You probably know the name because of the breast cancer research foundation that bears her name. If you're like me, you're probably wondering just who she was, and what makes her so special. In a nutshell, Susan Komen was a young woman that was diagnosed with breast cancer...
People ask me all the time why I use a nom de plume and how I came up with Tamahome Jenkins. In answer to the first question, I had to make up a name to make it easier to find me on the Internet because my given name, Steven Durham, is fairly common. It's a lot easier...
April Fools' Day is upon us. Before we get caught up in a world of pranks, jokes, and fake news stories, let's take a look at some of the more notable pranks in history. [caption id="attachment_3371" align="alignright" width="161" caption="Jonathan Swift"] [/caption...
According to Wikipedia, "A serial killer is a person who murders three or more people over a period of more than thirty days, with a 'cooling off' period between each murder, and whose motivation for killing is largely based on psychological gratification." The FBI estimates...
[caption id="attachment_2790" align="alignright" width="160" caption="Photo by maaco on Flickr"] [/caption] I sigh whenever I hear somebody say, "Happy Holidays," as opposed to proclaiming "Merry Christmas!" In an effort to be more inclusive of other beliefs, it seems...
Image by xcode via Flickr One of the most popular pastimes of the most wonderful time of the year is traveling. Chances are good that if you plan on going further than 300 miles this holiday season, you'll take an airplane. As you check your luggage you'll get a tag that...
George Bernard Shaw is one of the most quotatious people in history. People from all walks of life often quote the man, but what do they really know about him? I found my knowledge a bit lacking and set out to learn more about the man that revolutionized British drama...
Here is an excellent video from RodMacbeth.com that I just had to share with you. It's a short collection of historical figures who were told at some point in their life that they wouldn't amount to anything. This video just proves that nobody can predict the future...
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of going on a hiking trip to the Bent Creek Experimental Forest located near Asheville, NC. Established in 1925, it is the oldest federal experimental forest east of the Mississippi River, and was initially established to research environmentally...
