The Sunset Years Reaching the age of 70, my doctor recommended a variety of exams to see the results of my state of health. When all the exams were done, and all the information was collected, he scheduled an appointment for me to meet with him to hear the results. Listening to him reminded me…
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The Blast Furnace
The Blast Furnace Upon the arrival of our flight in San Diego late at night, we were greeted by a Marine Corps Drill Instructor at the gate. Wearing his campaign hat, heavily starched khaki shirt, campaign ribbons above his left pocket, Sergeant stripes on his sleeve, and shoes that shined like polished onyx, his opening…
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Bottoms Up
Bottoms Up The bar inside the hotel provides a still environment for its guests that contrasts with the activity of life on the outside. In here, calendars are unnecessary. The clock over the bar reflects “Bar Time.” There are no windows in the bar. Consequently without windows there is no natural light, nor any distractions…
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Unleashed
Unleashed The rumor of a beach party took Dave and me on a long odyssey through the small villages that populated the northern end of Okinawa. It is mountainous country and the heavily forested vegetation is so thick that you could barely see what was in front you. The roads are so primitive and narrow…
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