Red-Eye Flight

Under a mostly full Moon, & gentle late night panhandle breeze (approximately 3 to 5 mph crosswind I'm guessing), my older 2 sons & I snuck out (& have for the last several nights if truth be told) to test our latest aeronautical creations. Shhhh! Our little secret (wink, wink). Oh well, it's Summer. Live a little. So sue me.

Our latest highly temperamental creation is called the Omniwing. You can learn how to build your own by going here http://omniwing.com/

Experienced multiple gratifying flights (particularly when launched off the top of our vehicle). Even Kael's PL-1 http://www.josephpalmer.com/planes/PL1/PL1.shtml which took a licking from our neighbor's sprinkler system a day or so ago, still performed beautifully I am pleased as punch (whatever that means) to report.

So there you have it. Quiet, low cost entertainment at its finest. Wooden shoe agree? ;0)

Night-night.

Out of Office Reply

Not that I'm setting the world on fire over here by any stretch of the imagination, but there's something in particular about this time of year that makes me just want to ...well....punt! Could be the unrelenting heat. Could be the fact that for years I was conditioned to relax & retreat when that final school bell rang as vast herds of yard apes (self included) were dismissed for the Summer.

I suspect life is about seasons that require properly pacing & positioning oneself & blah, blah, blah, who cares.

So far, I've managed to make progress on a good, thick book. Perhaps that's the only side goal I should set for myself this Summer come to think-Great reading material, a few elongated, hot baths, filled with abundant suds & some much needed contemplation, & a nice pot or two of freshly ground coffee this Summer. Yes. This should suffice nicely. It would appear I'm becoming a minimalist in my old age. There are worse things to become. Wooden shoe agree? ;0)

Patriot Sighting

Love this picture. Title says it all. Blessings to you & yours on this Memorial Day. C.

Four Score & Several Years Ago...

Simple evening. Simple meal. Simply wonderful.

Happy Birthday Kael. We love you dearly. :0)

Solace

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 New International Version

Bite of the Jackal

In 1984, a highly classified military undertaking was created by a branch of our Central Intelligence Agency. It involved unprecedented technology surrounding a highly advanced helicopter. Stealth technology, 40mm wing cannons, heat sinking missiles, & jet engine propulsion exceeding speeds of Mach 1 were just a few of its astonishing capabilities. It was piloted by two of the best in the business-Dominic Santini, & his young apprentice, Stringfellow Hawke. Project code name: "Airwolf", & it was my favorite television show in the mid 1980's. ;0)

Saddens me to learn of the downward spiral actor Jan-Michael Vincent (Hawke) has experienced through the years. Difficult to stomach the punishing toll alcoholism has taken on his body, as this was an actor that was larger than life, & more popular than Brad Pitt in his day.

Never ceases to amaze me how those who have been given so much can, by their own volition, throw it all away. Such is the deteriorating human condition.

Whether Royalty or Commoner, Prince or Pauper, each of us posses an enormous void that no amount of worldly possessions, titles, or experiences can possibly satisfy.

Perhaps C.S. Lewis said it best in that "He who has God & everything else has no more than he who has God only".

Godspeed Jan-Michael. My prayers go with you friend.

Olympic Hopeful

The first win is in the books ladies & gents.

Not a bad first outing indeed, for the

Crocket Middle School Lady Spikers.

Topped it off with a victory celebration at

Braum's for some much needed ice cream

& you have the makings of a perfect

Panhandle Spring evening.

She's a little young for London,

Twenty Twelve, but your favorite

blogger & mine already has his

eyes on Rio, for the 2016

Summer games (I can dream can't I?).

C.