This is an interlude posting.  I will not include this in the upcoming book.  Just wanted to wish all you followers a Happy Christmas.  (And a Merry New Year). I had a nice lunch today with another class C Bachelor.  Defined as married but for job reasons on his own.  Steve fixed a very nice … More Blessed Nativity & Merry New Year

And men, know this: there is something incredibly masculine and very desirable to a woman when you master the kitchen. No question about it. A man belongs in the kitchen as much as he belongs on the couch watching his favorite team on t.v. So men, belly up to the counter on the other side … More Prologue #8

Today, we have entered a land of instant meals and microwave dishes. Most of what is offered, while tasty is incredibly addictive and deadly. While we wash our hands and are continuously obsessed with cleanliness, we poison ourselves with preservatives, additives and chemicals. It is an absurdity that is lost on me. Watching ‘old’ people … More Prologue #7

I had been unable to score an airline job after exiting the active duty USAF. Flying with the Connecticut ANG had been a fun way to keep current while I was looking for an aviation career job. But, I needed to get employment of some sort. So, while flying with the Air Guard around the … More Prologue #6

Contacting George AFB approach, we pulled into a normal traffic pattern, flew in close formation down the runway at 1500 feet AGL, pulled hard left at 2-3 g’s and configured our aircraft for landing. Making the turn to final, lining up on approach and finally flaring to touchdown. We rolled to the end of the … More Prologue #5

After emptying the gun of 30 mm on ground targets resembling tanks, and dropping live 500 pound bombs on dummy airfields, it was time to find the aircraft tanker and get a much needed fill up. Exiting the threat area, I scanned the sky and located my airborne gas station. Timing it for the thrill … More Prologue #4

Even though this was not combat, the simulated ‘feel’ of combat peaked your adrenaline. Flying at 300 feet above the ground was exhilarating and beyond thrilling. You absolutely cannot describe to anyone the feeling of speed, about 400 miles per hour, at that height. Constantly looking behind and ahead, staying oriented to the task of … More Prologue #3