Category Archives: Life in General

My Favorite Student

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Joe Clark

Becky was a wonderful person.  From the moment I first met her, she was on her way to becoming one of my favorite students.  Becky came to me by way of a fellow airport bum and friend, Dave, a pilot, … Continue reading →

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True Solitude

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Joe Clark

In yesterday’s blog, I touched on the peculiar sense of solitude found only in flying alone.  I have spent my fair share of flight time flying solo.  In my Part 135 days, I was alone from Sunday night to Friday … Continue reading →

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Modern Day Writing Tools

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Joe Clark

We were on a road trip, having shut down production for a very rare moment.  Typically, we work close to 14 hours a day and through the weekend.  It reminds me of my days in the Navy when I was … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Fields Forever

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Joe Clark

OK, so I was arcing about the web reading other blogs last night and came across FlyingGma’s Blog about going to a fly-in with the top down.  She and her husband started out on their motorcycle, but then changed their … Continue reading →

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The Maytag Repairman Isn’t Alone

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Joe Clark

Working as a writer is greatly different from working any other kind of job.  For one, you must be ready for a life filled with solitude.  Writing is one of those things you do best alone.  You must also possess … Continue reading →

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More Treasures of The Garage

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Joe Clark

First it was the Dzus key, then the old high school yearbooks. Then we hit the mother lode.  We found some very important old photos for which I had been searching for a long time.  I shot these photos as … Continue reading →

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Hit the Slide

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Joe Clark

Wow!  Can you believe Steven Slater did what he did?  Yes, of course you can, because you have thought of doing something similar yourself.  Go on, admit it. I do not believe Slater was dissatisfied with his employer; I think … Continue reading →

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Rest Easy Senator Stevens

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Joe Clark

This week, word came of former Senator Ted Stevens’ death in an airplane accident in Alaska.  He perished with the pilot and four others when the aircraft they were in collided with the side of a mountain.  Four others survived.  … Continue reading →

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Memories of Cuba

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Joe Clark

One afternoon, one of my friends and I speak of Cuba, Castro, and what might come with Castro’s passing.  I comment that I cannot wait for Cuba to open, so I can visit the island nation again.  He is of … Continue reading →

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Eastline Brief

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Joe Clark

Yesterday, my wife found my dzus key.  Afterward, I found myself thinking more about the T-28B Trojan which was the first Navy airplane I flew in flight training.  Here is another memory I have from that time in my life. … Continue reading →

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