Eclectic Bytes: November 2025

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Using Wikipedia's AutoWikiBrowser for Basic Typo Cleanup of Random Pages

So you’ve recently received the privilege to use Wikipedia’s AutoWikiBrowser (AWB) and you’re eager to dive in. Congratulations — AWB is one of the most powerful semi-automated editing tools available to experienced Wikipedians, and once you get the hang of it, you’ll find yourself cleaning up articles at a pace that would be impossible manually. In this guide, I’ll walk you through the basic usage of AWB, focusing on how to find random pages that need cleanup and apply predefined regular expressions to fix typos.

The regular expressions (regex) used for typo fixing are already documented in detail at Wikipedia:AutoWikiBrowser/Typos, so I won’t reinvent the wheel here. Instead, I’ll show you how to put them into practice inside AWB. For this article I have used AutoWikiBrowser version 6.4.0.0.

Before You Begin

I’m not covering how to download, install, or run AWB — those steps are explained thoroughly at Wikipedia:AutoWikiBrowser. Since you’ve already gotten access, I’ll assume you’re familiar with Wikipedia editing basics and understand the site’s formatting rules and conventions. AWB is not a beginner’s tool; it’s meant for editors who already know their way around wikitext.

Step 1: Launch AWB

Fire up AWB from wherever you installed it
On the bottom-right corner of the window, you’ll see the User section in the status bar. Click on it to open the Profiles window. If you’ve logged in before, simply select your profile and click Login. If this is your first time, you’ll need to add a profile by entering your Wikipedia username and password. AWB will then remember your credentials for future sessions.

Log in to AutoWikiBrowser

Step 2: Generate a List of Articles

Once logged in, the next step is to create a list of random articles to work on.

In the Source dropdown, select Random pages

Select Random pages
Click the Make list button, and AWB will generate a batch of articles for you

Click on Make list

Step 3: Configure Options

In the Options tab, check the box for Regex typo fixing and Skip if no typo fixed

Select Regex
Leave the More tab untouched for now

Leave the More tag untouched
Leave the Disambig tab untouched for now

Leave the Disabuig tag untouched
Leave the Skip tab untouched for now

Leave the Skip tag untouched

Step 4: Set Up the Start Tab

In the Start tab, make sure that the Default Summary is set to clean up. Then click Start to start scanning the pages for typos

Set Default Summary to clean up

Step 5: Review and Save Changes

When AWB finds a match, the Diff for the page will appear in the display pane at the top. The page’s wikitext will be shown in the Edit box tab below.

If you don't want to include a particular recommendation, double-click the line in the Diff display pane to exclude it

Double-click to exclude
On occasions when AWB's suggestion doesn't look right, you can manually tweak the wikitext in the Edit box panel at the bottom before saving

Edit wikitext
Once you are satisfied. click Save to commit your changes to Wikipedia

Save changes

Final Thoughts

That’s it — you’ve just completed your first round of typo cleanup using AWB. The tool may feel overwhelming at first, but once you get comfortable with the workflow, it becomes second nature. AWB is designed to speed up repetitive tasks, but it still relies on your judgment as an editor. Always review changes carefully before saving — automation is powerful, but accuracy is what keeps Wikipedia reliable.

Saturday, November 22, 2025

My Favorite Country Songs (A Live List)

As a country music enthusiast, I'm always discovering new tunes and revisiting old favorites. This live list is a collection of my go-to country songs that I'll keep updating as I continue to explore the world of country music.

How You Can Help

If you have a favorite country song that's not on this list, let me know in the comments! I'd love to hear your recommendations and add them to the list.

Stay Tuned

I'll be updating this list regularly, so be sure to check back often for new additions. Whether you're a fellow country music fan or just discovering the genre, I hope you find something that resonates with you. Let's keep the country music conversation going! 🎸🎸

Title: Across the Bridge

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1966

Genre: Country

Title: Adios Amigo

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1962

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Always on My Mind

Artist: John Hartford

Year: 1967

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Always on My Mind

Artist: Dean Martin

Year: 1968

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Always on My Mind

Artist: Andy Williams

Year: 1969

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Always on My Mind

Artist: Elvis Presley

Year: 1972

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Always on My Mind

Artist: Brenda Lee

Year: 1972

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Always on My Mind

Artist: Willie Nelson

Year: 1982

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Am I Losing You

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1957

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: American Remains

Artist: The Highwaymen

Year: 1990

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Andy (I Can't Live Without You)

Artist: Ashley McBryde

Year: 2019

Genre: Country

Title: Before I Met You

Artist: Charley Pride

Year: 1966

Genre: Country

Title: Before I Met You

Artist: Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton

Year: 1967

Genre: Classic country

Title: Before the Next Teardrop Falls

Artist: Freddy Fender

Year: 1975

Genre: Country pop, Tejano

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Blue Side of Lonesome

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1966

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Crystal Chandelier

Artist: Carl Belew

Year: 1965

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Crystal Chandelier

Artist: Vic Dana

Year: 1965

Genre: Adult contemporary

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Crystal Chandeliers

Artist: Charley Pride

Year: 1967

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: D-I-V-O-R-C-E

Artist: Tammy Wynette

Year: 1968

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Distant Drums

Artist: Vic Dana

Year: 1965

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Distant Drums

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1966

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Don't Come Home A-Drinkin' (With Lovin' on Your Mind)

Artist: Loretta Lynn

Year: 1966

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Don't Cry, Joni

Artist: Conway Twitty with Joni Lee

Year: 1975

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Don't Let Me Cross Over

Artist: Jim Reeves with Deborah Allen

Year: 1979

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Drink to Me Only with Thine Eyes

Artist: Johnny Cash

Year: 2006

Genre: Classic Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: First Thing I Reach For

Artist: Ashley McBryde

Year: 2020

Genre: Country

Title: Gentle on My Mind

Artist: Glen Campbell

Year: 1957

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Gentle on My Mind

Artist: Patti Page

Year: 1967

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Gentle on My Mind

Artist: Dean Martin

Year: 1968

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Gentle on My Mind

Artist: Frank Sinatra

Year: 1968

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Gentle on My Mind

Artist: Tammy Wynette

Year: 1968

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Gentle on My Mind

Artist: Waylon Jennings

Year: 1968

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Gentle on My Mind

Artist: The Band Perry

Year: 2014

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Gentle on My Mind

Artist: Alison Krauss

Year: 2017

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Girl Goin' Nowhere

Artist: Ashley McBryde

Year: 2019

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Guilty

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1963

Genre: Country

Title: Have You Ever Been Lonely

Artist: Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline

Year: 1981

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Help Me Make It Through the Night

Artist: Sammi Smith

Year: 1970

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: He'll Have to Go

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1959

Genre: Country, Nashville sound

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Honey

Artist: Bobby Goldsboro

Year: 1968

Genre: Country, Pop

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: How's the World Treating You?

Artist: Elvis Presley

Year: 1956

Genre: Country

Title: How's the World Treating You?

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1959

Genre: Country

Title: How's the World Treating You?

Artist: Alison Krauss and James Taylor

Year: 2007

Genre: Country

Title: I Got Mexico

Artist: Eddy Raven

Year: 1984

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: I Guess I'm Crazy

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1964

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: I Love You Because

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1964

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: I Walk the Line

Artist: Johnny Cash

Year: 1956

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: I Will Always Love You

Artist: Dolly Parton

Year: 1974

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: I Wish I Could I Fall in Love Today

Artist: Ray Price

Year: 1960

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: I Wish I Could I Fall in Love Today

Artist: Barbara Mandrell

Year: 1988

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone

Artist: Charley Pride

Year: 1970

Genre: Countrypolitan

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Is it Really Over

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1965

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Just Because I'm a Woman

Artist: Dolly Parton

Year: 1968

Genre: Country

Title: Jolene

Artist: Dolly Parton

Year: 1973

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Jolene

Artist: Olivia Newton-John

Year: 1976

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Jolene

Artist: Beyoncé

Year: 2024

Genre: Country pop, R&B

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Like a Rose

Artist: Ashley Monroe

Year: 2013

Genre: Neotraditional country

Title: Living in the Promiseland

Artist: Willie Nelson

Year: 1986

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Lucille

Artist: Kenny Rogers

Year: 1977

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys

Artist: Ed Bruce

Year: 1976

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys

Artist: Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson

Year: 1978

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Mayflowers

Artist: Ashley Monroe

Year: 2015

Genre: Neotraditional country

Title: Me and Bobby McGee

Artist: Roger Miller

Year: 1969

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Me and Bobby McGee

Artist: Johnny Cash

Year: 1971

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Me and Bobby McGee

Artist: Charley Pride

Year: 1971

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Me and Bobby McGee

Artist: Janis Joplin

Year: 1971

Genre: Blues rock, Country rock

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Me and Bobby McGee

Artist: Gordon Lightfoot

Year: 1987

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Meanwhile Back at Mama's

Artist: Tim McGraw featuring Faith Hill

Year: 2014

Genre: Country

Title: Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town

Artist: Charley Pride

Year: 1974

Genre: Country

Title: Old Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You

Artist: Dolly Parton

Year: 1980

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Rhythm of the Rain

Artist: The Browns

Year: 1966

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: She's Driving Me Out of Your Mind

Artist: Ashley Monroe

Year: 2013

Genre: Neotraditional country

Title: Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

Artist: Johnny Cash

Year: 1970

Genre: Country folk

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Take Me Home, Country Roads

Artist: John Denver

Year: 1971

Genre: Country, Folk

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Take My Hand

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1960

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: The Blade

Artist: Ashley Monroe

Year: 2015

Genre: Neotraditional country

Title: Till the End

Artist: Vern Gosdin

Year: 1977

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Weed Instead of Roses

Artist: Ashley Monroe

Year: 2013

Genre: Neotraditional country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Welcome to my World

Artist: Jim Reeves

Year: 1963

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: When You Say Nothing at All

Artist: Keith Whitley

Year: 1988

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: When You Say Nothing at All

Artist: Alison Krauss & Union Station

Year: 1995

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: When You Say Nothing at All

Artist: Ronan Keating

Year: 1999

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Wings of a Dove

Artist: Ferlin Husky

Year: 1960

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Title: Wings of a Dove

Artist: Charley Pride

Year: 1968

Genre: Country

External Links: Wikipedia

Since: 2 February 2025

Sunday, November 16, 2025

My Cold Winter Discovery of the Millbury Classic Cars & Trucks Museum

It was one of those biting, cold winter November mornings in Ohio where the sky is clear and the sun shines bright. I was driving aimlessly along the country backroads, watching the dormant cornfields rush by. I wasn’t planning on stopping anywhere when I saw a sign for the Millbury Classic Cars & Trucks Museum.

It sat at 26929 Cummings Rd, Millbury, OH 43447, a large, unassuming building that you might mistake for a warehouse if not for the signage. I pulled a U-turn right there on the empty road and pulled into the lot.

The entry fee was $12 for adults. For those planning a visit with family, seniors and kids get in for $8, and little ones under 5 are free.

Everywhere you look, there is neon—vintage signs for Pontiac, Chevrolet, Route 66, and old gas pumps standing like sentinels from a bygone era. The collection on display includes over 90 cars and trucks ranging from American muscle to TV icons.

Here I am posting a selection of photos which I shot during the visit.

The entrance sets the perfect retro tone with beautifully restored vintage gas pumps, proudly displaying the iconic Texaco star and Fire-Chief Gasoline branding. The classic red and white color scheme of the pumps, paired with the large Texaco sign mounted on the pole, instantly transports you back to the golden age of full-service filling stations.

Center stage was a stunning 1982 DeLorean DMC-12, fully converted into the time machine from Back to the Future. It was displayed on a turntable with the gull-wing door propped open.

It was displayed on a turntable with the gull-wing door propped open, showing off all the movie-accurate wiring and gadgets along the side.

One of the most beloved cars in movie history: Herbie the Love Bug. The little white Volkswagen Beetle looks exactly like from the Disney classics, sporting the signature red, white, and blue racing stripes and the famous number "53" emblazoned on the hood. Flanked by a bright yellow Sunray Gasoline pump.

The psychedelic teal, green, and orange color scheme of the Mystery Machine van from Scooby Doo is vibrant enough to wake you up on a cold morning. The display also featured life-sized figures of the entire teenage detective squad—Fred, Daphne, Velma, and Shaggy—standing alongside the sliding door.

The collection on display includes over 90 cars and trucks and various artifacts from the bygone era.

A 1976 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser finished in a classic baby blue with a white roof. The placard revealed it’s a "Resto-Mod" beast, swapping the original engine for a 350 V8 and upgrading to an NV4500 transmission and disc brakes.

A 1967 Ford Fairlane 500 XL finished in a beautiful champagne gold, this car perfectly captures the transition from cruising to racing.

The 1969 Yenko Chevelle in bright orange and black screams performance.

The 1962 Chevrolet Impala was pure elegance in chrome and steel. This is a classic "sleeper," packing a massive 454 cubic inch V8 that puts out 525 horsepower, all controlled by a Muncie 4-speed manual transmission.

The 1966 Pontiac GTO with a powerful 389 cubic inch V8 engine stood proudly in a striking cream/yellow color.

A signage of Phillips 66, which is a major American energy company behind a cherry-red 1965 Chevrolet Nova.

This flawless 1968 Chevrolet C10 featured custom wheels and a beautiful wood floor in the truck bed. Under the hood there was a modern fuel-injected LS 5.3 Vortec engine.

A 1967 Austin Model FX4 in its day was the most widely used taxi in London. The cab on display still had the original diesel engine and that the old "Tax Hire" meter is visible inside.

A 1972 Volkswagen Beetle with an I4 1.5L engine under the hood, rear wheel drive and tan interior.

A bright yellow and white Brazilian-built 1975 Volkswagen Type 2 bus restored as a 23-window Deluxe Samba with 4-speed manual transmission, sliding sunroof and whitewall tires.

There is a replica of a barber shop with all props restored in the perfect olden style.