To write or not to write.   That really is a great idea.   To take a moment to write things down.  Take a moment in the morning, or at the end of the day, or any time in between, like at a moment when you are feeling inspired.   But write it down.  I keep a couple…

Chinese Bamboo Tree I know it sounds a little out there but hear me out on this one.  This is such a great parable.  I don’t know if you’ve heard this story about the Chinese Bamboo Tree before now but this is one of those lessons that really sticks with you.  The Chinese Bamboo Tree…

Time To Get Inspired! Words of inspiration lift the spirit, boost morale and nudge you in the direction you want to go. No two people are inspired quite the same way, and what inspires is as unique as the sound of your laughter. No two people are inspired quite the same way. One person’s inspiration…

What I learned playing with the online gaming community. A while ago I had a blast playing Halo 3 for the first time. It lead me to reflect on the countless hours I’ve poured into the Halo series over the past 8 years. Sure, I might not have much to show for it, but that…

Flying in Ketchikan, Alaska Flying SeaPlanes in Ketchikan, Alaska has been the highlight of my career in Aviation.  Began flying up there when I was 17 years old.  Literally flew around the area, that many of us termed as, “God’s Country”.  Which seemed to fit as a perfect description of this region.  The sheer beauty…

Finding new friends is like discovering gold, and or finding a diamond.  Something that is rare and valuable.  Something that can be cherished and protected.   It is in the unexpected moments in life that, we make these discoveries.  And at times, in a very timely manner. This quote is so very true.  When you find…

This season, I have discovered that I like to Garden and play in the Dirt.  Actually have raised Garden bed that I am working.   The plan is to grow a small harvest for this spring / fall.   We will have strawberries, two types of Tomatoes, Green Peppers, Red Peppers, Zuchinni and Cucumber.   Also, we have…

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Below are some of the planes I flew in SouthEast Alaska.  Based out of Kethikan, Alaska.  These beautiful, Dehavilland Beavers and Otters.   This was during the Radial Engine days.  Will Always cherish those memories and those adventures of flying around God’s Country.  I mean it was incredible.  This was in the Mid 1980’s.  I was…

Just sitting at my desk working. Pondering a great many things today.   Taking a moment to reflect on my life, and what I have done, where I have been.  And the great many friends that have been there.   The current thought is being thankful for the great “Wise Men” in my life that helped me…