Author Archives: Bobo

On Being Wrong

Posted on 02/11/2014 by Bobo

I am 68.  As I “look back,” I am amazed that I made it to 68, being so “wrong” about everything in Life.  Kinda surprised I’m not incarcerated somewhere, and I know I am probably going to Hell for it … Continue reading →

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The Smart Watch…

Posted on 14/10/2014 by Bobo

A Fighter Pilot pilot walks into a bar and takes a seat next to a very attractive woman. He gives her a quick glance then casually looks at his watch for a moment. The woman notices this and asks, “Is … Continue reading →

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The Origin of the BratPin

Posted on 12/10/2014 by Bobo

On a winter afternoon in December 2009 a 63-year old man sat reading in his favorite chair.  A warm fire was burning in the freestanding fireplace in his living room.  He was reading Mary Edwards Wertsch’s book, “Military Brats: Legacies … Continue reading →

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On Hunting Prairie Dogs

Posted on 11/10/2014 by Bobo

Last week I attended a Military Brats Gathering, hosted by Overseas Brats.  A ‘gathering’ as opposed to a reunion in that reunions tend to focus on specific high schools.  At the ‘gathering’ we had ‘kids’ from schools across the world. … Continue reading →

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Everything After, “but Bush…”

Posted on 28/09/2014 by Bobo

It seems that anything that surfaces to today, the detriment of our current president, or his administration is met with, “…but Bush, ya-da, ya-da, ya-da…”  I don’t care about “but Bush!”  Time and time again that tact has been used … Continue reading →

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The Bullshit Flag

Posted on 28/09/2014 by Bobo

This is ‘a’ Bullshit Flag.  There are several versions ‘out there,’ but this one will suffice for my blog.  I will ‘throw it’ on future posts when I decide something or another is “bullshit.”  “And what gives me the authority,” you might … Continue reading →

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New Age Driving Tips – The No Left Turn Sign

Posted on 23/09/2014 by Bobo

For the most part, you can ignore these guys – everyone else does…   …especially if you are in a hurry, or you know that the placement of these signs is “bullshit.” There is a stretch of highway on my … Continue reading →

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Naming Cars

Posted on 23/09/2014 by Bobo

I had to go over to BG (Bowling Green) this morning and was passed by a Honda “Pilot.” It’s a little ‘boxy’ for me, but it got me to thinking… Have you ever seen a car named, “The Ford Lawyer?” … Continue reading →

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Vetting Air Force Officers

Posted on 23/09/2014 by Bobo

I can only speak to the ‘vetting’ of Air Force officers from the the period I was on active duty, 1968 – 1988. From the moment I entered active duty I was continually being vetted for command.  That’s they very … Continue reading →

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Have You Thought About…

Posted on 19/09/2014 by Bobo

About 9 or 10 months before I retired from Northwest Airlines I was called to take a flight from Detroit to Ft. Myers, FL.  I was an A-320 Captain at the time, and was sitting ‘Alert;’ essentially “on call.”  I … Continue reading →

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