Tag: Blogging
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Good Bye 2025
In what seems like the blink of an eye, another year is gone. We’ve survived yet another trip around the sun. While it’s still 365 days, the rotation seems to spin faster and faster every year. My resolution this year was not to make any resolutions, and I held to that. You can’t fail if…
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A Slice of Christmas Magic (With Extra Cheese)
Every Christmas has its miracle stories. Like the ones where nobody brings up politics during the family gathering. Or, the one where the house doesn’t catch fire because of how you wired the lights like in the movie Christmas Vacation. And then there’s the one about how pizza can show up right when needed most.…
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Holiday Shopping: Tis the Season For Chaos
Behold: the holidays, when ordinary humans become unhinged treasure hunters of truly mediocre items. Every December, humanity collectively forgets that the items we are wrestling strangers for—fuzzy socks, boxed chocolates, personal hygiene box sets, and oddly scented candles, are typically available every single day of the year. Suddenly, a mug that says “Warm Wishes” becomes…
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving filled with pizza, or whatever non-pizza meal you’re eating. Remember – We should be thankful every day of the year for the blessings we have!
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The Probably True Story of Thanksgiving
Despite other stories you may have heard about the origins of this holiday, I think this may be what actually happened. The Pilgrims had a plan. A simple one, really: sail straight, land somewhere promising, start a new life. Unfortunately, “sail straight” turned out to be a lot harder than anyone expected, especially when half…
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Some Funny Memes…
I often feel old, but when I see memes like these I definitely feel like a dinosaur! Unfortunately, these references about Generation X are quite true. This image truly reflects the comment, “If You Know, You Know.” The rules were simple. Destroy the other players. Especially the ones that wore glasses or had something weird…
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The $820,000,000 Pizza Order (Yes, Really)
Think you’ve overspent on takeout before? Try dropping 10,000 Bitcoin on two Papa John’s pizzas. Sounds insane now, but back in 2010, that really happened. The year was 2010. Bitcoin was basically digital monopoly money that only nerdy cryptography forums cared about. Enter Laszlo Hanyecz, a programmer who decided he was hungry and ready to…
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Happy Halloween!
Remember the old song lyrics, “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat? I don’t think the song was referring to a mini size Snickers bar. Imagine a world where Trick-or-Treaters ring a doorbell on Halloween. When the door opens, the resident is standing in the doorway with a tray of…
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A Monkey, A Horse, and Pineapple Pizza
What the monkey considers business, the horse considers play… If there’s one topic that divides humanity more than politics or whether to fold your slice or eat with a fork, it’s pineapple on pizza. To some people, pizza is sacred — a serious, sauce-and-cheese-only ritual based on tried and true tradition that must be protected…
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October is National Pizza Month
What have you been doing to celebrate this very important month of pizza remembrance? Pizza is obviously the most important of all foods, and it definitely does not require a month to remind us to eat it, but the fact that there is a month honoring this great staple of happiness is worthy of thinking…
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New Music You Need To Hear
If you enjoy electronic dance music (EDM), or even if you don’t, you need to listen to my latest album… Ghosts is a 12 song release for those who crave classic trance music. Each track immerses the listener in a world of pure audio euphoria. The title track, Ghosts, is perfect for your Halloween playlist,…
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Pizza Travels: Bentonville Arkansas
I don’t usually write about chain pizza restaurants, but Johnny Brusco’s is worthy of a mention! Down south in the hills of Northeast Arkansas you’ll find the fun little city of Bentonville. Known as the mountain bike capital of the world, the city boasts 140 miles of trails for riders of all skill levels. If…
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Halloween: How Soon Is Too Soon?
It’s not uncommon for Christmas lights to be up in November, but when is it okay to put up the Halloween decorations? In my neighborhood, we had people starting to put up Halloween decorations in the last week of August. I’m not talking about a pumpkin or a scarecrow. I’m referring to full on inflatables,…
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Interstellar Contact, Coming Soon!
An unknown object is rapidly approaching Earth with an expected arrival sometime around November, 2025. Could this be the first extraterrestrial contact? First of all, I don’t believe this is the “first” contact, if it actually happens. Aliens were here before, and probably are here now. If something wants to visit us from somewhere else,…
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History Repeats Itself
Just like how old music comes back around to be trendy again, so do the ways we listen to it. In my prime time as a DJ in the 1990s, I would hit up music stores at least weekly, if not more, to further my quest of finding new music, or older hidden gems. One…
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Ghost Stories
Ghosts, UFOs, and Sasquatch are real. I know because my TV, and the internet, have been telling me so. I used to be really annoyed by ghost hunter shows on TV because most were so obviously fake you’d have to be really dumb to believe they were real. They often had no plot, and more…
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Motivational Thoughts
Take these statements to heart – They just might make your day better! Follow Me For More Great Wisdom Like This!
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The Joys of Walmart
“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” – Ferris Bueller That quote is from the end of the classic 1986 movie, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, starring Mathew Broderick. The quote is very true, especially when shopping at Walmart. I was shopping in one…
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Merica’ 2025
We made it through another year of festivities, food, and explosions. What’s interesting about this great nation of ours is the wonderful ability to blow stuff up. When the Founding Fathers of our nation wrote, “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” they probably weren’t picturing Carl from the trailer park launching flaming Roman candles…
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A.I. Is My New Buddy
Who needs people when I have perfect algorithmic validation? I’m that person who is skeptical of new technology. I usually hold out as long as I can because I think something may just be a passing fad. Or, more often than not, I just don’t care to jump on the bandwagon with whatever the latest…
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What Pizza Toppings Say About Your Personality
What you put on your pizza has a direct connection to your personality… Preface: This post is based on highly relevant, peer reviewed, deeply researched psychological data. By highly relevant I mean I think it’s important. Peer reviewed means by the three of us (Me, Myself, and I). Deeply researched means I listen to the…
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Pizza: An Indicator of War?
Once again, pizza proves it has amazing abilities beyond what we see (and taste)! As it turns out, the threat of global conflict may be hiding in plain sight—right between our garlic knots and extra-large meat lovers pizza. That’s right, the internet’s buzzing again about something known as the Pentagon Pizza Index, a semi-satirical, yet…
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Did Anybody Miss Me?
I’ve returned from the writing abyss, but I brought back some cool souvenirs! I wasn’t completely gone from the writing abyss; I was really more in a different abyss, because I was writing. It just wasn’t here. For the curious, and hungry, I have released four new books. Yes, 4. Can you guess what the…
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Too Many Projects, Not Enough Time
Big things are afoot here in Martyland! I’m in the midst of exciting changes. Not just my socks and underwear (I’m overdue for both), but the entire world of my multi-media empire. What an amazing time we’re living in! Just like President Trump did with Elon Musk and DOGE, I had to do a top…
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All I Want For Christmas is Pizza
Sung to the tune of Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas is You…” But really, all I want for Christmas is an extra cheese pizza. Dear Santa, I hope this letter finds you well. How’s Mrs. Claus? I hope she is well too. But enough about your jolly life; let’s get to the real…
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The Quest for the Legendary Pizza
This story is not just about discovering the perfect topping; it’s about uncovering the ingredients of adventure, friendship, and life itself. In the magical kingdom of Flavoria, where the skies shimmered with the colors of spices and rivers flowed with creamy sauces, there existed a legendary pizza known as the “Crown of Cheeses.” This mystical…
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Thanksgiving Pie
Everyone loves a pie on Thanksgiving, but over the years this has been greatly misunderstood. Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie might be good for some, but what they meant to say was you’re supposed to eat a PIZZA pie. The day is about giving thanks, and we should all be thankful for pizza (I know…
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Pizza Travels – The Other Manhattan (Kansas)
Everyone knows about the Manhattan in New York City, but did you know there is also a Manhattan in Kansas? There may be two Manhattans out there, but they are very different. One is known as being the pizza capital of the world, the other is home to Kansas State University. So similar, yet so…
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The Right Mood To Write…
As I write this, it’s November 25th and I have not posted one thing for the entire month up to this point. I used to use lame excuses saying I was too busy or whatever, but in the case of November, I just haven’t been in the mood to write. If I’m not in the…
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Halloween Pizza Magic
Once upon a time in a small town not far from the city, Halloween night arrived with more than just ghosts and goblins roaming the streets. The local pizzeria was having a Halloween pizza party that was in full swing, but unbeknownst to the restaurant owner, one of his employees was a witch! The unknown…
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Not Happy With The New Wheel of Fortune
Change is inevitable, and sometimes change is good, but change can be difficult to accept after 41 seasons (8,000 episodes) of a classic TV game show. Television producers have a bad habit of making change when it’s not needed. Examples of this include The Flintstones adding The Great Gazoo, Scooby Doo adding Scrappy, and Cousin…
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More Pizza Stories
Once upon a time in a sleepy little city not far away, there lived a ninja named Hiroshi, who was known for his incredible stealth and agility. One evening, drawn by the irresistible aroma wafting through the streets, Hiroshi found himself outside the town’s newest pizza joint, “Slice.” He could practically taste the gooey mozzarella…
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A Slice of Pizza History
Pizza! Our nearest and dearest friend with an impressive resumé that spans centuries. We all eat it, but no one ever really puts any thought into how it all came to be. The origins of pizza can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilizations. Way, WAY back, as in Neolithic times. People of…
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Knock Knock…Open Up!
I know there are plenty of random readers who see my posts, but I’ve come to realize most of my e-mail subscribers never see the stories I work so hard on because the notifications probably end up in spam folders, or in the trash. In the world of blogging, writers are often brag about how…
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You Need a Good Laugh
Here are a few random funnies to get you through your day… Q. Why did the scarecrow win an award? A. Because he was outstanding in his field! Q. Why don’t skeletons fight each other? A. They don’t have the guts! Q. Did you hear about the claustrophobic astronaut? A. He just needed a little…
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What’s Wrong With Domino’s and Pizza Hut?
Whenever I make any commentary about pizza, someone will always jump in with, “Pizza Hut (or) Domino’s is my favorite pizza. There’s nothing wrong with them.” I feel compelled to state my case… If you are looking for a large quantity of pizza for something like a kid’s party, school event, or work meetings, Domino’s…
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Pizza Travels: Omaha, Nebraska
When I travel, I often ask hotel staff where the best pizza in town is. If someone first names off Domino’s or Pizza Hut as a top choice, I know I’m in for a horrible stay. In contrast, if someone names a local family run place, it sparks my curiosity. When the recommendation is followed…
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Some “Cheesy” Humor
We all need a little laugh now and then, so here are a few “cheesy” pizza jokes that will hopefully make you smile. Q. Why did the pizza maker go broke? A. Because he wasn’t making enough dough. Q. What do you call it when a tired dad makes pizza? Papa Yawns Pizza Q. How…
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Political Shenanigans
While I am a strong advocate of democracy, election season is my least favorite time of year primarily due to the over abundance of political ads. But, the bright side to this is the ads are getting more and more entertaining. Election season is that wonderful time where television commercials and social media feed transform…
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The Psychological Effects of Pizza and Implications on Well-Being
I was cleaning out some files on my computer when I cam across some forgotten papers that I wrote while working on one of my college degrees. I felt it would be appropriate to post, seeing as how it is timely and relevant to all of my other fine works of culinary writing (aka: pizza…
Words with Pizza - Featuring Marty the Pizza Guy 