Memorial Day Tribute Tomorrow is Memorial Day here in the USA. It’s a very somber holiday for me. The day is set aside to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while in uniform and service to their country. That’s the formal definition, but I feel it might be extended to those that perish many […]
How Many People Died in the Great World War II? - Remember, Just Guess Don't ask Alexa or Siri for help. Trust the Force within you! IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking SUBMIT, scroll back at the top and click the VIEW SCORE button to see how you did! Loading… Thank Stain Solver, the Quiz Sponsor, by […]
Author's Note: The following text appeared in Chapter One of the Adventures & Advice book that I wrote at the request of my youngest daughter. I also shared the book with my other two older children. This book is not available to the general public as it was a special gift to my children, my […]
Welcome! Have you ever been a guest at an event or attended a club meeting as the newest member? Odds are you were introduced to the membership at the opening of the meeting because you’re a person of distinction! That’s precisely why each week I devote this hallowed first paragraph to welcome you, one of […]
What is the fastest growing glacier in North America? - Remember, Just Guess Don't ask Alexa or Siri for help. Trust the Force within you! IMPORTANT NOTE: After clicking SUBMIT, scroll back at the top and click the VIEW SCORE button to see how you did! Loading… Thank Stain Solver, the Quiz Sponsor, […]
Newsletter Music Time After Time Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper was featured in the May 21, 2020 AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's an epic love song played at many a high school prom. Sung by Cindi Lauper, it was released in 1983. CLICK or TAP HERE to read all past AsktheBuilder.com newsletters. CLICK or TAP HERE to […]
Hey, I think I see a new subscriber! It's you! After writing my newsletter for nigh on twenty-five years, I’ve gotten pretty good at spotting newcomers! Welcome and thanks for signing up. I think you’ll like the prizes I have in store for you in this issue. You should know I listen to music while […]
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Newsletter Music Happy Together Happy Together was featured in the May 17, 2020 AsktheBuilder.com newsletter. It's a touching love ballad released in 1967 by The Turtles. This song made an indelible impression on me just as I was beginning to appreciate the allure of perfume. The lyrics capture an interesting part of communications history seventeen […]
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