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My Time

This time of year is my time.  There is nothing better than the early morning cool, listening to the birds, and feeling the cool damp of the morning while drinking coffee in the sunrise. When I was learning to fly … Continue reading

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Airports & Cats

Jeff and I stand at the front of the hangar.  As we watch student pilots practice their approaches and landings, we revel in the wonderful evening.  The weather is perfect for perfecting landings–except for the westerly winds, which forces the … Continue reading

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Airports&Cats

Jeff and I stand at the front of the hangar.  As we watch student pilots practice their approaches and landings, we revel in the wonderful evening.  The weather is perfect for perfecting landings–except for the westerly winds, which forces the … Continue reading

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Oh! The Humanity!

Our friends, Mike and Robin, sat across the table from us and he was explaining the recent Garfield comic. He thought it was hilarious; we have to agree. Check out the comic from February 3 (http://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2011/02/03#.U7q84vk7um4). Garfield is sitting there … 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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Tools Needed for Your Office

Starting your own business can truly be a challenge.  There are certain things you need to acquire in order to create an effective, cost-efficient working environment.  These “things,” if you will, can add up to a healthy chunk of change, … Continue reading

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Cats, Friends, and Growing Up

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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Spike and Gracie

Ardis looks at Gracie lounging on the couch.  The cat is taking great pleasure in napping and shedding at the same time.  “Do you think it’s too late to establish a No Cats on the Furniture rule?” Ardis asks.  I … Continue reading

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