Yearly Archives: 2017

Greek Trek 2017: Mykonos

Posted on November 18, 2017 by jjcampo

The time has come to leave Athens.  At 8:30 in the morning it was onto a bus and off to the port of Piraeus to board the Cylestia Olympia, my chariot to Mykonos.  It was as if I was back … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Athens – Lost Luster

Posted on October 5, 2017 by jjcampo

As a young Sergeant in the Air Force, I was sent on temporary assignment from my base in England to Athens.  The reason is not important, but I was in Athens for five months.  Flying into Athens I was presented … Continue reading →

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Another June, Another Sac Comic Con

Posted on July 2, 2017 by jjcampo

As usual, June has arrived and so has the Sacramento Wizard World Comic Con.  I decided since last year I went on the first day, I would go on the last day this year.  Different from last year was the … Continue reading →

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The Luau

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jjcampo

This winter has been particularly long, dreary, wet and cold in California.  After five years of drought, we needed the rain and snow but hated the gloomy, clammy weather.  To add to the gloom I had to have eye surgery.  … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941 Plus 75 Years

Posted on January 3, 2017 by jjcampo

“We interrupt this broadcast to bring you this important bulletin from the United Press.  FLASH: Washington: The White House announces Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.” WOR radio in New York made that report at 2:26 pm, interrupting the broadcast of … Continue reading →

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