Category: observation and opinion
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Interview your grandparents!
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Back in 1986, I interviewed my grandfather, James Vernon Cravens (Jack Cravens), regarding his Army service during World…
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Travel, baby, travel
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All those who chanted “Drill, baby drill”, report immediately to the Gulf Coast for cleanup duty. * *…
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on science, theories, beliefs and superstitions
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The Origin of Species is a SCIENTIFIC theory, not just a theory. And there’s a big difference in…
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This American Life – NUMMI
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When I was in Australia, I met a woman who is a big fan of This American Life,…
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Post Birthday Ramble
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Too many causes out there I’m concerned about. If only I were a billionaire. * * * Travel…
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The power of negative thinking
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The History channel is beyond addictive. As is the Travel Channel. I’m watching a documentary on “Roman Vice”…
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Do what you love
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On this day in 2001, I was at Dún Fhearghusa, also known as New Grange, in Ireland. As…
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A first hand account from voting in Afghanistan
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As you all know, I worked in Afghanistan for six months in 2007, and I befriended a co-worker…
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