#161—The “Pucker Factor”

Trivia Questions (Answers @ end) According to Professor Google, the term, “Pucker Factor,” originated somewhere, sometime in the 60s. I never knew the term during my early elementary and junior high school years, though there were times when it would… Read more#161—The “Pucker Factor”

#160 – Quotes… and Happy New Year!

I’m “cheating” on this blog post. With the holidays, visits to family… visits from family… life got busy again. Not a bad thing for a retired guy. So, I’m reposting this message from last year. It was one of my… Read more#160 – Quotes… and Happy New Year!

#155—4 Years & Counting

It was Veteran’s Day 2019 BEFORE the pandemic. A mere four years ago (that’s 28 “dog years,” if you believe that myth). That’s when I began my weekly blog, A Veteran’s Journey. This is Blog #155. When I started writing… Read more#155—4 Years & Counting

#121—The “Decision”

“Dismissed for Academic Reasons.” There it was in black and white in May 1973. Now, why on earth would Florida State University want me to depart their wonderful institution? Probably it was because this was my first year away from… Read more#121—The “Decision”