Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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The Super Bowl and Chicken Wings
Americans are preparing to eat 1.48 billion chicken wings during Super Bowl LX. The National Chicken Council’s annual report puts that figure front and center, reminding us that the Super Bowl isn’t just the biggest night in football—it’s the biggest night for chicken wings in the United States.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Feast
Reasons to Be of Good Cheer
A story is told about a parakeet that sang all the time because it was cheerful. One day, the owner was vacuuming out the bottom of the bird's cage. When the telephone rang, the woman turned away from the cage for only a second. That was just enough time for the parakeet to be sucked up into the vacuum. The good news is that when the owner quickly turned off the appliance and unzipped the bag, the parakeet was still alive. The bad news is that the parakeet didn't sing much anymore after that ordeal. The bird had lost its joy and its desire to sing.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Motivation
How You Spend Your Time and Your Money Reveals A Lot About You
Time and money are your most honest currencies. You can lie with words, curate your social media personas, and tell yourselves comforting stories about who you are. If someone wanted to understand your values, priorities, and beliefs, they wouldn’t need to interview you.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Motivation
“Put Food on the Table” Is An Idiom That Means More Than Eating
Politicians often say in their speeches that they want you to “put food on the table.” That is an idiom that means more than having something to eat. It means earning enough money to provide the necessities for you and your family.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Feast
The Titles “First Lady” and “First Gentleman” in Churches Are Not Biblical
In many African American Baptist churches and some other denominations, “First Lady” and “First Gentleman” are titles, even though the Bible does not indicate that pastors' spouses should be addressed as such. Because those titles are not explicitly biblical, questions occasionally arise around their usage.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in FYI
The Dark Side of Nursery Rhymes
We grew up believing nursery rhymes were sweet, harmless verses meant to lull children to sleep. But if you actually stop and listen to the words, many of those songs are alarming. As adults, we question why nursery rhymes were terrifying.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in FYI
Emojis, Emoticons, and GIFs: What They Really Mean And How to Use Them Wisely
Digital communication has its own language. Whether we’re texting a friend, posting on social media, or writing an email, we often want to express ourselves in pictures and symbols to enhance our words. Therefore, we can do that in one of three ways.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in 01
Interesting Things About the Month of February
February: A Unique Month February follows January, which has 31 days, and comes before March, which also has 31 days. Therefore, the shortest month of the year is sandwiched between two long months. February is the only month on both the Julian and Gregorian calendars with only 28 days. During a leap year, the month has 29 days. Because a common year has only 28 days, it has no full moon because full moons occur every 29 and a half days.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in FYI
Cabin Fever Because of Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain That Turned to Icy Roads. Top Story - February 2026.
What Is Cabin Fever? The short answer is that cabin fever is restlessness from being in a confined area. Cabin fever is the distressing irritability or restlessness experienced when a person or group is stuck at an isolated location or in confined quarters for an extended time. Research shows that prolonged cold, gray skies, and being stuck indoors can trigger mood shifts similar to “winter blues.”
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Humans
Benefits of Looking Forward To Something
Everyone looks forward to something because it is part of life. When we were younger, we looked for most things that were different from what we look forward to now that we are older. Even so, we might still look forward to some of the same things: birthdays, holidays (some more than others), graduation, first job, dating, marriage, anniversaries, raising a family, and more.
By Margaret Minnicksabout a month ago in Confessions
