The Most Unlikely Students
Part of my training for the Vietnam War was cliff rappelling; climbing down the face of a sheer rock cliff on the end of a (hopefully)...
If You Feel It, Say It! (Part 2)
One afternoon after we reached Vietnam, we circled high up in the air, seated apprehensively in our choppers. We called this circular...
If You Feel It, Say It! (Part 1)
Fort Benning, in Georgia, is the largest Army infantry base in the world. Before leaving for Vietnam, I was stationed there and commanded...
Santa's Kindness
Just the other day, two very good friends of mine pulled into the driveway and excitedly ran into the house to tell me about an...
Bringing Out the Best
During my life, I’ve hung around with some very different types of people. For some, I considered it an honor and privilege to have known...
A Stern and Messy Lesson
Years ago, I had the pleasure of traveling through Europe. One early morning, I was a passenger on a rapidly moving train speeding...
The Harried Waitress
Early one morning I went into a small, neighborhood restaurant to have breakfast. Here came my waitress, hurriedly walking down the aisle...
My Road Rage Encounter
How often do you encounter people who are impatient, inconsiderate, or just plain rude? I’m not saying each of us doesn’t have our own...
Please Join Me
As I begin to write my thoughts, observations and stories on my blog, I would love to have you join me on this journey. Please send me...