Author Archives: Mike Stechman
Where A Kid Can Be A Kid!
If you asked kids today this question, I bet "being on their phone" would make the list. There was a recent poll that asked parents to name their favorite outdoor activities when they were kids. What ...
Mike Stechman Jun 15, 2022
Wait For It . . . Wait For It!
What Do You Do While You Wait for the Microwave to Beep? For example, some people wait there to make sure they stop it at one second, so it doesn't beep. Or are you that person who tries to race the m...
Mike Stechman May 12, 2022
House, Car, Travel . . . What Are Your Goals?
The phrase 'A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned' means that it is as useful to save money that you already have as it is to earn more. Example of Use, "I'm going to give you $20, but I want you to put it ...
Mike Stechman Apr 08, 2022
A good ol' Nap could do you good!
The older you get my friends, the more a good ol' nap sounds. There's been a study on reasons why naps are good for you. They say it can improve your working memory . . . it may lower your risk for he...
Mike Stechman Mar 18, 2022
Mardi Gras is here once again!
It's Mardi Gras time my friends, arguably one the best celebrations in the world. It stretches from Twelfth Night (the last night of Christmas) all the way until Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French fo...
Mike Stechman Feb 23, 2022
Old School Sayings That Are Going Extinct!
"Pardon My French," "Sell Like Hot Cakes," are these going away? If you say "pardon my French" to a young person, they might actually think you speak French. There's a new poll done in England looked ...
Mike Stechman Feb 01, 2022
To-Do or Not To-Do?
Five Mistakes You're Making with Your To-Do Lists Are you a to-do list person? They can help you get stuff done, but some lists are better than others. Here are five mistakes to avoid . . . 1. Not mak...
Mike Stechman Jan 31, 2022
Hey The More You Know!
One Hour of Exercise Can Help You Burn More Calories for Two Full Days We already knew exercise raises your metabolism and helps burn more calories, even after you work out. But how long does t...
Mike Stechman Jan 27, 2022
Today's Top Three "FAQtoids" from Stech'
1. The phrase "cut to the chase" comes from the silent film era, when movies were usually long love stories that ended with a thrilling chase scene. So when people would say, "cut to the chase," it me...
Mike Stechman Jan 24, 2022
"Nope the Sky wasn't falling when this was recorded"
"The largest Snowflake was recorded in 1887 at Fort Keogh, Montana. It was reportedly 15 inches in diameter and eight inches thick!" . . . The More You Know!
Mike Stechman Jan 13, 2022