I was in my mother’s living room telling about a short introduction I would give on Saturday to a group of veterans. I suddenly realized I had never written an article about my Navy service. That is a heck of an omission after writing almost 200 articles, many of them about my life. It’s time…
Read moreMeditations
I’m currently reading the book, “Meditations,” which contains the writings of Marcus Aurelius, translated from ancient Greek. Marcus was once the Emperor of Rome and a well-known philosopher. I truly wish I could recall who’d recommended the book to me so that I could thank them for their valuable advice. That individual specified the version…
Read moreThe Die in Diet Resolved
Almost anyone in life who is overweight has tried various diets to see if they can find one that works and can be maintained as a lifestyle. Very few succeed. I personally have been down that road, Atkins diet, Calorie restriction, exercise it off, and almost everything short of cutting my throat. Of course, some…
Read moreOh, My Aching Back
For many years I have had back pain which limited my ability to do a lot of physical work without taking pain relievers. Over time the pain got worse, but I could still carry 50-pound bags of chicken feed, which was the measuring stick of my strength and ability to tolerate the pain. One Sunday,…
Read moreTrailer Monkeys – Fact or Fiction?
Let’s Have Some Fun I was a long-haul truck driver in the twenty years before I retired. Sometime after 9/11, I happened to hear a couple of truckers talking over the CB radio about “trailer monkeys.” My innate curiosity was tweaked, but I couldn’t get a word in edgewise to ask questions before they went…
Read moreIf They Had Lived
This afternoon, I watched an interview with Paul McCartney, a singer, songwriter, and musician best known for being a member of the Beatles band. He spoke of his relationship with John Lennon and that an important part of his life was when they co-wrote over 300 songs. That got me thinking about John’s untimely death…
Read moreHow Our Traditions Bind Us
As human beings, we desire and depend upon boundaries. Much is said about our insatiable pursuit of personal freedom. However, it is those boundaries to our freedom that we depend on most. For example, in democratic governments, we enact laws to rule our social and economic behaviors. As long as these are reasonable and agreed…
Read moreGrabbing Sunlight for More Power
Like all of you, I have been using sun power from the day we were born. It has been used by all mankind and all life on Earth throughout history. It warms us, makes plants grow, and allows us to go outdoors without flashlights. It prefers to hide its face part of the day, and…
Read moreHappy Trails To You . . . . .
As I sat down to update you on my latest hiking adventures, a sign-off chorus at the end of the Roy Rogers Show started playing in my head. “Happy trails to you, Until we meet again. Happy trails to you, Keep smiling on until then.” The link is to the entire song, but as I…
Read moreTake A Hike
It is common knowledge when someone tells you “take a hike,” it means to leave their presence; they don’t want you near. When I tell myself, “Take a hike,” it has a joyful meaning. I literally plan and execute a hike. Not a walk on pavement or a stroll in a city park, but a…
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