Author Archives: Bobo

The Unholy Trinity: Resolution – Sandy

Posted on 23/10/2012 by Bobo

Oh hell, I was so in love with Sandy.  The “love of my Life;” the One!  Then on 17 August 1967, at 1330 hours, it all came crashing down.  I was dumped! For years upon years every year, on August … Continue reading →

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The “Unholy Trinity”

Posted on 23/10/2012 by Bobo

( My ‘mentor’ continues to encourage me to keep these posts shorter.  So, at his urging, I am going to break this thread into 4 parts.  The first will introduce the thread; the following 3 will discuss their eventual resolutions.) … Continue reading →

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“Super?”

Posted on 20/10/2012 by Bobo

In early ’76, Lt. Col. Dick Hansen reported to the squadron (25thFTS) as our new commander.  Dick was an ‘energetic’ individual; always with a big smile and an ‘upbeat’ demeanor.  Upbeat to where it was contagious.  Refreshing. One of the … Continue reading →

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I Can Live My Life, or, My ‘Story’…

Posted on 20/10/2012 by Bobo

A few years ago I had the opportunity to attend a ‘lifestyle workshop.’  One of the exercises was to take a facet of out lives – one that continues to trouble us – and write about it. We were given … Continue reading →

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Jokes – 1

Posted on 20/10/2012 by Bobo

As much as I love telling ‘stories,’ I love telling jokes.  Often I will begin a joke as a ‘story – you might never know!  I love integrating actual people I have met into my jokes.  That way, we both … Continue reading →

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“Persent – Arms!” …or, Putters!

Posted on 18/10/2012 by Bobo

In 1978 MGen. Ralph S. Saunders, Commander, Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Service, came to Vance AFB to speak at a student graduation.  I had met General Saunders in 1974 when I was in the 56th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron … Continue reading →

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The “National Stupid Quotient”

Posted on 18/10/2012 by Bobo

I have thought for years now that we should have a “National Stupid Quotient” (NSQ).  Analogous to the ‘Chill Factor,’ or ‘Heat Index,’ or ‘Smog Index,’ the National Stupid Quotient would alert people to just ‘how stupid it is out … Continue reading →

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Uncle Bob: State Bureaucrats

Posted on 17/10/2012 by Bobo

My Mother, ‘Mom,’ had 4 older brothers, and 4 older sisters.  Of my uncles, Uncle Bob had the best – maybe some folks would say ‘the sickest’ – sense of humor.  I tend to emulate his humor every chance I … Continue reading →

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The Swiss Family Holliker: Johannes – Life in Switzerland

Posted on 16/10/2012 by Bobo

I am defining the “intermediate years” as the years between 1818 and 1833, when Johannes came to America. I received an email from Max last week (Oct. 2012) that lends a great deal of insight into Johannes during this period.  … Continue reading →

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“It Took Me 28 Years, but…”

Posted on 15/10/2012 by Bobo

Around 10-12 years ago I was in San Antonio, TX for a visit.  Part of my plan was to play golf at Randolph Field with my good friend, Mikey.  At the time, Mikey was flying for an “Air Life” outfit … Continue reading →

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