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The Concession Stand

Posted on May 8, 2025 by ivanbenson

I have never understood concession stands! I mean, I know what they are, and have made use of them through the years when I’ve been hungry or thirsty at a sporting event. But what I don’t get is WHY they’re … Continue reading →

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The Demon of Unrest

Posted on January 29, 2025 by ivanbenson

I just finished a fabulous book about the beginnings of the American Civil War; the author is none other than the esteemed Erik Larson. It is a 2024 publication filled with information I have never seen before, and it is … Continue reading →

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20/20 Vision

Posted on August 17, 2020 by ivanbenson

What the average adult can see if he/she is 20 feet away from an object; “20/20 vision” is the shorthand way we say that, right? When I was a young boy growing up in Chattanooga, TN I would look up … Continue reading →

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Sunblock, Total Eclipses and Other Solar Phenomena

Posted on August 21, 2017 by ivanbenson

So, this is the BIG DAY in the U.S.A., the total eclipse of the sun! It will happen in just a couple of hours from the time I am writing, and I am really excited. Supposedly, it hasn’t happened in … Continue reading →

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