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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 →
On our return drive from Denali National Park to Anchorage, we stopped in the lovely town of Talkeetna. Talkeetna is the jumping off point for Denali adventures such as mountain climbing and airplane rides. The Alaska railroad also stops in… Continue Reading →
I just returned from a 10-day trip to Alaska. I would call this trip a vacation if I were still working but since I am retired, this is just how I roll. This was my second trip to Alaska. I… 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 →
By now you are aware that I am an aviation geek. One of my favorite airplanes of all time is the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. This airplane was one of the most heavily used bombers in World War 2. The… Continue Reading →
I have always wanted to like Bob Dylan. It seems like it would be cool to say “yeah, I am into Dylan.” As hard as I have tried to be a hip Dylan fan, I just don’t get it. I… Continue Reading →
Since my retirement, I have more time to do things I have thought about but never had the time to attempt. Hmm, that last statement sounded a bit too noble. Let’s try again. Since my retirement, I am doing what… Continue Reading →
April 8, 1974 was a day I will never forget. I have mentioned in previous blog posts that I am a baseball fan. On this April day 44 years ago, a sacred baseball record, nobody ever thought would be broken… Continue Reading →