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  • BRIEF SUMMER SABBATICAL

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] July 5, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 27 BRIEF SUMMER SABBATICAL Having maintained a weekly blog for more than three years, I am taking a brief summer sabbatical. Before signing off until July 19, please remember that animals tend to be negatively impacted by fireworks for days if not weeks to come. If you…

  • THE GREAT BELLS

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] June 28, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 26 THE GREAT BELLS[2] Bells have a long history in American history and throughout the world. Often used to alert residents to fires, an approaching enemy attack, or a community gathering, their significance is firmly planted in America today. As America prepares to celebrate 250 years on…

  • FOSTER FATHERS

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] June 21, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 25 FOSTER FATHERS Fathers come in all shapes and sizes, leading to the phrase “Dad bod.” But a lesser-known and much more important phrase is “Dad flipper” or more accurately, @fosterdadflipper. A badge proudly worn by Peter Mutabazi who has fostered more than forty children, Peter understands…

  • THE HEART OF IT

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] June 14, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 24 THE HEART OF IT[2] When I began developing Winston Weekly and the foundation for my “author world” in 2000, four words kept coming to mind, “Learn, live, love, read.” It is thus perhaps not surprising that Allen Levi’s debut novel, Theo of Golden, resonated with me,…

  • BUSY BEETLES

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] June 7, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 23 BUSY BEETLES[2] June bugs, also known as May beetles, are frustrating and fascinating. Although referenced as bugs, they are insects. Their scientific name is Scarabaeidae, more commonly known as scarabs, originating from the sacred Egyptian beetle known for mysteriously emerging from buried dung balls. Associated with…

  • JUMPING JACKRABBITS

    WINSTON WEEKLY[1] May 31, 2026 Vol. 4, No. 22 JUMPING JACKRABBITS[2] Although their name suggests otherwise, jackrabbits are hares, not rabbits. Their ability to run up to 35 miles per hour and leap up to fifteen feet in a single bound is remarkable. Born fully furred except for their ears, they can grow to nearly…

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