The Parable of the Two Maggots
This is an old story I found and wish to share. I did not write the original story. Oh, and the cover photo is just fun. There was a fly circling some geese looking for a place to lay her…
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Language is the Furniture of the Mind
This is a very important concept, because the language we use, the words that float though our minds like letters in alphabet soup, really do determine how we see the world. And if you want to redecorate your world, you…
The Road Runner Missions
Late Summer 1970 Right after our incursion into Cambodia, we conducted a good number of Hunter-Killer missions along the Cambodian border. A Hunter-Killer mission consists of a scout flying around on the deck (near the ground) looking for trouble, and…
Caramel Apple Pie
This is low carb and crustless. Yes, our pies here are crustless because the crust of a pie is the most unhealthy part of the pie. You can make a healthy crust using flax and chia, but in this recipe,…
Healthy Pie Crust
The most unhealthy part of a pie is the crust. We really do not need over-processed wheat in our diets, and yes, you can find crusts made from healthier grains, but what’s healthier than flax and chia? It’s quite simple,…
Low Carb Caramel Sauce
We found this recipe at alldayidreamaboutfood.com, which we have discovered to be a great site for low carb recipes. However, the overreaching concept of the site: All Day I Dream About Food, probably isn’t the best way to live one’s…
An Interesting Look at COVID-19 Data
If you don’t know, and who couldn’t possibly know, there are sites all over the web showing us the latest data on the corona virus, in all different ways using raw figures, estimates, and graphic presentations. I decided to take…
How the Hell Did Trump Ever Get Elected?
Into the wee hours of election night 2016, the most surprised person in America was Donald Trump. He never expected to win that election. There are stories of everyone around him just gasping and Melania breaking down and crying. Who…
How I Ran the War in Vietnam — Part One
I’ve read Catch 22 five times. First in high school, then in basic training (army), next in flight school (I flew choppers in Nam), and then twice in Vietnam. It made more sense with each reading. No one will ever be able…