“Yo! I haven’t been outside all day.” “It looks like it could be a nice day out there, but I know it’s hot as hell.” “Why are the blinds open? Oh yeah, I opened them when that Amazon truck drove by.” “The weather app on my phone says it’s supposed to be in the high…
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The Trailhead Store: A Hidden Gem in Belmont, NC
I’ve been curious about The Trailhead Store (6500 S New Hope Rd, Belmont, NC 28012) located at the Daniel Stowe Conservancy’s Villages at Stowe for some time now. So I finally dropped by after hiking down that way today, and I’m glad I did because this shop is super dope. I found they serve: Beverages…
I Wrote Steven Moffat a New Doctor Who Companion Idea
Every Doctor Who fan received some unfortunate news this week. We learned that the BBC canceled the Doctor Who Christmas special. And we learned that the latest showrunner, Russell T Davies, left the time lord franchise. So I guess The Fifteenth Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) regenerating into Rose Tyler was just a stopgap until the BBC…
Boldly Go and Make Your Own Star Trek Title Card
“Stormstrouper Geeky & Shiny Blog Date, May 28, 2026. Yesterday, I learned that there is a website called Star Trek Title Card Generator where you can make your own custom Star Trek Title.” I’m a fan of the science fiction brand and think this website is fun and super dope, so I’m sharing it with…
The Best Alternative to Western NC Hiking
If you can’t make it to Western North Carolina for hiking and scenic views, I have a great alternative in Western Gaston County. Yeah, I know the North Carolina mountain region is the leading region for nature trails and wilderness activity. I would love to hike in that area all the time, but unfortunately, sometimes…
Rhyme Time and Close Enough Rhyme Time With “ASH”
Splash Forecast Lash Rehash Gnash Mustache Clash Harass Backslash Thrash Smash Outlast Brash Amass Cash Bash Eyelash Plash Hash Unlash Crash Stash Backlash Rash Flash Contrast Sash Gash Broadcast Slash Mash Dash Nash <END> Follow me on TikTok: @stormstrouper Find me on Instagram or Threads: @stormstrouper Shoot me an Email: stormstrouper.writing@gmail.com
QT Gas Stations Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
I was sitting next to a QT gas station, wondering what Q-T actually means. What does it stand for? Nope, none of those are correct. I wasn’t even close. Q-T stands for QuikTrip. Mind blown! <END> Follow me on TikTok: @stormstrouper Find me on Instagram or Threads: @stormstrouper Shoot me an Email: stormstrouper.writing@gmail.com
When Facebook Memories Humble You: My Short-Lived Comic Strip Journey
Thank you, Facebook Memories, for reminding me that I’m not a comic genius. The memory I received was about the time I created a comic strip to the best of my artistic and comedic abilities. It was titled “Random Todds and Ends.” I do think I did a decent job on the crow in the…
A North Carolina Brewery Makes The Perfect Summer Lager
If you are in the hunt for a new warm-weather seasonal beer, then let me recommend Fonta Flora Brewery’s Lake James Lime. Lake James Lime is “a fine lager beer brewed with local barley, heritage corn, fresh lime, and sea salt.” It says it right on the can. This light 3.8% lager has been my…
6 Incredible Charlotte Radio Stations You Can’t Miss On Your Next Trip Through
Remember the radio? It’s that old tech we used to use to consume music, news, sports, or talk shows in our cars and homes. Ewww, right! Well, it never went away. Radio is still on our minds, maybe not so much in our homes anymore, but it’s still a big part of a car ride,…