Nov 11
Today in the United States we celebrate Veterans. So when you see one today thank them. Thirty three years ago in Kansas City I signed on the line my intent to become a Marine. Yesterday they celebrated 240 years. But the seed to become a Marine was planted many years before. When I was younger …
Nov 10
Today 33 years ago I was placed on a bus to Kansas City to stay at motel so that I could go to MEPS on the 11th. It was a fantastic trip that started me on a very rewarding path. Each of my Brothers and Sisters were forged into Marines at either MCRD San Diego; …
Nov 09
Wow what an awesome experience, I survived the weekend and I have the pleasure of experiencing another Monday. I know many have an issue with Monday. Here is what I have come to realize If I am able to breathe and able to use any of my senses it is a wonderful day. So many …
Nov 08
My Grandfather was always giving me nuggets of wisdom as I was growing up. Every now and again when I am having problems processing something I will go out to “Old Blue” my Grandfathers ’83 Chevy C-10 for some reason it helps me focus my thoughts; my Grandfather was at least to me a wise …
Nov 03
My eyes have opened, I am still alive; thank you God for giving me another day. Each day becomes better because of you God. Today I have the pleasure of doing Quality Control inspections for a handful of our field techs. We have had quite a few new ones come on line so I have …
Nov 02
I am very grateful for the 5 runs in the top of the 12th to bring a 7-2 victory and the crown to the KC Royals. A true demonstration of determination, tenacity and perseverance. I watched numerous times as gratitude to God from the players, each time they celebrated a milestone in the contest they …
Apr 08
As many may have noticed I recently became the big 5.0. My loving and compassionate wife kept asking why you are putting a period between the five and zero. I told her it makes it a little easier for me to deal with. I want to think of aging similar to changes in software; hopefully …
Sep 06
It’s time. I kept hearing that in the back of my mind. It’s time. It’s time for what? Oh, I know! What’s coming up? Football! No, that’s not what it’s time about. Oh yeah, the dreaded event. The Humorous speech contest. That’s not funny. It’s time to become proactive. Proactive for what? Getting ready for a contest? …
Sep 06
Thursday I had an interesting experience. For those that don’t know I am a certified Residential Broadband Premise Specialist (I am the cable guy). Occasionally we run cable under the house to keep a good exterior appearance. The customer didn’t speak English my Spanish really wasn’t that good so I used a friend of mine …
Sep 06
I remember when a friend sent me an email wanting me to check out her new calendar on decluttering. I was between gigs at the time so I downloaded the calendar and in 2 days I knocked out the first quarter of the year. I came up with all sorts of excess I wanted to …
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