Monthly Archives: September 2011

Exactly …

This is the true joy of life, the being used for a purpose— recognized by yourself as the mighty one. The being a force of nature, instead of a feverish,selfish little clod of ailments and grievances— complaining that the worldwill … Continue reading

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“FAIPs” – First Assignment Instructor Pilots

Air Training Command (ATC) tended to “eat it’s young.” We would bring back a certain number of recent UPT grads as instructor pilots (IPs). There was both ‘good,’ and bad’ with this practice. We used to refer to these guys … Continue reading

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Air Training Command Check Rides

In Air Training Command (ATC) we didn’t put ‘bombs on target.’ We didn’t do any aerial refueling. We didn’t haul any stinking cargo – but we did take check rides! Gawd, did we ever! By regulation, we were required to … Continue reading

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“My fine friend; my good friend…”

There’s a scene from “Lonesome Dove” where Gus, played by Robert Duvall, is saying goodbye to the Xavier, the local saloon keeper.  Gus and the boys are about to set off on a cattle drive from South Texas to Montana.  … Continue reading

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Ever Wonder What a Chicken Thinks?

I built a chicken coop when I retired.  I typically have between 8 and 10 hens out there at any given time. I enjoy sitting out there, with my coffee, just watching them… Someone once saw one of my chickens … Continue reading

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Philosophy 101

(This category, “Philosophy,” is one that I am going to use to share the philosophies that have guided my life.  I have quite a few of them that I have acquired over the years; that have “guided” me on my … Continue reading

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Proud of Your Kids? Tell them…

I grew up continually seeking “approval” from ‘Dear Ole Dad.’  It seems I could never do enough.  I would work my ass off for hours on end, just hoping for a small nod of approval.  Never came.  Didn’t stop me … Continue reading

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Jim’s Dumb Kid…

Jim was our statistician at Command Flight Safety.  He was a civilian, but had flown P-51s in WW II.  He was a gentle, quiet man, but when he spoke, he was very knowledgeable.  Often what he had to say was … Continue reading

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The Essence of Sobriety…

  Grampa Bob, and Noah…

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