I like sharing my thoughts, opinions, and experiences about the world around me—without turning the focus inward or making things overly personal. I’ve always been curious about how people live, think, and interact beyond their familiar surroundings, especially knowing that many never get the chance to venture far from where they were born. I’ve been fortunate to travel around the world, and those experiences have shaped how I see things. Travel has a way of challenging assumptions, broadening perspective, and revealing how much we have in common despite cultural differences. When I write, I enjoy reflecting on what I’ve seen and learned, and sharing those observations in a way that others can relate to, whether they’ve traveled extensively or not. My goal isn’t to tell a personal story for its own sake, but to offer insight, perspective, and thoughtful commentary drawn from real experiences. I write to explore ideas, compare viewpoints, and share what the wider world has taught me along the way.
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The Box Office
While the C-5 was turning over its engines, a female crewman gave the G.I.s on board the usual information regarding seat belts, emergency exits, etc. Finally, she said, “Now sit back and enjoy your trip while your captain, Judith Campbell, and crew take you safely to Afghanistan.” An old MSgt. sitting in the eighth row …
Lil’ ole lady
A farmer stopped by the local mechanic shop to have his truck fixed. They couldn’t do it while he waited, so he said he didn’t live far and would just walk home. On the way home he stopped at the hardware store and bought a bucket and a gallon of paint. He then stopped by …
Mowing & Beer
On Saturday afternoon, I was sitting in my lawn chair, drinking beer and watching my wife mow the lawn. The neighbor lady from across the street was so outraged that she came over and shouted at me, “You should be hung.!” I took a drink from my can of Miller Lite, wiped the cold foam …
Rye Bread
Two old guys, one 70 and one 77, were sitting on their usual park bench one morning. The 77 year old had just finished his morning jog and wasn’t even short of breath. The 70 year old was amazed at his friend’s stamina and asked him what he did to have so much energy. The …
Choosing a Wife
A man wanted to get married. He was having trouble choosing among three likely candidates. He gives each woman a present of $5,000 and watches to see what they do with the money. The first does a total makeover. She goes to a fancy beauty salon, gets her hair done, new makeup; buys several new …
Polar Bear Attack in Canada
These are pictures of an actual polar bear attack of a hiker above Mosinee, Canada, last summer. These pictures were taken while people watched and could do nothing to stop the attack. Reports from the local newspaper say that the victim should make a full recovery. Related Posts Bear guzzles Rainier Beer and Passes Out …
Getting Older
An elderly couple had dinner at another couple”s house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, “Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly.” The other man said, “What …
Cajun Math
A Cajun man wants a job, but the foreman won’t hire him until he passes a little math test. Here is your first question, the foreman said. “Without using numbers, represent the number 9.” “Without numbers?” The Cajun says, “Dat is easy.” And proceeds to draw three trees. “What’s this?” the boss asks “Ave you …
Morals
I was a very happy man. My wonderful girlfriend and I had been dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. There was only one little thing bothering me…It was her beautiful younger sister. My prospective sister-in-law was twenty-two and gorgeous. One day her ‘little’ sister called and asked me to …
Interesting Cars
Yesterday I drove to Narita airport and after I parked my car I happened to notice a couple interesting cars in the parking lot, so I had to take a couple photos. The yellow car is called a smart car. It looks extremely small and compact. I think you may fit one comfortably and a …
Bacon Grease Warning, Please Read!
The question is: Do you use bacon grease? We were raised on bacon grease (lard) as kids and even into adulthood. I will never use it again. I hope you will throw yours away whenever you fry bacon from now on. It seems as though nothing is safe to eat anymore. Cooking With Bacon Grease …
Network Testing Programs
[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to explain different types of testing programs that can be used to identify network latency issues when planning a network upgrade. Also included within this document are naming conventions for networking devices and hosts. Lastly this document will outline and explain different types of equipment and their roles …
Menopause Jewelry
My husband, being unhappy with my mood swings, bought me a mood ring the other day so he would be able to monitor my moods. We’ve discovered that when I’m in a good mood, it turns green. When I’m in a bad mood, it leaves a big frickin red mark on his forehead. Maybe next …
He Wore His Collar Backwards
A little boy got on the city bus, sat next to a man reading a book, and noticed he had his collar on backwards. The little boy asked why he wore his collar backwards. The man, who was a priest, said, “I am a Father.” The little boy replied, “My Dad doesn’t wear his collar …
Routing Protocols
[Abstract] The purpose of this document is to explain different routing protocols by using them within a scenario of being charged to reconfigure a company‚Äôs network. In the past static routes have been used and, for the scenario, I would like to ease the configuration of routing information. I am concerned about processor utilization if …
3 Hillbillies
Three Hillbillies are sitting on a porch shootin’ the breeze. 1st Hillbilly says: “My wife sure is stupid!…She bought an air conditioner. ” 2nd Hillbilly says: “Why is that stupid?” 1st Hillbilly says: “We ain’t got no ‘lectricity!” 2nd Hillbilly says: “That’s nothin’! My wife is so stupid, she bought one of them new fangled …
Only a Mom Would Know
One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me. I was maybe 2 1/2 years old and had just recovered from an accident. Someone had given me a little ‘tea set’ as a get-well gift and it was one of my favorite toys. Daddy was in the living room engrossed …