Category Archives: Life in General

Street Smarts, Book Smarts, and Money

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Joe Clark

Robert T. Kiyosaki co-authored a book titled Rich Dad, Poor Dad.  It is required reading for everyone who wants to be successful.  If you are one to read, you will acquire boundless information from this book. One of the important … Continue reading →

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The Barnstormers

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Joe Clark

After the First World War, aviators returned to America in search of their fortunes in aviation.  For a mere $400 or $500 each, they were able to acquire training aircraft from the government, the most common of which was the … Continue reading →

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A Very Pleasant Surprise

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Joe Clark

One wonderful thing about airplanes is that each has a lesson to teach. All a new or old pilot has to do to learn the lessons of an airplane is keep his or her eyes and ears open.  The airplane … Continue reading →

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The Other Roadway Problem

Posted on October 10, 2010 by Joe Clark

What a great Saturday.  We spent the morning working, then the afternoon at an airshow.  It was a perfect day for both.  After the airshow, it was time to make our way across the state over to Tampa.  This meant … Continue reading →

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Flying Right

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Joe Clark

I read an article published in Flying Magazine almost 20 years ago that was one of the best articles I have ever read. The article started with the observation of a cropduster landing to reload and then took off again. … Continue reading →

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TGIF – On an Air Show Weekend

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Joe Clark

It’s Friday!  Not only is it Friday, things are abuzz at the world’s greatest beach down in Florida.  This weekend, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University will host the The Embry-Riddle Wings and Waves Air Show in Daytona. The air show will … Continue reading →

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Discipline

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Joe Clark

Life is all about discipline. Everything you do in your entire life requires discipline and you can only be successful if you have discipline. Especially when it comes to writing.  Last month, I read the blog of a young writer … Continue reading →

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Extremes

Posted on October 3, 2010 by Joe Clark

I like the extremes, except when it comes to the cold.  After the month of September, I cannot go further north than Jacksonville.  It is just far too cold that far north. I think my dislike of the cold stems … Continue reading →

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Cats, Friends, and Growing Up

Posted on October 2, 2010 by Joe Clark

My friend, Bill, lost his cat, Mr. Mouse, of 19 1/2 years.  That’s a long time for a cat.  It is a long time for any kind of an animal.  It is especially hard losing a good and faithful companion … Continue reading →

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The New Airplanista is Here!

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Joe Clark

Here it is, October 1.  This is the launch date of the new electronic magazine Airplanista.  If you like airplanes, all kinds of airplanes, from Jenny’s to jets to ultralights to antique Cessnas and Pipers to biplanes and sailplanes and … Continue reading →

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