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Music and Me

Before the MTV revolution of the 80\’s, there were no music videos outside of whatever was recorded from live television. The first record that I ever received was “ I want you back” by the Jackson 5. It was a cutout on the back of a box of Super Sugar Crisps. Shortly, after I received […]

Music and Me

Before the MTV revolution of the 80\’s, there were no music videos outside of whatever was recorded from live television. The first record that I ever received was “ I want you back” by the Jackson 5. It was a cutout on the back of a box of Super Sugar Crisps. Shortly, after I received […]

The Summer Move From Hot to Humid

In August of 2010, the family made the move from sunny and not humid Southern California to very humid Indianapolis. The kids were 13,11,and 8 at the time. I figured that it would not be a big deal for them. I should have realized early that my children were not summer outdoor kids even in […]

\’The Official Baby Watcher\’ – The \”Fanciful\” Baby Watchman With A \”Real\” Purpose And Mission

This is a story of a brave little misfit named Wob, and how he became a hero- of-a- different – sort. From as far back as anyone can remember Wob sat on a high shelf in the baby’s room. But, even though he was in the baby’s room he was not a stuffed, cuddly doll […]

‘The Official Baby Watcher’ – The “Fanciful” Baby Watchman With a “Real” Purpose and Mission

This is a story of a brave little misfit named Wob, and how he became a hero- of-a- different – sort. From as far back as anyone can remember Wob sat on a high shelf in the baby’s room. But, even though he was in the baby’s room he was not a stuffed, cuddly doll […]

10 – 10 What is It?

Ten – Ten International or just 10 – 10 for short is an organization of amateur radio operators which are dedicated to maintaining high levels of amateur radio and communication on the 10 meter amateur wave band (28.0-29.7 MHz). It was established in 1962 and has grown continuously since that day, but not without it’s […]

Amateur Radio – The Story Of The American Radio Relay League.

The American Radio Relay League was founded in 1914 and is the USA’s largest membership organization for radio amateurs, with over 154,000. It is a non profit making organisation that provides both technical advice and assistance to amateur enthusiasts as well as supporting a number of educational programs throughout the US. It is also the […]

Amateur Radio in Disaster and Emergency Situations.

If you’re a ham radio operator and have time on your hands, you might consider volunteering for Public Service, it is one of the most worth while things you could ever do. Volunteering for Disaster and Emergencies would mean doing some training but you easily be instrumental in getting people rescued from a flood or […]

The Haunting on Colonel’s Row

I have experienced two paranormal occurrences in my life. Thankfully I had witnesses at both events so doubts about my sanity can remain just doubts. In celebration of Halloween I have decided to put both down on paper. My first ghost I encountered was on Governor’s Island in New York City. The home we lived […]

Halloween, Not Just About Death, There Is Candy Too!

“You are far too pessimistic.” A friend says to me. “I am a realist with pessimistic tendencies,” I reply. “No you are a depressed pessimist with psychotic tendencies, which means you have a negative view of the world and yourself and you scare me sometimes.” He stoops and picks up a leaf. “To me this […]