Y.C.M.T.S.U. No. 2

Last Come, First Served: On yet another flight but the same seat, third row bulk-head, the Stewardess who had previously taken our lunch orders (option of salmon or rubber chicken), served my row last. Although it makes no difference to me, for some reason I was told...

Patriot Day in the United States

September 11, 2001, is for patriots, forever in our memory. Thousands of people were murdered that day, by a known enemy. If you are classified as I am, a ‘boomer’ and a ‘patriot’, we learned about the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and World War II in school. Our...

Happy Birthday – Simone Hequet

My first grandchild; born 6 years ago August 31st. I am certain that all grandparents are proud of their grandkids and enjoy spoiling them as much as I do. Years ago when I heard other folks talk this way, I didn’t quite get it. I do now. I just don’t have the...

Liberty or Death?

While reading an article about the lowering of the morale bar in the United States, I was reminded by the article that I grew up with the ideals of Roy and Dale, and many that came after, grew up with the ideals of Oprah and Rosie. There is someone reading this who...

Incoming Class ©

Next fall the incoming freshmen class will have a frame of reference which is limited, naturally, as mine and yours was at that same time. I think you will see the humor and some irony. However, after reviewing the list, follow the link I provided at the end, and...

Graduation Dreams ©

We used to chuckle at an old gag about the guy from Mexico, ‘Manual Labor’. No harm meant. It is what used to be called, ‘a sense of humor’. Political correctness has all but eliminated our ability to laugh at the world. However, many graduating this month...