old dogs and elder gentlemen

One of my dearest friends and mentors is not himself these days. I mean to say, that the keen mind … More

baker’s muse

All people have certain aspirations, ambitions or hopes that guide their steps. Before I entered the Navy in my late … More

A half-dozen round-trips to the sea thrilled a little boy today. For an old Senior Chief, training new Navy Officers … More

Love your neighbor as yourself; but don’t take down the fence. Carl Sandberg, poet, d. 1967 I know most of … More

I’ve seen a look in dogs’ eyes, a quickly vanishing look of amazed contempt, and I am convinced that basically … More

The best Valentine’s Day meme I saw this morning: ” I’d love you with all my heart, but my butt … More

For many years when I drove east from San Diego, it was to visit family in Yuma or in Tucson, … More

9 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. – Proverbs 27: 9 … More