Author Archives: Bobo

One Rod, or Two?

Posted on 11/05/2014 by Bobo

And so I decided I would buy the boys, Noah (6) and Evan (4) each a cane fishing pole, and teach hem how to fish. There’s a great little fishing tackle store in Maumee, OH about 8-10 miles from me. … Continue reading →

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The Honor of Talking to My Class – 50 Years Later

Posted on 09/05/2014 by Bobo

The Graduating Class of 1964, Gen. H.H. Arnold High School, Wiesbaden, West Germany, held a 50th Reunion in Austin, TX last month.  I was reluctant to attend because I really didn’t know anyone, except Doc.  But Doc continued to encourage … Continue reading →

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Shredding the Lies of a 16-Year Old

Posted on 01/05/2014 by Bobo

And so I actually attended a high school reunion last week – my 50th.  I was ‘a little’ apprehensive as I drove to San Antonio, but not as much as I had been before.  I guess it was time.  And … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Know Either Jim..

Posted on 25/04/2014 by Bobo

I had been working with Jim S. for about 3-4 years (in therapy) when one morning he sat back in his chair and just looked at me, saying nothing.  He just stared at me with a grin.  Then after a … Continue reading →

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Suspending Surveillance

Posted on 16/04/2014 by Bobo

Looks like the mayor of NYC is “pulling the plug” on surveillance of suspected terror plots within the muslim community – because somebody complained. Now those assets can be deployed to keep watch over those pesky Lutheran jihad guys… Remember … Continue reading →

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The Inspiration to be an Air Force Pilot

Posted on 15/04/2014 by Bobo

  Alan was my ‘roomie’ at Korat, Thailand in 1974.  Another one of the blessings in my life has been his friendship over these many years.  The other day he sent an email to me, explaining how he became inspired … Continue reading →

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Proud Graduate of Gen. H.H. Arnold HS, 1964

Posted on 12/04/2014 by Bobo

It is the custom here in Northwest Ohio for folks to place signs in their yards to commemorate the graduations of their kids from high school.  So every year come June these annual signs will be popping up. I graduated … Continue reading →

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Creating…

Posted on 06/04/2014 by Bobo

I have always been somewhat of an ‘entrepreneur’ without actually knowing it, per se.  As it turns out, ‘creating stuff’ – creating something from nothing – has always fascinated me.  Even thinking of stuff to create has intrigued me. In … Continue reading →

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Texas Bluebonnets

Posted on 31/03/2014 by Bobo

I have always loved Texas bluebonnets.  Along side their highways and in the Hill Country – they hardly ever seem to not capture my attention.   I seem to miss them this time of year more than any other – … Continue reading →

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Finding the Father

Posted on 27/03/2014 by Bobo

I was out in Albuquerque last month and came across this painting. I must have stared at it for 30 minutes or so, while standing there in the gallery.  It just spoke to me; so much symbolism for me. What … Continue reading →

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