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Video: “Over the Moon” by Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives

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If you’re a fan of Classic Country Music you’re probably well familiar with the amazing musical talents of Marty Stuart and the members of his band, The Fabulous Superlatives.

Marty himself is a true master of both the guitar and mandolin and Superlative Kenny Vaughn is one of the finest guitarists on the planet.

If you’ve never seen these guys in concert you’re really missing out.

Today I’d like to feature one of my favorite instrumentals by Marty and the Superlatives, an awesome tune titled “Over the Moon”.  [Read more…]

Did you know mercury was once used as medicine?

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The health risks associated with the “liquid metal” mercury are well known these days, but that wasn’t always the case.

Believe it or not, mercury was actually once used over a time span of several centuries to treat a wide variety of illnesses and physical ailments.

And we’re not talking ancient history either. In fact, according to this article by the US National Library of Medicine mercury was still being used for medicinal purposes well into the 20th century!  [Read more…]

“Duty, Honor, Country”

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“This will remain the land of the free so long as it is the home of the brave.“
 -–Elmer Davis

I’ve often heard it said that freedom isn’t free, and that’s so very true.

Since the day our great nation was founded every generation has produced thousands of patriots who were ready and willing to risk their own lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy as Americans from the tyrants who would  endeavor to take them away.

Virtually every cemetery and graveyard in this country holds the remains of men and women who answered the call of duty and came home draped in the flag they fought so hard to protect.

On Memorial Day we come together as a nation to remember and honor all the brave souls who selflessly sacrificed their own futures so the rest of us could enjoy ours in freedom and peace.

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Video: “Bristol – A Good Place To Live”

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Photo credit: Travel Is Life

If someone mentions the term “Twin Cities”, most people will immediately think of Minneapolis and St Paul, Minnesota.

While those are indeed the most famous twin cities in America, they certainly aren’t the only ones in this vast country.

As luck would have it, I grew up and currently live just a short drive from a pair of the most beautiful and intriguing twin cities you’re likely to find.  [Read more…]

Which option would you choose?

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Here’s an interesting (and fun) hypothetical for you to consider…

You apply for a very dangerous and difficult job that pays an enormous amount of money for the relatively short time you’ll have to spend working on it.

The job will take 30 days to complete and you’ll receive your pay in cash when the job is finished at the end of day 30.

The person hiring you says you can choose one of two ways to get paid:  [Read more…]