“That danged washer is broke down again,” Mom said over the phone to Dad. He was working at the Requa Air Force Station. Earlier that year he had been able to get permission from the Base Commander to use the station’s laundry facilities. A few minutes later Dad called back. Mom lifted the receiver from…

Yesterday, I had an appointment with my doctor at the Reno VA. It was a good visit, I’m in pretty good heath so there is little to nothing for me to worry about. On the way out of the building I noticed an old man, hunched over his walker working his way up the sidewalk. I…

Saturday I worked from midnight until six a.m. then had to double back by 10 p.m. to work until six a.m. on Sunday. It didn’t end there. I had to return to work as scheduled on Sunday by six p.m. and work until midnight. By this time I really needed to find the energizer bunny,…

And the saga continues… Late last night I decided go get myself another pair of black togs. I like them because they are comfortable to wear while standing and walking the majority of  the night at the radio station. There were some errands I had to do for my wife today, so I took care of…

It’s been 27-years since the U.S. Air Force fired me as an Environmental Health, Medical and Rescue Tech. The day I was discharged, I felt like my world was ending. Happily, I was wrong. While my experiences that led up to my dismissal were horrible and emotionally damaging, I survived it…and moved on from it.…

So much for simplicity and organization after a visit from that famous lawyer, Mr. Murphy. I woke up this morning to find my black lab and pit bull playing tug-of-war with one of my black slip-on shoes. And jus ‘behind them were the remains of one of my tennis shoes. I was certain it was…

It’s a little late to call it spring cleaning, but it feels good none the less. I’ve gone through my drawers and my closet, getting rid of the things I don’t wear or can’t fit. I’ve always been a pretty simple in my way of dress. Blue jeans and a white button down or pocket…

Sometimes good jus’ happens and sometimes good costs a little-bit. In this case it cost me only 20-bucks. Up the street from our house is a 13-year-old boy. He lives with his Grandmother since his Grandpa died on April 1 and it’s been hard on the young man. He doesn’t know who his real dad…

It has certainly been an interesting morning. I know that this subject will be a turn-off for many as it is both uncomfortable and confusing. If you are jus’ trying out God, like kicking the tires on a car, good for you. If you ‘re growing closer to God by volunteering and going to church,…

Kyle turned 16-years-old on Tuesday.  However he didn’t get a chance to celebrate the day with me and his step-mom, since he was with his mother arid step-father. A friend of mine told me that I  should have celebrated his birthday while he was at our home and not at his mother’s home. I decided…