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Over the past four days, I have attended three different musical events. This is an atypical action-packed few days for me. One of the many areas of change I have noticed about getting a bit older is I have to… Continue Reading →
Since my retirement, I have been exercising on a regular basis. While there are many interesting human interactions that occur in a workout gym that I have been tempted to write about, today I encountered a situation that pushed me… Continue Reading →
Even with glasses, my vision had been blurry for a few years. I made two trips to optometrists trying to get my glasses prescription adjusted. On my third try, I visited a different optometrist. She determined my vision was askew… Continue Reading →
I read a lot of books. Most of what I read is entertaining for a while but forgettable in the long run. There are a few profound books that changed my life when I first read them, and they continue… Continue Reading →
This past weekend I helped my son move his aquarium to his new apartment. He has a 60-gallon aquarium that is always in immaculate condition. It is the sort of aquarium set up that makes one think; I want an… Continue Reading →
It is coming up on 5 years since I took early retirement from Hewlett Packard. While I worked as a minister for 3 of those 5 years, my 25 years at HP defined my work life. I am currently not… Continue Reading →
I have always liked the idea of sailing on a boat. The picture of me traveling over water with the wind as the source of power is peaceful and invigorating. There are technical aspects of sailing I also find interesting…. Continue Reading →
The winter Olympics have started. I like the Olympics. There is something special about an event that only occurs every 4 years where the participants train their entire lives for perhaps one defining moment. The Olympic event happens in various… Continue Reading →
I received a Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welder for my birthday this past year. The fact that I had another birthday is not that great, the fact that I now have a welder is very cool. You see, I have… Continue Reading →
I have been slowly making my way through the latest Ken Burns documentary film on the Vietnam War. This is a very good series that successfully brings back many memories and provides an educational perspective on a turbulent time in… Continue Reading →