Every now and again I hear a person speak of hearing their calling. How they were called to a higher purpose or called to their occupation. A mysterious voice or desire filled them. They knew right then what they were to do… Continue reading

Yesterday was August the ninth. No news there except it stuck with me all day that on that very day forty three years ago I left home for Navy basic training. Forty three years ! And the memory of that… Continue reading

I just heard on the news about the New York Police Department requesting information from twitter. It is in regard to a ” suspect “. The commentator says twitter is willing to cooperate but has concerns for the privacy of… Continue reading

I fail to see the great significance in landing a rover on Mars. A great technical feat to be sure but of what practical value ? I believe I heard it said the rover cost two and a half billion… Continue reading

With the election campaigns heating up the rhetoric is definitely being cranked up. Name calling and accusations. It is getting quite messy already. And both parties are using current tragic events to try to further their causes. I listen to the candidates but really they say… Continue reading

All the fun things of summer are over. The fun things are the things the Grandchildren do. That’s my fun these days. I’m not complaining, just explaining. They have both been to camp. Mark has had his big adventure attending… Continue reading

I have been fortunate to make many road trips with the Grandkids. To go on vacation with them and share that ” quality” time.  Sometimes a small the problem arises during this time. Quality time can get noisy or argumentative. I found… Continue reading

There are some things I’ve come to realize that I will never do. One of them is wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. They have passed regulations about that. Under sixteen, wear a helmet. Protecting the children I suppose.… Continue reading

My grandson returned from his junior national leadership conference this past week. Being the thoughtful young man that he is he brought everyone a gift. He got for me, a hard bound copy of the Constitution of the United States. He felt that I would enjoy… Continue reading

I follow a few other blogs and enjoy reading their insights and observations. Their blogs are much more popular than mine. I guess they are a bit more interesting to a broader based community. Occasionally one will write or mention something that… Continue reading