The Teru Teru Bōzu, Umbrellas, and Ponchos: Exploring Rain Gear and Japanese Folklore

Introduction The teru teru bōzu. Could that be the best way to deal with rainy weather? Personal Preferences Umbrellas have always given me mixed feelings. Despite their intended purpose, they frequently leave me wetter when I try to close them after reaching my car and dealing with the resulting drips and dampness is inconvenient. Many … Read more

Nostalgic Delight: Exploring the 1980s Phenomenon of Voltron and Its Enduring Popularity

The 1980s Cartoonscape: From “Space Ghost” to “Speed Racer” When I got home from elementary school, I always looked forward to one thing: homework. I’m kidding. I couldn’t wait to get home and watch some cartoons. I fondly remember everything from “Space Ghost” to “Speed Racer.” I started fourth grade at Heard Elementary School in … Read more

The Mysterious Voice: Haunting Encounters in Munfordville, Kentucky

Life in the Parsonage In the mid-to-late 1960s, my parents lived in Munfordville, Kentucky, where my father served as minister of the Munfordville Church of Christ. They resided in the church’s “parsonage”—a home provided for the minister and his family. This was my father’s second full-time ministry position, and though their four-year stay in Kentucky … Read more