Ray Everett could have had a better morning. He overslept, burned his eyes with shampoo, ripped a shoelace, and stained his lucky blue button polo shirt with strawberry and banana yogurt. All this before 7:15. Too bad because he always needs whatever luck he can squeeze out of that shirt. Things like these are always…
Author: stormstrouper
Seven Animal Sightings That Should Instantly Improve Any North Carolina Experience
North Carolina (NC) shares its state with a wealth of animals. We never know what type of animals we’ll see when we leave our homes or on the side of the road. Some are, of course, more recurring, like cats, dogs, and squirrels. While others come out to play more infrequently, like groundhogs and whitetail…
My Favorite Game of Thrones Theme Cover
After eight minutes, a few white walkers, and a Night Watchman head tossing, we heard one of the most legendary and astonishing opening themes ever. You know the one that goes DUN dun dun dun DUN dun dun dun DUN dun dun dun DUN dun dun dun. According to HBO, around 2.2 million viewers tuned…
How does Twin Peaks’ population compare to the North Carolina populations?
The fictional town, Twin Peaks, first welcomed FBI Agent Dale Cooper on the show’s (of the same name) pilot episode that aired on April 8, 1990. The bureau sent Cooper there to help in the murder investigation of Laura Palmer. This episode’s description on IMDB describes Twin Peaks as a small northwest town in Washington….
My first comic strip attempt
So I made a comic strip to the best of my artistic and comedic abilities. It’s called Random Todds and Ends. Enjoy!
The Creature of Cataloochee
The majority of the drivers who rubberneck the massive Western North Carolina Cryptid Museum’s billboards have never seen one. The giant cartoon sasquatch wearing pink sunglasses on the sign promises “the best collection and artifacts of cryptids, ghosts, and spirits from the North Carolina Mountains.” Cryptids like the sasquatch and the loch ness monster are…
Try this next time your GPS/GNSS receiver won’t connect to your iPad
Field data collection is one of the many job duties and responsibilities for anyone in the geographic information system (GIS) profession. GIS is a computer system that captures and displays positions on the earth’s surface and portrays data in many different ways on maps. Data collection is a process of collecting information from various sources…
Some High Point Attractions in North Carolina
Tourist attractions are things and places that draw visitors by providing something of interest or pleasure. Some that come to mind are the Giant Peach in Gaffney, South Carolina, and the Gateway Arch of Saint Louis. These attractions are located along roads, in prominent spots, and in nooks and crannies across the United States. Some…
The Green in Her Dreams
After midnight, Robert Smith exits his house for an outside break from his work and blank painter’s canvas. There’s no need to wear his heavy jacket, knitted toboggan hat, or leather gloves because the night is unseasonably warm for the winter month in Lake July, North Carolina. The year is 1946. Robert gazes up at…
Drink Local. Drink Collaborations In Our State.
We’re almost two months into 2023, and we’ve already seen some exciting collaborations between two North Carolina breweries and other well know businesses within the state. We saw the results of these collaborations when each brewery announced their new beverages on their social media pages. What’s gripping about these unique beverages are the very famous…