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A Deep Dive into Upland Hunting: From Spain to American Corn Fields
Recently, I inherited a beautiful Spanish-made side-by-side (SxS) 20-gauge shotgun. As I delved deeper into the world of SxS shotguns, I found myself drawn to the allure of upland hunting. What is Upland Hunting? Upland hunting is an outdoor pursuit that involves hunting game birds in fields and forests with the aid of specially trained…
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Salute to America 250: A Year Long Celebration
Go ahead and block your calendars from Memorial Day 2025 to July 4th 2026. We’ve got a whole year of festivities, travel, and reflection planned. 2026 is shaping up to be an incredible year to be an American. With so many exciting events on the horizon, here are a few that I’m particularly excited about:…
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Dominating the Gridiron: My Live Betting Secrets
As the NFL season kicks off, I’m reminiscing about my decade-plus of sports betting dominance. While there have been ups and downs, one strategy has consistently yielded massive returns: live betting. Patience is Key The cornerstone of successful live betting is patience. Don’t chase losses or force bets into a narrative that doesn’t fit. Wait…
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Anti-Masonic Party: The First American Conspiracy Theorist
History often remembers the victors, leaving the voices of dissent lost in the shuffle. Today, my rabbit hole adventure lead me to revisit the much-maligned Anti-Masonic Party of the 1820s and 30s. Were they truly just paranoid rabble-rousers, or were there legitimate concerns about the growing influence of secret societies like the Freemasons? A Culture…
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Midwest Mayhem: When Warm Air Gets Fresh with Cold Air
The Midwest’s severe weather is shaped by the clash of warm, moist air from the Gulf and cold, dry air from the Rockies, creating storm-fueling instability. Lightning forms through charge separation, and tornadoes result from warm, moist air colliding with cool, dry air and strong wind shear. Rainbows follow stormy conditions, formed by sunlight and…
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Buff Brains and Beyond: My Creatine Experiment
Let’s be honest, I’m no supplement fanatic. A balanced diet has always been my philosophy for a healthy lifestyle. But lately, I tumbled down a creatine rabbit hole, and let me tell you, it’s deep! Now, I’m all in on this daily creatine thing. Exercising in some aspect is pretty much my daily routine, but…
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Bar Stargazing to Backyard Astronomy: A Journey to the Night Sky
On August 12th, 2022, I went to a TEDxKC event. The talks were okay, but the after-party, “Act II,” had a particular guest who sparked a new curiosity within me that continues to grow. My wife and I decided to skip the last speaker that night and grab a beer from the open bar to…
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The Chinese Farmer
A farmer and his son had a beloved stallion who helped the family earn a living. One day, the horse ran away and their neighbors exclaimed “Your horse ran away, what terrible luck!”. The farmer replied “Maybe so, maybe not. We’ll see.” A few days later the horse returned home, leading a few wild mares…
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