I am TJIC

“1 down, 534 to go.” That was what blogger TJIC posted immediately after Gabrielle Giffords’ shooting. If you’ve ever read Dispatches From TJICistan, you know he’s an outspoken, perhaps even extreme advocate of smaller government. Now, his blog has been … Continue reading

FIle That One…

Under the I never expected that label, and the color me embarrassed label… Myself and a retired Marine that works in the area (and shoot with at Quantico) were taking a smoke break in the ‘lounge’ (aka the side street), … Continue reading

Texting and Tweeting for Seniors…

Not that I’m there (yet)…But a list for all those seniors who can’t remember what all the letters mean… ATD: At The Doctor’sBFF: Best Friend FartedBTW: Bring The WheelchairBYOT: Bring Your Own TeethCBM: Covered By MedicareCUATSC: See You At The … Continue reading

Sumdood was here…

Or how good is your security, really???I live in a ‘supposedly’ secured apartment complex, which really isn’t…Yeah, it has gates, keyed entry and all that stuff, but it’s only as good as the last person through the gate or into … Continue reading

Flying the Fallen…

Got this from an old Squadron buddy, now a Captain with an airline… I think it’s worth sharing with all of you. Cxxxx, We did another HR today. Don’t know if I ever told anyone, but when Xxxx and Xxxxx … Continue reading

Another Tool in the Tool Box…

Knives- Last night on Gun Blogger Chat we got off on knives, and I realized pretty much every one of us has, carries and uses knives for any number of reasons. My first knife was given to me when I … Continue reading

The Wooden Bowl…

No humor today, but one to think about as we age…I don’t know who wrote it, but it DOES make you stop and think…A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old grandson. The old man’s … Continue reading

Meh… Still on the Road…

Well, I’m STILL on the road, one more set of meetings tomorrow and back to DC tomorrow night on the red-eye… Weather was lousy (for Hawaii) today, rained and low clouds all day… Dropped a couple of folks off at … Continue reading

Sad Day and Media Stupidity…

Sadly, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot yesterday along with 18 others by 22 year old man ( I will not put his name up and give him any credibility). Six are dead as of now, and I’d ask for prayers … Continue reading

Travel is fun???

For those who think traveling for a living is fun, this is my week thus far… Last Saturday, at airport at 1000, airplane breaks, get home at 1700, do it all over again Sunday- at airport at 1000, leave at … Continue reading