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Security Matters Blogspot
Each month we dig deep into Pulaski County's past to learn more about violent crimes that impacted our society. We select a murder or a mystery and tell the story in our Hometown Murders & Mysteries blogposts below. We also blog about products that interest us and happenings in our local community.
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"Ghostbusters" - A Reboot That Strikes an Eerie Chord
The 2016 reboot of the classic "Ghostbusters" franchise is a film that raised high expectations and garnered significant controversy....
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Ghostbusters" (1984) - A Classic That Still Busts with Laughter and Charm
The original "Ghostbusters," directed by Ivan Reitman, is a timeless classic that has not only stood the test of time but continues to...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Battling Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming Self-Doubt and Achieving Success.
Imposter Syndrome: a term coined in the late 1970s by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes, has become a common affliction in...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 24, 20232 min read
A FISH A DAY? SALMON IS IT REALLY THAT GOOD?
Salmon is a reddish-colored fish with a pleasant flavor that contains a class of fats that are positive for health, omega-3 fatty acids,...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 15, 20234 min read
Grip Strength and what it says about your health.
The current medical research defines grip strength as an “indispensable biomarker for older adults.” In other words, the strength in your...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 14, 20234 min read
Secure your stuff! Student or Public Gym Goer
Anyone who has been involved in the fitness trend, or involved in athletics with themselves, family members, or children, knows the high...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 14, 20233 min read
Exploring Law Enforcement Use of Force Training: Methods, Challenges, and Accountability
The use of force by law enforcement officers is a critical and contentious aspect of their duties. To ensure public safety while...
M.R. Grigsby
Oct 3, 20233 min read
Touring Kentucky on a Railbike
Have you ever wanted to tour Kentucky on a train? Well, how about on a rail bike? A Kentucky company, Rail Explorers, has just the...
M.R. Grigsby
Sep 2, 20231 min read
Being a Bourbon Connoisseur
In many establishments that serve, bourbon is not just a drink but rather a personification of a person's identity. The purpose here is...
M.R. Grigsby
Aug 10, 20234 min read
Maric Gras King Cake--- The Sweet of Mardi Gras.
King Cake has a rich and diverse history, rooted in European traditions and intertwined with various cultural and religious celebrations....
M.R. Grigsby
Aug 10, 20233 min read
CosPlay, from Comic-Con to events everywhere.
What is Cosplay? Where did it originate from, Who are they, and what does the future hold? Cosplay, short for "costume play," is a...
M.R. Grigsby
Aug 10, 20232 min read
Who has my cheese? Kentucky's Beer Cheese Festival
On Main Street in Winchester, Kentucky each year thousands gather annully on Beer Cheese Bulevard for Beer Cheese Week, held this year on...
M.R. Grigsby
May 4, 20233 min read
Cinco de Mayo is NOT Mexico's Independence Day
Cinco de Mayo, which translates to "Fifth of May" in Spanish, is a holiday that commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the...
M.R. Grigsby
May 4, 20234 min read
Gaboon adder (The Gaboon Viper)
The Gaboon viper (Bitis gabonica) is a large and highly venomous snake in sub-Saharan Africa's rainforests and savannas. It is known for...
M.R. Grigsby
May 3, 20232 min read
Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival-Step back in history
You might have stepped back into King Robert the Bruce era when you pass thru Northern Kentucky; in 1298, Robert Bruce took over the...
M.R. Grigsby
May 2, 20233 min read
The Russian Kettlebell- Not another fitness fad.
The Russian girya (ги́ря, plural ги́ри giri) has been in existence since the 18th century. The use of such weights by circus strongmen is...
M.R. Grigsby
May 1, 20233 min read
At the Kitchen Table with Kelly Craft
Nancy, Kentucky--- April 26, 2023, Nancy, Kentucky--- April 26, 2023. Craft’s Kitchen Table Tour continued and was her second visit to...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 27, 20234 min read
"You had better not swear a lie!"
I grew up in Nancy (Shepola, Kentucky, and have lived here all my life. Growing up as an only child, I had a lot of older generation...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 25, 20235 min read
HOLY RELIC TRAVELS TO SOMERSET, KENTUCKY
Credit: Photo by Giuseppe Enrie, 1931, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. The Shroud of Turin remains one of the world’s most enduring...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 24, 20232 min read
The Chalet---Gourmet Dinning in Somerset, KY
Over the years, there have been numerous attempts to establish good dining options in Somerset/Pulaski County. Finally, after many...
M.R. Grigsby
Apr 23, 20232 min read
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