My parents put a camera in my hands over 63 years ago and it developed in me an inner passion for collecting things I saw and felt ever since. I built my first enlarger at age 11 and was then … Read More
All those feelings tucked away from years gone-by resurface and you are again free to give them life, to let them gush into the open without fear of ridicule or suppression. Your grandchild opens old doors to freedom and innocence … Read More
Many years ago before the Global Positioning System (GPS) was perfected and became so prominent in aviation, not to mention life, we used the Inertial Navigation System, INS. Instead of geo-positioned satellites the internal equipment used fast moving, gimballed gyroscopes … Read More
I received a graduate degree in Management while attending the Air Command and Staff College some years ago and remember a two word statement that changed forever my approach to achievement. The two word statement used by one of the … Read More
Many years ago, hot and still, two miles to the gate and two miles back. The path was well known and provided wanted opportunity to clear the cobwebs, alone in my thought. No shirt and wet from exertion yet breathing … Read More
One of the definitions of Smorgasbord is: a wide range of something, a variety. There is no direct connection to food in this entry, but there is a sense of application in the word that conjures potential choice with all … Read More
This entry is based upon something that happened some years ago, but I remember the situation whenever fall and Thanksgiving come into my mind. It was Thanksgiving Day and my wife prepared the annual dinner. As in previous years we … Read More
I thought quite a bit about our conversation last night. I understand it is hard at times being so capable and knowing it. It is not just being capable; it is the combination of the positive attitude about life and … Read More
I just remembered I left a bar of chocolate in my desk and boy can I use a little pick-me-up. Not just any bar of chocolate but one of those smooth milk chocolate slabs that can be broken into chunks … Read More
How can anyone know what is in another’s heart unless one asks with true intent and willingness to understand without preconception. But asking necessitates the unconditional willingness to listen. And listening is one of the most difficult activities that can … Read More