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Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 24, 2025 include ones on Jim Henson, silent movie director Barry O’Neill, and movie actress Julia Faye. In no particular order, other Travalanche posts for September 24 include ones on: Buster Keaton’s The Three Ages Phil Hartman Some show business gorillas (for World Gorilla Day) Joe Palooka Blind Lemon […]

Today’s new Travalanche posts for September 24, 2025 include ones on Jim Henson, silent movie director Barry O’Neill, and movie actress Julia Faye. In no particular order, other Travalanche posts for September 24 include ones on: Buster Keaton’s The Three Ages Phil Hartman Some show business gorillas (for World Gorilla Day) Joe Palooka Blind Lemon […]

S. Samek Penn State hosts Oregon to open their Big Ten conference schedule in a battle between two highly ranked teams. Penn State was on a bye week last week. The last game they played was a 52-6 win over Villanova on September 13th, 2025. They are 3-0 this season with a 3-0 home record. … Continue reading “Penn State Football Preview 9/27/25 vs Oregon”

It’s Jim Henson’s birthday again! Having already posted a good deal about him and his Muppet creations, I thought this year I would observe the occasion by adding this little finding aid to those articles. Access them below! The Main Jim Henson/ Muppet Post Sam and Friends (his first show) Frank Oz The Muppet Musicians […]

It’s Jim Henson’s birthday again! Having already posted a good deal about him and his Muppet creations, I thought this year I would observe the occasion by adding this little finding aid to those articles. Access them below! The Main Jim Henson/ Muppet Post Sam and Friends (his first show) Frank Oz The Muppet Musicians […]

S. Samek The 2025 Eastern League postseason All-Star team has been announced, and it includes a pair of Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. Catcher Rafael Flores and relief pitcher Wilkin Ramos were named to the team. Flores was acquired in the David Bednar trade with the New York Yankees. He played 87 games for Somerset before being … Continue reading “2025 Postseason Eastern League All-Stars Include Pair of Pirates Prospects”

S. Samek After a bye week last week Pitt returns to the football field. This week is the ACC opener vs Louisville. Let’s preview the action. Pitt enters their first game of ACC play for the 2025 season at 2-1. The last time they played they lost to West Virginia 31-24 in overtime in the … Continue reading “Pitt Football Preview 9/27/25 vs Louisville”

Hi friends! Just a quick heads up that I will be live at noon today for Whimsy Wednesday! This is the lunchtime happy hour where we grab a bunch of unloved supplies and just play! Here is what I plan to use, feel free to use any supplies you like! Be Whimsicle! Affiliate links are […]

Hi friends! Just a quick heads up that I will be live at noon today for Whimsy Wednesday! This is the lunchtime happy hour where we grab a bunch of unloved supplies and just play! Here is what I plan to use, feel free to use any supplies you like! Be Whimsicle! Affiliate links are […]

September 24 was the birthday of pioneering silent film director Barry O’Neil (Thomas J. McCarthy, 1865-1918). O’Neil was the son of Irish immigrants residing in New York City. His name change likely had to do with the presence of another actor named Thomas McCarthy; one notes that he commendably chose a professional name that similarly […]

September 24 was the birthday of pioneering silent film director Barry O’Neil (Thomas J. McCarthy, 1865-1918). O’Neil was the son of Irish immigrants residing in New York City. His name change likely had to do with the presence of another actor named Thomas McCarthy; one notes that he commendably chose a professional name that similarly […]

September 24 was the birthday of actress Julia Faye (Julia Faye Maloney, 1892-1966). Faye was a faye-vorite of Cecil B. DeMille, in more ways than one, and had over 100 screen credits to her name, including interactions with some of our favorite classic comedians. She was at her peak just about a century ago. I’ve […]

September 24 was the birthday of actress Julia Faye (Julia Faye Maloney, 1892-1966). Faye was a faye-vorite of Cecil B. DeMille, in more ways than one, and had over 100 screen credits to her name, including interactions with some of our favorite classic comedians. She was at her peak just about a century ago. I’ve […]

These are the kind of Chucks that'll make you do a double-take when you spot them in the wild. Mixed animal prints come together in a...

Updates: Well, we had a flight delay so home a little later than planned. Spent some time with the cats and now on to volleyball. Hey! It looks like Keane State won so I hope everyone made some money on that. It was a small match day nationally but did you know that there were… Continue reading Wednesday, Sept 24 Match Day!

The following players have earned POW honors. Links to their articles are attached to the conference name when available. Previous winners will be retained at the bottom of the article. The AVCA Player of the Week is also included below. I really try NOT to comment on the selections. This is a tough job and… Continue reading Players of the Week (9/24/25)

WIAC#10 UW-Eau Claire 3, UW-La Crosse 1 UWEC’s Stanwood: 14 kills, 17 digs. CCIW#7 Illinois Wesleyan 3, Elmhurst 0 IWU’s French: 13 kills, 6 aces.North Central 3, #25 Carthage 1 NCC’s Layne hit 16-1-26.Millikin 3, Carroll 0 MU’s Higgins: 13 kills. MIACSt. Olaf 3, Carleton 0 SOC’s Van Scoyoc hit 13-1-22.Augsburg 3, St. Scholastica 1 […]