Monthly Archives: June 2013

One of the most impressive aspects of the United States is the variety and depth of people’s interests. For lack of a better term, I’ll call these “sub cultures.” Some people like bird watching, others are addicted to golf. Some … Continue reading →

Have you ever heard of a narcissistic cough drop?  For example, Barack Obama is a narcissist, completely enamored with self-admiration.  Our government (public) education system is prone to narcissism when US students believe they are the best in the world … Continue reading →

As you know, my brother and I accompanied my Father on a railroad vacation two weeks ago.  The westbound destination for our trip was North Platte, Nebraska, home of the famous Bailey classification yard of the Union Pacific Railroad. In … Continue reading →

My Father is an amazing fellow.  At 91 years old he regularly walks a mile a day.  He has been throughout his life, as the Boy Scout Motto suggests, “physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.”  He and my late … Continue reading →