A Half Century

A Half Century

Fifty years ago today I had just finished my first week at KTKN in Ketchikan. The PD’s wife invited me for Crab Louie dinner at their home. The young woman who lived upstairs was also invited. She saved the claw. Our lives were never the...
Circle Of Life

Circle Of Life

When these three guys were kids they spent many days growing up on The Orchard Compound. After graduation they all left the area. But now they’ve returned and all three are caring for aging parents. Very proud of them. Gives me a glimmer of hope for the future.

That Sweater

That Sweater

In 2008, I joined Twitter. Looking at some old posts this morning and found this one from Tacoma in the late 70s. When she wore that sweater I was putty in her hands. Actually, it didn’t matter what she wore.

What Will Amaze Her?

What Will Amaze Her?

Been think about the robotics announcements this week. I’m still amazed by it all. But the little girl in this picture, our youngest grandchild who’s five now, what will amaze her when she’s our age? That is something I can’t even imagine. What...
Out For A Walk

Out For A Walk

It’s been nearly two weeks since Joyce Carol has left our small house. So, today we walked to the barn and then spent a half hour or so in the greenhouse. Her smile still makes my day.