Back in the 1980s, my friends and I spent countless hours enjoying meals at Bennigan's restaurant in Albuquerque, New Mexico. One of my favorite dishes was their incredible queso dip. Although Bennigan's is no longer around, my love for that dip has never faded. For years, I unsuccessfully tried to replicate it. Now, thanks to the internet, it’s finally time to make some dip!

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Most of the United States should be able to see the Northern Lights tonight!

This week, the sun has certainly made its presence known! A powerful X-class solar flare has erupted, accompanied by a fast-traveling coronal mass ejection (CME) heading straight for Earth. Predictions indicate that this CME could make impact in the next 24 hours. If everything aligns perfectly—specifically, if the CME has the right magnetic orientation to be termed "geoeffective"—we might be treated to dazzling displays of the northern lights as far south as Northern California and Alabama tonight, according to the U.K. Met Office.

Recently, I have become really interested in Texas history. For Christmas, both my wife and daughter gave me two amazing books on the state's history. The book I am currently reading, which was a gift from my daughter, is entitled "The Blood of Heroes" by James Donovan, and I'm really enjoying it. The book tells the story of the Battle of the Alamo, a subject I have been fascinated by since I was a little boy.

I'm looking forward to sharing a lot of information about the incredible things I’m learning from this reading.

Before diving into interesting facts about Texas history, I thought it would be great to share a bit of my personal Texas history. Back in 1974, my father decided he had enough of living in the hustle and bustle of Southern California (Whittier, specifically, a suburb of Los Angeles) and moved our family closer to his brother J.G. and his family in Vernon, Texas. At that time, I was only six years old, and since I wasn't familiar with city life, transitioning to a smaller North Texas farming town wasn't too difficult for me.

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Just before Thanksgiving, a woman, her teenage son, and two nephews drove up to Mt. Baldy in the mountains above Claremont, California, for an overnight camping trip. She was somewhat concerned about camping relatively close to civilization, fearing that criminals might be in the area. However, it turned out that thieves would end up being the least of her concerns, as an unknown and mysterious visitor was lurking nearby—possibly something not human.

My wife loves to reminisce about the restaurants we used to visit when we lived in California. Tonight, she mentioned In-N-Out, and immediately, I thought of a Double-Double and Animal Style Fries. As soon as those thoughts crossed my mind, my taste buds started craving it. The dilemma is that we are in Alexandria, Louisiana, and the nearest In-N-Out is a four-hour drive away in Dallas.

For over 15 years, Matthew Stafford has been a cornerstone of late-game drama, effortlessly leading game-winning drives. On Saturday night in Charlotte, Stafford delivered yet another career-defining performance, overcoming three quarters of inconsistency to guide the Rams down the field in the final minute against a tough Panthers defense. His nineteen-yard pass to tight end Colby Parkinson provided the Rams with the lead just 38 seconds before the end of the game, securing a 34-31 victory over Carolina and advancing to the NFC Divisional Round.

One of the main attractions is the Great East Japan Earthquake and Nuclear Disaster Memorial Museum, which provides important insights into the events of 2011. Here, visitors can learn about the evacuation challenges faced by locals and discover the remarkable rebuilding efforts that followed. Nearby, the Futaba Art District captivates visitors with beautiful murals that reflect local culture and history, including representations of the famous daruma dolls. As you stroll through this area, you’ll embark on a visual journey that leads you to the reimagined JR Futaba Station.

By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the sad tale of the Arctic rodents known for their reputation for mass suicides, supposedly leaping off cliffs to their doom. It’s a confusing sight—adorable little creatures engaging in a life-or-death game of follow-the-leader to their demise. This makes one wonder why these cute little critters would behave in such a way and why a lemming would lead its kin off a cliff in the first place. Such behavior goes against the natural survival instinct that exists in all living beings, including humans. So, what is it about lemmings that leads to this idea of mass suicide?

In the early days of January 2026, the skies over the southwestern United States became the backdrop for a series of extraordinary events that would leave many questioning the nature of our reality. On the evening of January 2nd, precisely at 7:14 PM, an unusual sighting unfolded along Interstate 40, just outside of Wagon Wheel, New Mexico. A motorist and their companion were navigating the road when their attention was drawn to a luminous white object hovering in the desert expanse approximately ten miles from their position. 

This past Saturday, I spent the afternoon exploring the grounds of the Southern Forest Heritage Museum in Long Leaf, Louisiana. The museum is situated on the site of the former Long Leaf Sawmill Complex, which was one of many mill complexes in the region. While the mill itself is fascinating to explore, I chose to focus on the old facilities of the Red River and Gulf Railroad on this gloomy day.