Author Archives: Bobo

“Just Wanted to Make Sure You knew….”

Posted on 26/02/2014 by Bobo

I was flying with our squadron commander one day.  He was in the front seat, and I was in the back (T-38A).  I didn’t have a great deal of respect for him; he was a “reg reader.”  A “matrix colonel.” … Continue reading →

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Challenging Disrespect

Posted on 25/02/2014 by Bobo

Went out to the base this morning (180th Fighter Wing) to talk with Beth for bit.  There were two airmen (Security Police) on duty at the gate when I drove up for an ID check.  It looked like a new … Continue reading →

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WNA – 3

Posted on 25/02/2014 by Bobo

“Knowledge was inherent in all things.  The world was a library…” Chief Luther Standing Bear, Oglala Sioux

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Discovering Dana

Posted on 21/02/2014 by Bobo

Story Time: In Sept. 1963 I was a ‘New Kid’ at General H.H. Arnold HS, Wiesbaden, Germany.  Sitting against the wall that first morning I was scared sh*tless. One person ‘reached out’ to me, Dana Shumard.  I don’t know why … Continue reading →

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Bill Bowman

Posted on 20/02/2014 by Bobo

I once read that when the last person speaks your name then you are truly lost to the ages. Often, in my morning prayers, I will mention my gratitude for my ancestors and certain people who have ‘walked through my … Continue reading →

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WNA – 2

Posted on 17/02/2014 by Bobo

“It does not require many words to speak the truth.” I would love my grand kids to pay attention to this; especially whenever they hear a pollution speak.  And to keep this in mind when they are speaking…

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The Wisdom of the Native Americans (WNA) – 1

Posted on 16/02/2014 by Bobo

When I first got sober I began searching.  Exactly for what I didn’t know, but I knew I was searching for something.  And then one day I stumbled across a book, “The Wisdom of the Native Americans,” Edited by Kent … Continue reading →

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Awaiting a Gate Assignment in Sioux Falls

Posted on 12/02/2014 by Bobo

I had to divert into Sioux Falls, SD one day because of inclement weather in Minneapolis.  Rain, snow – I cain’t remember; doesn’t matter.  There were a “few” of us who diverted that day, and we all ended up sitting … Continue reading →

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Airline Executives

Posted on 12/02/2014 by Bobo

(Time to ‘uncork’ one…Warning:  Contains adult language, and directed contempt.) I went to work for Northwest Airlines in January 1989.  I left the Air Force as a lieutenant colonel, having served as a flying squadron commander.  The challenge I was … Continue reading →

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‘The True Joy of Life’

Posted on 08/02/2014 by Bobo
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