Health Issues/Prayer Requests
Friends, About 1 ½ years ago I had surgery for a plasmacytoma and compression fracture of the L4 vertebrae. However, I did not have full blown Multiple Myeloma -- which you normally do with a tumor...
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The Greatest Generation......
Captain Tom Moore's NHS appeal tops £32m on 100th birthday They just don't make them like this anymore.....
View ArticleWhat personality type do you not like being around?
Throughout your life have you noticed there are certain personality types you do not like being around? If so, describe the personality type or types.
View ArticleNavy tries new wingless aircraft
It does not go well. It turns out, planes need wings. Who knew? Okay, actually, the Newport News shipyard was testing the catapult on a new carrier under construction. The test involve hurling metal...
View ArticleFuneral at Arlington today
I had a first experience today. I buried by uncle at Arlington today. It was my honor and duty to provide the military eulogy. LTC John W. White enlisted in the WV National Guard at the age of 17 in...
View ArticlePSA Authentication and Grading Card Services
For all you people that collect baseball, basketball, football, or any other cards, have you ever sent any of them in to get graded? If so, was it worth it, and how long did it take to get your card...
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A huge win today at my doctor's office...
First, a little background. I've never been a gym rat kind of guy, even back when I was playing sports in school and college. The only times I've ever exercised regularly was when someone was yelling...
View ArticleWhere do you (and your spouse) stand on lunch with co-worker of the opposite...
This topic has come up in our office off and on in the past several years and I wanted to present it to the good people of Tidefans. The topic of you or your spouse going to lunch with another...
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I'm too busy! Make it stop! Make it stop!
Well, I’ve been back from vacation a little over a month, and I’m still going nonstop to try to catch up. At my job, we are having ongoing IT issues. It’s usually bad – not having access to one system...
View ArticleLooking for some gearhead advice - 2015 Accord
I have a 2015 Accord (4 cyl) with a shade over 200k on it. It's started this stutter shortly after taking off in it to drive. Doesn't keep doing it, it'll hit and stop and won't come back. Never did it...
View ArticleCemetery Decoration Sunday
It’s that time of year again to decorate cemeteries where loved ones are laid to rest. Just wanted to see what traditions and memories of decorations gone by that some of y’all can tell stories about.
View ArticleCollege graduation….worse than High School
My son graduated yesterday from UAH. I have had gripes in the past about the yelling and being completely unaware that the ceremony isn’t just for one on the high school level. This one absolutely took...
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Ancient Babylonian tablet reveals Pythagorean theorem
Predates Pythagoras by a millennium! Ancient Babylonian tablet reveals Pythagorean theorem The Greek mathematician Pythagoras may not have discovered the Pythagorean theorem but popularized it....
View ArticleCancer free!
Haven’t posted in a while, but wanted do drop in again to share with great excitement that I’m cancer free! After a PET scan this past Monday and a follow up with my oncologist on Friday (yesterday)...
View ArticleDon Henley, Cover Songs, Copyright and YouTube
Watch out! Don Henley will get you! I understand it's about the "Brand", but come on Don!
View ArticleHappiness and Fulfillment
This is without a doubt the best podcast/presentation on the subject of personal happiness and fulfillment. Peter Attia and Arthur Brooks are incredible...Brooks combines a scientific mind with a deep...
View ArticleRetirement
After 38 years in education as a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal, I turned in my official notice of retirement this morning. 1984-1985 was my first year teaching a 4th grade class at...
View ArticleGraceland in a foreclosure lawsuit
Crazy stuff. Some “company” claims Lisa Marie took a loan from them and used Graceland as collateral and hasn’t been paid back. CNN can’t find the company registered with the Missouri SoS, phone is...
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Memorial Day
It's observed the last Monday of May, which this year falls on the 25th, even though the last weekend of the month is the 30 & 31st. We are going to get slammed here with beach goers but that's all...
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