Monthly Archives: January 2013

Colonel Ralph S. Parr

I received an email yesterday from a dear friend.  He in turn related a story about Col. Ralph S. Parr, Fighter Pilot that (absolutely) needs to be told, and preserved. Col. Parr was a Fighter Pilot.  He recently passed away: … Continue reading

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Bankers

I hold bankers right down there with used car dealers, land developers and politicians in the ‘food chain’ of professions.  They fall somewhat below hookers… On Saturday I took a year’s worth of coins I had collected in 2012 to … Continue reading

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Choices

I begin each morning these days with a daily meditation.  I read it, then reflect upon it throughout the day.  This year I am using a book entitled, “Meditations with Native American Elders,” by Don L. Coyhis.  It is a … Continue reading

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Hootie

Frequently I will wake up during the night to the sound of a hoot owl outside my window.  It doesn’t disturb me; matter of fact, I find it comforting.  I’ll lay there for a moment before sleep returns, often reflecting … Continue reading

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Col. Hadley N. Thompson

Every so often I see a name ‘from the past’ listed in one of the various publications I receive – the name of someone who has flown his “Final Flight West.”  The other day I saw the name: Colonel Hadley … Continue reading

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