you come across a purple fence post, it’s best to stay away. A purple fence post is meant to send a message to anyone who comes across it, and that message is: No trespassing! While property owners have the…

Richard “Kinky” Friedman, beloved singer and satirist, passed away at 79 in late June at his Texas home. Known for his sharp wit and unique style, Kinky first gained recognition in the early 1970s by forming the satirical country band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys. Their hits included “They Ain’t Makin’ Jews Like Jesus…

Ticks are parasitic spiders that get their food from the blood of mammals, birds, reptiles, and frogs, among other animals. Trees and bushes are good places for ticks to hang out, and they like to stick themselves to people and animals that brush against them. Ticks and their young can spread a number of dangerous…

Little Johnny’s math grade was so bad that his teacher called home. That afternoon, when Johnny got home, his father stood at the door, clearly upset. “Why did you fail your math test?” his father asked sternly. Johnny simply shrugged and said, “My teacher isn’t very good.” Surprised by this response, his father urged him…

A riddle is a type of puzzle that requires a person to use their knowledge and creativity to solve it. A riddle typically poses a question or statement in an indirect or ambiguous way, requiring some thought to be able to figure out the answer. Riddles have been used throughout history as a way to…

James was taken aback to find Liam crying in the attic, disrupting an otherwise ordinary day. Rushing to comfort his frightened son, he had no idea this moment would unveil a long-held secret hidden in their home. The story began in 2018 when the family’s arborvitae trees were damaged by deer. While preparing to replace…