Author Archives: Bobo

Sissy Boys

Posted on 13/01/2013 by Bobo

I think we, as a nation, are becoming a nation of “sissy boys.”  Listening to Fox News this morning, they reported that a kid has been suspended from pre-school for pointing his finger at another kid, like a gun.  Oh … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Cartoons – 3

Posted on 13/01/2013 by Bobo
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One Pissed Off Letter….

Posted on 12/01/2013 by Bobo

I think I come by my penchant for letter-writing naturally.  In 1997 Mom wrote this following letter to United Airlines, in behalf of her sister, Jan. Dear Ms. Doolittle, I am a 77-year old lady and have a terrible problem … Continue reading →

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Those Who Have Walked Through my Life – Ed

Posted on 11/01/2013 by Bobo

It continually amazes me who “walks through my Life;” and when they show up.  It kinda reinforces the mantra, “When the Student is ready, the Teacher will come.” Towards the end of my flying career I had the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Just a Slab of Concrete…

Posted on 10/01/2013 by Bobo

Outside of Hanger 12, at Randolph Field, TX, on the southeast corner, sits a slab of concrete.  I don’t know; maybe 6 feet square, and 12 inches high?  But it’s been there ever since I can remember.  And so why … Continue reading →

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“Throw a Nickel on the Grass…”

Posted on 08/01/2013 by Bobo

When I was a kid, my folks had an album of “risque” Air Force songs by Oscar Brand.  (He used the word “ass.”  Oh, Horrors!)   It was a 78 rpm record.  Remember those?  Anyway, we weren’t allowed to listen … Continue reading →

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Colonel Ralph S. Parr

Posted on 08/01/2013 by Bobo

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

Posted on 07/01/2013 by Bobo

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

Posted on 07/01/2013 by Bobo

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

Posted on 06/01/2013 by Bobo

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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