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Greek Trek 2017: Patmos
It is time to leave Mykonos but once again I feel like I am back in uniform. I vacate my room by noon and then hang around the lobby of the hotel until 6:00p.m., when the bus takes everyone down … Continue reading
Greek Trek 2017: Mykonos
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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Tagged cats, Little Venice, Mykonos, San Marco Hotel
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Greek Trek 2017: Athens – Lost Luster
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
Another June, Another Sac Comic Con
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
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
Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941 Plus 75 Years
“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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Tagged Pearl Harbor
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The Air Force Boys of Summer
We are halfway through summer and therefore rapidly approaching the close to the air show season. One of the premier draws to these air show events is the appearance of the Air Force aerobatics team: The Thunderbirds. They thrill crowds … Continue reading
Comiccon Sacramento 2016
Summer is about to begin and right on schedule, Wizard World Sacramento ComicCon arrived at the Convention Center. From a small beginning Sacramento ComicCon has become a must-see venue for the anime and comic aficionados. Bigger celebrities are coming to … Continue reading
More than a Ferry Terminal
Since 1875, San Francisco has had a ferry building. It was a prominent part of the San Francisco waterfront for decades. Today it is a fine building with eateries, shops and offices. However, that was not always the case. After … Continue reading
By the Side of the Road
The time has come to shake off the winter lethargy and get back to work. Welcome to the modern era of Western Civilization. We are a fast-paced people who are forever rushing hither and yon in our cars, trucks and … Continue reading
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