Launch the Alert 5!

Not many people in this world have heard the phrase, “Launch the Alert 5!” I mean, why would they? Unless, of course, they watched the movie, “Top Gun.” But for those of us who have lived it… it’s more than… Read moreLaunch the Alert 5!

#148—Anniversaries…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) As I’ve grown older (i.e., “seasoned”), anniversaries come and go—some are more memorable than others. At 68, my wedding anniversary in March remains the most important. I won’t pretend to try to “rank” the others,… Read more#148—Anniversaries…

#142—An Unexpected Delight

This past week, my wife and I had the pleasure to attend a reception for local authors and artists. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but since one of my simple “prose” writings had been accepted, I thought it would… Read more#142—An Unexpected Delight

#140—Car v Utility Pole… Never a Good Scenario

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) “Engine One, Engine Four. Vehicle crash. West University Avenue and 22nd Street. Respond.” I’m in the conference room downstairs, studying for a Physics exam the next day. Most of the other firefighters are reading, watching… Read more#140—Car v Utility Pole… Never a Good Scenario

#138—Sleep Problems

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) a. “In Dreams”   Patsy Cline b. “Dream On”  Hall & Oates c. “A Head Full of Dreams” Roy Orbison d. “You Make My Dreams Come True”  Coldplay e. “Sweet Dreams”  Aerosmith “Tom, do you ever… Read more#138—Sleep Problems

#137—Hookers…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) This past weekend, I took part in the Sunshine State Book Festival, an annual event for authors and publishers. Over 150 authors were there, including me. Like many others, I had several stacks of my… Read more#137—Hookers…

#131—Japan Air Lines 747: Engine Out

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Naval Air Station, Agana, Guam – 1974 Oohhhh, baby. That’s it. “Ooh-Ga!” A little lower. “Ah-Ooh-Ga!” Don’t stop… “AHHH-OOOH-GAAA!” “Chet. Chet. Wake up, Chet.” “What the hell, Borne? I’m in the middle of a dream.”… Read more#131—Japan Air Lines 747: Engine Out

#129—I May Have Left the Navy But…

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.”? In what movie did we hear, “Normal is a setting on the dryer.”? In what song did we hear?The full moon… Read more#129—I May Have Left the Navy But…

#122—“Three-two…” and Other Navy “Numbers” I Can Never Forget

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “Life gets more precious when there’s less of it to waste.”? In what movie (and who said it), did we hear, “We thought you was a toad.”? In what song (and who sang… Read more#122—“Three-two…” and Other Navy “Numbers” I Can Never Forget

#113—“Another Day in Paradise…”

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) Who said, “When things go wrong, don’t go with them.”? In what movie (and how said it) did we hear, “We’re Marines, sir. We’re paid to adapt, to improve, to overcome.”? In what song (and… Read more#113—“Another Day in Paradise…”