Author Archives: Bobo

Sometimes Ya Just Get Bit in the Ass….

Posted on 10/02/2013 by Bobo

When my daughter Dana was 3 or 4, my son went into the hospital to have his adenoids removed.  I think it was a 2 or 3 day stay, and Sue stayed with him.  That meant that in the evenings … Continue reading →

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Introduction to “Military Brats” – 1

Posted on 10/02/2013 by Bobo

There is a book, “Military Brats: Legacies of Childhood Inside the Fortress,” by Mary Edwards Wertsch.  It was written in 1991, and I bought it in the mid-1990s.  I was an Air Force ‘Brat.’ It probably took me the better … Continue reading →

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Close you Eyes, and Fold your Hands…

Posted on 09/02/2013 by Bobo

When I talk to “new kids” in the program of recovery (from alcoholism) I frequently use a lesson I was taught early on – to give them an idea what they are up against in the beginning.  What I do … Continue reading →

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Loneliness, and Aloneness…

Posted on 08/02/2013 by Bobo

A couple years ago, my cousin Gary sent a book to me, “Grandfather,” by Tom Brown.  It is a story of a Native American who lived ‘without limits or time.’  As described by Mr. Brown, ‘his life was one of … Continue reading →

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A Dinner of a Different Flavor…

Posted on 08/02/2013 by Bobo

This is a story of a “different flavor” than the preceding one.  This story took place at the Alamo Cafe, in San Antonio, TX, in the mid-’80’s. One evening four of us, and our wives, decided to go out for … Continue reading →

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St. Valentine’s Day – 2011

Posted on 08/02/2013 by Bobo

Wife 2.0’s (two-dot-oh’s) birthday was 14 February.  In 2011 we went to Columbus (OH) to celebrate with her 3 daughters.   I knew we were going to dinner, but beyond that, I knew relatively little about events planned for the … Continue reading →

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Perspective: UPT Operations

Posted on 07/02/2013 by Bobo

When I went through UPT (Undergraduate Pilot Training) in 1970/71, we had 11 pilot training bases.  In the late ’60’s, early ’70’s, we were producing around 2,500 pilots per year.  With a “wash-out” rate of nearly 50%, that meant taking … Continue reading →

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I Flew…

Posted on 07/02/2013 by Bobo
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What Will We Do with You Now?

Posted on 06/02/2013 by Bobo

In January 1984 I came out on the Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.) list.  Shortly thereafter I was called into the Boss’s office after flying one day.  I really liked my commander at the time, Nick A., so I … Continue reading →

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What Does Your ‘Word’ Mean to You?

Posted on 06/02/2013 by Bobo

(I have enjoyed this blog and have used it for a myriad of purposes.  To ‘tell stories’ I have heard – to honor both the story, and the storyteller.  To shares bits and pieces of my recovery from alcoholism.  To … Continue reading →

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