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 […]
Norm Kober, an old high school classmate, and I reconnected several years ago. In 2016 Norm provided a guest post for my blog in which he discussed his experience in Vietnam while serving in the U.S. Air Force. He also shared his experiences traveling the world as a good will ambassador for the Chik-fil-a […]
My current guest article has been written by Keith Nightingale. Keith is a former member of the U.S. Army, having retired as a Colonel, following a long and distinguished military career. Keith cut his teeth as a young officer serving one tour with the Vietnamese Rangers, and a 2nd tour with the 101st […]
I have always been a morning person. I had a lot of reinforcement for being a morning person from my days as a kid, working a morning paper route. Some mornings, particularly cold winter mornings, I hated getting out of bed, but most mornings I didn’t mind. […]
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 […]
Today’s guest writer is Steve Tindall. Steve spent ten years in the U.S. Navy, is a member of Kenosha Navy Club Ship 40 and American Legion Post 21 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Steve has a published book, Underway, which is a nicely written telling of his Naval […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
My guest writer today is my long time friend Tommy Nielsen. Besides being one of my fishing partners,Tommy is a great fellow to be around, always cheerful, helpful, and kind…with a great sense of humor. Tommy is a Veteran of the U.S. Merchant Marines, a proud member of Kenosha’s Navy Club Ship 40, The […]