Yearly Archives: 2019

Here We Come A-Caroling

The Christmas carol proves a ubiquitous staple of the holiday season, stretching through time and across cultures. Although many contemporary Christmas pay homage to the Nativity of Jesus Christ, carols were originally anthems of pagan worship. Sung most notably during the celebration of the winter solstice, carols accompanied ritual dances around ceremonial arrangements of stone; […]

46 Years of Harmony in the Harbor

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On October 20, 1973, Queen Elizabeth II officiated the opening ceremony of the iconic Sydney Opera House. Its unique design rising above Sydney Harbor like billowing sails of bygone galleons, this theatrical hub beckons over two million patrons and tourists each year. Although its architectural structure is universally recognized as a symbol of culture and […]

Neither Rain Nor Snow Nor Gloom of Night…

With the fairly recent advent of online shopping, virtual malls sprawl across vast cyberspace, enabling consumers to purchase everything from vehicles to high-quality stickers (wink!) with a few flicks of a finger. The ever-increasing demand for web-based commerce has created more challenges than ever on the United States Postal Service. One of few government services […]

Backyard Barbecue

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The sweltering heat of summer gives way to crisp fall days as multitudes of barbecue lovers lament the traditional end of the outdoor cooking season. Barbecue proves a near and dear commodity to the palates of Americans, especially those residing within the borders of the southernmost states. A traditional staple of Southern cuisine, barbecue was […]

Ice Cream, You Scream for the Mighty Cougar Marching Band

Since the dwindling days of July, the young musicians of Buna High School have congregated on the concrete to tune their marching skills. Bravely forsaking the modern luxury of air conditioning for hours at a time, the Mighty Cougar Marching Band has flexed its determination and endurance to maintain its title, the Pride of Buna. […]

So You Think You Can Teach?

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Recent survey data revealed that, second only to military service, the profession of teaching makes the largest contribution to American society in the eyes of the general public. However, teachers face many obstacles while educating upcoming generations, a challenge so great that nearly half of all teachers abandon the field of education all together before […]

Flying Pigs?

In the United States there is a FLYING PIG MARATHON that has been run in Cincinnati, Ohio, since 1997. In the 1800’s Cincinnati had the nickname “Porkopolis” because of the meat packing industry and all the stockyards there. During this time, pigs could be seen running through the downtown Cincinnati streets to the stockyards. In […]

Outrageous Organs

The organ has long been a favored instrument of church ensembles, rock bands, and classical masters. The instrument’s swelling tones prove incredibly versatile, capable of satisfying any musical taste. Traditional organs rely on a series of pipes to produce sound, but craftsmen have taken a few creative liberties while reimagining this iconic instrument. Fiery in […]

The Fabric of America

The year is 1776. Philadelphia seamstress Elizabeth Ross is struggling to eke out a livelihood. Shortages induced by the American Revolution have crippled her family-owned upholstery business, and her husband, a militiaman, was recently killed while guarding ammunition from the clutches of invading British troops. Shunned by her Quaker family for her decision to marry […]

Canada Day

July 1 is Canada Day.             On July 1, 1867, the United States northern neighbor, Canada, remembers the day when the British North America Act stated that Canada would become an independent dominion of England. The Act combined the provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Canada province (which eventually was split into Ontario […]

Falling for Adventure

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A destination famous for attracting honeymooners in droves, Niagara Falls remains a cornerstone of the peerless North American landscape. This collection of cataracts contains three separate waterfalls, Horseshoe Falls, American Falls, and Bridal Veil Falls. The falls straddle the border of the United States and Canada, often making a trip to this legendary landmark an […]

A Bevy of Beagles

According to recent polls, the beloved beagle is currently the fifth most popular breed of dog in the United States. This popularity, however, claims retrospective reaches in American history. Lyndon B. Johnson, the thirty-sixth president, owned three beagles named Him, Her, and Edgar. The British share our fascination with the breed as Queen Elizabeth I […]

Fresh Faces

The StickerTalk family is proud to announce the addition of two new members! Allow us to introduce you to StickerTalk’s latest recruits: Peyton Garner is a recent honor graduate of Buna High School’s Class of 2019. In addition to graduating with honors, Peyton was also the president of the BHS chapter of Christians in Action […]

Cryptic Critters

Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness Monster: all of these fabled figures are classified as cryptids. Experts in this field of study, called cryptozoologists, define a cryptid as an unusual animal that appears in folklore but careens outside the accepted limits of scientific possibility; meager amounts of evidence often support the idea of a […]

Live It Up With Our New Light Dots™!

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Businessman Neil Blumenthal once said, “Creativity flows when curiosity is stoked.” Here at StickerTalk, our curiosity was recently piqued when Great Smoky Mountains National Park reached out to us concerning a unique opportunity for ingenuity. This picturesque national park sponsors an observatory event centered around the synchronous firefly, an illuminating insect native to the Smokies. […]

Gone Fishing

Bass fishing has become a multibillion-dollar industry. Professional fishermen are no different than other sports professionals; they are constantly looking for the best gear they can afford. Just like there are numerous tennis rackets and golf clubs to choose from, there is a large selection of rods, lures, reels, lines, and electronic depth and fish-finding […]

Luck of the… Welsh?

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A celebration that makes other holidays turn green with envy, St. Patrick’s Day offers a heaping helping of Irish culture and folklore to revelers around the globe. This holiday was designed as an observance to honor Ireland’s patron saint; however, St. Patrick’s Day’s domain now reaches far beyond religion and into the secular celebratory sphere. […]

The StickerTalk Celebrates the Redbud Festival

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The second Saturday in March ushers in the annual pomp of the Redbud Festival for StickerTalk’s hometown of Buna, Texas. This spring celebration began with the establishment of the Miss Buna Pageant in 1957, an effort by the Buna Volunteer Fire Department to raise money for their fledgling organization. A truly down-home event, the first […]

Keep Your Eye on the… Screen?

For most people, the term “sport” spurs ideas of athleticism or images of players competing on a field or court in an all out test of athletic skill. While these ideas and images are not wrong, the definition of “sport” is quickly changing to encompass new genres. As computers become more powerful and readily available, […]

Happy Birthday, George!

Each year on February 22, America celebrates the birthday of our first president, the illustrious George Washington. Although his main claim to fame lies in his political leadership, Washington’s biography hosts a variety of unexpected truths and trivia. On what would have been his 288th birthday, join The StickerTalk on a historical hike through the […]

A Subterranean Spectacle

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Hidden under the towering peaks of Arizona’s Guadalupe Mountains, Carlsbad Caverns National Park hosts a horde of otherworldly wonders and spooky surprises. Believed to be the oldest network of caves on the planet, this collection of colossal caverns offers both nature lovers and history buffs an opportunity to exercise their expertise as the park represents […]

The StickerTalk Celebrates Valentine’s Day Around the World

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A celebration of love and goodwill, Valentine’s Day heralds visions of candy, cards, and stuffed animals. Although these motifs may seem universal, each culture entertains a unique mode of revelry. In this edition of The StickerTalk, join us on a virtual globe tour to explore Valentine’s Day around the world! In Denmark, pristine snowdrops replace […]

Winter Weather Wonders

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On the frigid morning of February, 2, 2019, Americans from coast to coast celebrated Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of an early spring when the meteorologically-inclined rodent proved unable to see his shadow. While the American holiday of Groundhog Day may seem eternally rooted in tradition and folklore, other cultures and eras have developed other quirky customs […]

The Delightful Development of Dentistry

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A practice specializing in oral health and nervous patients, dentistry proves a fascinating field of study that springs from the first glimmers of civilization. Historians theorize that the first dentists existed in early Indus Valley communities. Although the Indus Valley dentists left no literature behind, medial pioneers in ancient Samaria published a string of dental […]

The Tremendous Trombone

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Distinguished by its unmatched timbre and unique assortment of physical traits, the trombone continues to remain one of Western music’s most popular instruments. The modern trombone traditionally is confined to roles in symphony ensembles, concert bands, or jazz groups, but the horn’s historical foundation proves much broader in nature. In this edition of The StickerTalk, […]

A Resolution Revolution

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The resolution: a tradition typically embraced during the initial onslaught of the new year’s temptations but eventually abandoned for the sake of comfort and routine. While many consider new year’s resolutions a fairly modern blight on humanity’s resolve, these annual objectives have existed since ancient times. Approximately four thousand years ago, ancient Babylonians created resolutions […]

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