Monthly Archives: December 2010

The End of 2010

It’s here!  We have again reached the end of another year. Now it’s time to look back to see what was accomplished, what failed, what was good, what was bad, take measurement, and plan for a better 2011. What was … Continue reading

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Computer Glitches

Today’s blog is a little late and a bit short. It’s because of computer glitches. Yesterday’s blog actually came out the day before but, because of computer glitches, the blog moved to the wrong day, then somehow became double published … Continue reading

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We’re All In This Together

And, according to some of my old Navy pilot buddies, “None of us are getting out alive!” If there were a group of humans who possess an almost morbidly comedic viewpoint of death, it would be Navy carrier pilots. Only … Continue reading

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Hey – what’s happening here?

Those were the last words of Captain Robert Loft, 38 years ago tonight. Eastern Airlines Flight 401 departed New York’s JFK airport at 9:20 in the evening enroute to Miami International Airport. The flight progressed normally until about 11:30. On … Continue reading

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Hey – what’s happening here?

Those were the last words of Captain Robert Loft, 38 years ago tonight. Eastern Airlines Flight 401 departed New York’s JFK airport at 9:20 in the evening enroute to Miami International Airport. The flight progressed normally until about 11:30. On … Continue reading

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Reindeer and Gun Sights

We were sitting around the table last night catching up.  That was when my father-in-law hit on something close to the heart of every editor.  Apparently, he and his wife were thinking back across their 85 years reflecting on terms … Continue reading

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Modern Day Heroes

When people might ask about heroes, a few names always come to mind. They are names from the era of naval aviation just preceding my time. A couple of those names somewhat go together; James Bond Stockdale and Douglas Hegdahl. … Continue reading

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It’s A Wonderful Life

Christmas would not be Christmas without the “Christmas movies.” There are two movies everyone must see in order to truly experience Christmas. In 1983, the movie, A Christmas Story, hit the streets to almost immediate success. It was hilarious to … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas

I am a Christian and as such, I grew up believing the story of the birth of Jesus. I understand there are many other religions and viewpoints in the world. Because I am an American, I have the freedom to … Continue reading

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The Eve of Christmas Eve

We are beginning such a wonderful period. By now, most of us are in the process of forgetting our jobs, ignoring negative world events, focusing on family, and maybe thinking about the meaning of Christmas. I would hope we are … Continue reading

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