Category: Random Stuff
A Weekend…of Stuff
We have been on vacation this week. I mentioned in the previous post that we had to…
The Random Post of Random Things About the Randomness of Life
I have not written much lately. There has been too much going on in life, plus I…
Name That City Pt. 14
Population: 42,615Nickname: “Pearl of the Adriatic”History Fact: This city was mostly Roman in the 13th century, particularly after the Ostrogothic…
Name That City Pt. 13
Population: 4.3 millionNickname: Dar al-Bayda (if you know Arabic, then you will figure it out easily)History Fact: During WWII,…
Curse of The Aristocrats
When I heard that Gilbert Gottfried passed away, my immediate thought was “damn, Bob Saget & Gilbert…
Name That City Pt. 12
Population: 2.69 millionNickname: “City of Stones”History Fact: There are scholars who believe this city to be the “Stone Tower” referenced…
Not Always a Fight
Why does everything have to turn into a battle? Any time something happens, it seems like everyone…
Name That City Pt. 11
Population: 11.9 millionNickname: The City of HeavenHistory Fact: Became the capital of the Southern Song dynasty during the Mongol invasion…
Name That City Pt. 10
Population: 8.4 millionNickname: “Silicon Valley of India”History Fact: In 1985 Texas Instruments set up a base in the city, which…
Trans Athletes and the Difficult Discussions
This was an incredible weekend for sports. You had March Madness going on with a bunch of…
Name That City Pt. 9
Population: 1.495 millionHistory Fact: This city has been continuously inhabited since 8000 BCE. The Koptyak and Gamayun peoples lived…
Name That City Pt. 8
Population: 15.3 millionHistory Fact: Originally inhabited by the Awori people during the 15th century. The native name for the…
The Gas Issue
I AM SICK OF HEARING PEOPLE BITCH ABOUT GAS PRICES! Seriously, what are you going to do…
My Thoughts on Ukraine
Like most people, I have been following the invasion of Ukraine closely. Well, mostly via articles, I…
Name That City Pt. 7
Population: 557,000Nickname: The City That Is There–(just kidding, this city does not have a nickname)History Fact: This city was the…
Name That City Pt. 6
Population: 34,494Nickname: The Richest Hill on EarthHistory Fact: Due to the amount of copper ore located in area, this city…
Name That City Pt. 5
Population: 1.4 millionNickname: City of SailsHistory Fact: This city was named for George Eden, the Earl of __________ and who…
A Fun Weekend
Lindsey and I had off this weekend (I know, it is crazy that we get a weekend…
Name That City Pt. 4
Population: 2.2 millionNickname: Pearl of AsiaCultural Fact: In late October, there is a huge Water Festival which…
Name That City Pt.3
Population: 6.9 millionNickname: “City of the Island Hills”Geography Fact: This city is located on two tectonic plates, which leaves it…