I'm the village idiot, I don't have anything to do with this pathetic little opera, I just felt like passing through!
Smittie The ball has fallen in Times Square. 2012 has begun. If the Mayans are to be believed, we should all make the year a good one, it will be the last. Which is probably good advice in any case. Live each year as if it were your last. I am not one for resolutions, usually. … Read more
I spent 6 years working at Apple. Those were the best years of my career. When the .com bubble burst in late 2000, early 2001, Apple was one of the harbingers of the ensuing stock crash. In one or two days Apple’s stock went from $78 a share to less than $20 a share. I … Read more
It seems interesting that the day after the 10 anniversary of the 11 September 2001 attacks, I begin my annual training as an Army Reservist. This year I am in Fort Dix, New Jersey helping my unit prepare for deployment to Afghanistan. I will not be deploying this time. Afghanistan. What are our prospects in … Read more
As I stood in the parking lot changing out of my wet suit after a morning of surfing, I heard someone say, “hey, the world trade center blew up.” What? What are you talking about? As I got home and put the surfing gear away, I mentioned to my wife that something must be happening … Read more
Two years in a row now we have vacationed in Montana. Last year it was an RV road trip through Yellowstone National Park, on up to Missoula, Montana and then over to Spokane, Washington to see Sam Mazzola and the Rockin’ B Ranch. Sad news, The Rockin’ B is doing its last season. I highly … Read more
I have been interested in living history ever since I got involved in Civil War Re-enacting in the late ’90s when we lived in Iowa. Back then I did the tactical stuff, marching around the field shooting a springfield rifle (sans bullet) in set formation of the Napoleonic style. I quickly discovered that I was … Read more
US Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Michael J. Pernaselli 27, of Monroe, N.Y KIA 24 April 2004, Northern Arabian Gulf, Operation Iraqi Freedom US Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher E. Watts 28, of Knoxville, Tenn KIA 24 April 2004, Northern Arabian Gulf, Operation Iraqi Freedom US Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan B. … Read more
We attended a very nice Memorial Day event in Santa Cruz, which is a bit surprising. Freedom is not free. The price is non-negotiable. Each generation pays for the freedom of the next generation in blood. Memorial Day is a day to celebrate that purchase while honoring those who paid for it. US Navy Petty … Read more
The Holiday season is here and I home to participate. I’m pretty excited about that. I get to play Christmas music until after New Years. I love Christmas music. Soon we’ll watch What A Wonderful Life. Then we’ll watch White Christmas. Those are the traditions at my house. I am Thankful. I am thankful that … Read more