Flight Fantastic

Tonight I learned that it is difficult to fly a twin-prop Beechcraft at altitudes above 42,000 feet.
That altitude is above the cruising altitude of most commercial jet airliners, and is twice the altitude that someone would normally fly a Beechcraft. The air is very thin, and the propellers strained at the task of chewing through [...]

Brutal Bond

Growing up, there were two fictional characters I wanted to grow up to be like; James Bond and Indiana Jones.
James Bond was tough, clever, a skilled fighter (I figured I’d need those skills as an adult) and smooth with the ladies. His sharp wit and one-liners were as lethal as his aim. Even with [...]

On the Occasion of my 34th Year

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Ghost Story: The logger’s daughter

It was the summer of 1976. My dad’s dream had been to build a log house, and using logs from his other property and his own bare hands (with the help of two others) he was about to achieve his dream.
The new home was on property that was nestled at the base of a large [...]

Sunday, Sunday

Here’s what’s new in our world:
Diet update: As of this morning, I’ve lost 7lbs. When we last tackled the South Beach, I believe I had lost more by this time. It’s funny how the body knows what you’re trying to do! Mary is down 5lbs. We begin Phase 2 tomorrow, when we [...]