On a Bright Spring Day..

    To that bright spring day, fresh and full of color, Please pass slowly…     To that warm summer day, a gentle breeze whispering by, Please stay with us…     Of that crisp autumn day, splashed in auburn and orange, Do remain…     And oh dark winter day, so cold, full […]

Our Friend Frank

    I got you to look after me, and you got me to look after you. John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men         Our family friend Frank Romero passed away late last year. Frank was ninety-one years old, and in good health up until the last few years, so he had […]

Shakey’s Pizza Parlor

                        For a time, back in the early 1970’s, I worked part time at Shakey’s Pizza Parlor in Riverside, California. I was stationed at March Air Force Base, where I had eighteen months left of my four-year Air Force hitch. I had served one […]

Guest Writer – Rhonda Underhill; Helping the Veteran in Your Life

  Today’s guest article is provided by Rhonda Underhill. Rhonda is a health care advocate for senior citizens. After a health crisis involving her husband Pete, Rhonda and Pete dedicated themselves to healthy living through diet, exercise and awareness. Rhonda created http://www.getwellderly.com/ a website dedicated to the health and well being of seniors. Rhonda’s latest […]

The Year of the Dog

                      My tour of duty in Vietnam officially began January 9th, 1970 and officially ended January 9th, 1971, though in actuality I started and left a bit earlier. 1970 was the Year of the Dog according to the Chinese Zodiac. I’m not sure I fully […]