There is not much hope left… Well, at least I am not surprised. One can’t be an advisor and confidante for almost ten years and not have a deep commitment to the policies and procedures that have been on display. No matter what the man says, there is no real new to this federal government […]

An updated version of Mom’s Funeral & Service of Thanksgiving is now available — it comes complete with several interviews with children, grandchildren & a nephew as well as a concluding comment about her final gift.On the home page of this website click on the reference to the funeral. You will be directed to the […]

The Jamaica Experience Concluded Before leaving Treasure Beach there was one more task I wanted to accomplish. This was primarily due to an iconic ad I see occasionally during football games on TV: the ad for Appleton Estates rum, wherein people go to this neat bar out in the ocean off the coast of Jamaica. […]

The Jamaica Experience Continued Still at Treasure Beach, Easter Sunday saw the sunrise over the water, shining warmly on the volcanic rock & sand as well as the gentle surf. It was very special, very personal. Took it all in for a couple of hours before the rest of the multitude joined me on the […]

The Jamaica Experience Continued Easter Saturday dawned in a more gentle, slower than how dusk/sunset occurs. The tide is up and the ocean crashing against the old volcanic rock is almost soothing. As the sun finally is up, the rest of the inhabitants of the three bedroom cottage slowly emerged from their individual cocoons. After […]

The Jamaica Experience Continued Good Friday was different this year. The view across the jungle was very spectacular and the sounds of the wide variety of birds was special; but, the real moment was a major lengthy drive with Rachael (Sandy’s daughter-in-law) through the most picturesque jungle mountain scenery. It was at times both breath-taking […]