Author Archives: Bobo

“Captain, You Didn’t Win a Thing…”

Posted on 01/05/2012 by Bobo

Was on my way out to Vegas one Friday afternoon.  Had just signed out, suited up and was about to walk out the door, helmet and flight plan in hand when I heard a voice behind me, “Colonel, hold on … Continue reading →

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Hiding No More, Forever…

Posted on 28/04/2012 by Bobo

‘Hiding’ has been a survival tool of mine for what seems, forever.  I don’t know if I have ever lived a day without hiding from someone, or something…. It’s a ‘character defect’ of mine.  It’s a character defect that until … Continue reading →

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My Friend Harry…

Posted on 24/04/2012 by Bobo

I met Harry in 2006. I stopped by his place to inquire about raising brown-egg chickens.  When I explained why I was there, the first thing he told me was, “Well, you can’t make any money at it!”  Then he … Continue reading →

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Handling Jerks: 101

Posted on 23/04/2012 by Bobo

I never was good at confronting bullies and/or ‘jerks’ directly.  But over the years, I developed a manner of dealing with these fools that many of them have yet to recognize.  And I think that’s the sweet part of it… … Continue reading →

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“LA Center, this is Austin P. Decker, III, on Guard!”

Posted on 08/04/2012 by Bobo

I don’t know when I first heard the story of ‘Austin P. Decker, III;’ maybe in the fall of 1970 just after night flying in Tweets (T-37s)?  That’s when stories like this were told.  They are funny in and of … Continue reading →

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‘New Age’ Ohio Driving Regulations

Posted on 30/03/2012 by Bobo

In flying ‘good enough’ was never good enough for me.  For some it was; not for me.  I always reached for the “Outstanding,” and upon occasion, was able to catch it… Today, in retirement, I don’t fly.  Just doesn’t hold … Continue reading →

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On Death…

Posted on 01/03/2012 by Bobo

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.  Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours.  Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things … Continue reading →

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Say Goodnight…

Posted on 01/03/2012 by Bobo

Say Goodnight… I don’t know if I can ever fully appreciate how Johannes Holliger must have felt that early spring day in April 1833, as he readied himself to leave his home in Rein, Switzerland.  Johannes was 30 years old, … Continue reading →

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On Being an Alcohol ‘Abuser’

Posted on 01/03/2012 by Bobo

  I would like to offer perhaps a different perspective on the commonly used description for those of us suffering from alcoholism – that of “alcohol abuser.”  I would think that for most of you, your immediate reaction is something … Continue reading →

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Terpin Hydrate

Posted on 26/02/2012 by Bobo

I never knew what this was, until the other day.  I took a lot of it in my youth, but today it’s banned by the FDA.  For our own protection, of course… In my youth I knew it as ‘cough … Continue reading →

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