Retired Navy after 23 years. I retired at the age of 40 years old. I've been out longer than I was in. All of the ships I served on have been made into razor blades. I had fun and I lived my life the best I could. Most of my shipmates are gone and I try to stay in touch with the remainder. It continues. Substance abuse counselor, builder of wooden boats, furniture maker, prison non-violence workshop facilitator, life observer, activist, reader, writer, geriatric subject of interest, generous tipper. I stay involved.
IF IT DIDN’T HAPPEN… Then what did we eat? While I was in Vero Beach living for a few days at Olga’s and Tom’s house we all experienced an evening in which reality left us for vacation and, in its place, we were entertained by a person who could only be an alien. And not … More If it Didn’t Happen What did We Eat?
I arrived in New Mexico sometime in September of last year, 2016. As with many of my journeys they turn out not what I expected. This one in particular is more sad for some reason. I may have had too many expectations. I feel like I will not return. Something inside me has come to … More Things are Ending for Me in New Mexico
Old truckers never die, they just get a new Peterbilt. During one of my cross country trips I became curious about the various semi-tractors hauling the trailers on the highways. My interest grew out of fear and respect. Dicing along the interstate with these monstrosos in the dark of midnight and early morning was a … More TRUCKS; BIG TRUCKS!
FEBRUARY 28th TO OCTOBER 5th Ritual exists in a form that is not visible to many. This is my opinion. Let me give an example. If I were to write a story about my first meeting with Rick it would be a musical with dance. Rick performed a most beautiful dance when he saw me. … More Today is Rick’s Birthday and I Miss Him
I was born to rebel. I recall sitting at Sunday dinner where my pretentious mother lectured all five children on the need to say “Yes, Ma’am; Yes, Sir and No, Ma’am; No, Sir”. She gave examples of when to say it, who she heard say it (evidence), and then with a scholarly turn to look … More Conformational Intelligence
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decorator_crab Albert sits on the edge of the bed with a sock in his hand. Strange, he thought. He found the French press coffee urn parts but not all of them. Then he couldn’t find the coffee either. Oh, well. On went the sock. He’d seen the parts of the coffee urn several weeks ago. Patti … More Decorator Crab
Here is an impromptu post. That is to say I am writing this cold with just the thought to drive it along and also just from memory of events that happened in 1963, March/April to be exact. Most of you know that I served on submarines during the cold war and that I did this … More Finding Fun Where and When We Can
CUBA Dia por dia de diez dias. 02-08-2017 Wednesday I arrived Cuba today from Orlando; in Havana via Jetblue. My first time flying in quite a while. During takeoff I was a little anxious. Later during the flight over the Florida Keys not so much. The plane landed and the hustle and bustle ensued. The … More Discovery of More, Falling in Love, Being Loved, Where Do the Tears Come From? Oh yeah; And Havana!
I have been neglectful of this space but for good reason. I must remember that I can do anything, just not everything. I’ve been involved with United World College USA since about September. I volunteer for small duties, sometimes with the students. I enjoy being here. I also have been helping Alternatives to Violence Project … More So Busy and Staying Involved
I’ve not written anything for quite a while. The reasons are my own. Things have been slow and in the past few days suddenly I am busy and involved again. The Alternatives to Violence Project work has been re energized, re vitalized, and my best attribute of organization has been re awakened. The projects in … More Danny
Playing Fair and Being Kind 