Winston Churchill loved them! They are figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence, or phrase, is surprising or, unexpected. They are frequently humorous. 1. Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. 2. The … Continue reading
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Two comments I have to bring forward; once you read them you’ll understand…First from AOA– Look at what a bunch of “uneducated” 18 to 40 year-olds accomplish everyday in the military: • They operate and drive carriers, submarines, battleships, etc … Continue reading
Another one from the Mil-email group… I remember the day I found out I got into West Point. My mom actually showed up in the hallway of my high school and waited for me to get out of class . … Continue reading
Took a road trip (for fun) down to Appomattox yesterday to meet up with MSGT B and his lovely wife, and attend the opening of the new Confederate Museum at Appomattox. Other than screwing up the time required to get … Continue reading
I just spoke with the Family, and Newbius’ service will be Wednesday April 4th, at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Stafford, VA. The street address is 161 County Road 733, Stafford, VA 22554.The family asked that in lieu of … Continue reading
I blame this one on not getting any sleep on the road… Found this on the Net the other night… For you Sensor Folks The Star Trek tricorder has become a reality, thanks to the hobby project of a cognitive … Continue reading
I first ‘met’ Newbius about three years ago, via an email to my work email, where he ‘outed’ me… Scared the hell outta me at first, as y’all know I’m pretty low key.Turned out he’d put two and two together, … Continue reading
I just got notified that Newbius passed away suddenly on Tuesday. I don’t have any details, nor any info as to any services.As soon as I get anything, I’ll post it.Please keep his wife and family in your prayers tonight. … Continue reading
In this case, the membership of a Spartanburg, SC Baptist Church did… About 11:20 a.m., Jesse Gates returned to the church. The Rev. Guyton’s grandson, Aaron Guyton, 26, was in the recreation building separate from the church and saw Gates … Continue reading
It’s not often one gets to talk to a preeminent scientist one on one, much less get to talk to two of them over breakfast; but today, by fortuitous chance, I got to do just that…Drs. Walter Munk and Art … Continue reading