Fenn’s Millions
Fenn’s Millions Forrest Fenn has led quite a life. As a fighter pilot in Viet Nam he was shot down twice. He became an art collector, antique dealer, and author. His home in Santa Fe,…
Henny Penny – Broody, Not Moody
Henny Penny Broody, Not Moody A couple days ago, I went to my chicken pen and lifted the hinged lid of the coop. I looked in before reaching to gather the eggs, and saw a…
Congrats Grad!
Congrats Grad! Driving to and from work over the last few weeks I’ve seen sign after sign congratulating the class of 2020 for earning their diplomas. A few days ago, I was talking to some…
Chestnuts Roasting…
Chestnuts Roasting… Most Americans are familiar with the chestnut from only two sources. One of them is the line, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” from the song of the same name, which was made…
The Jarhead and the Cowboy
The Jarhead and the Cowboy It has occurred to me that there are similarities between the typical Marine and the cowboys of the old west. The stoicism in the face of adversity; the ability to…
One of Those Days – 5/4/2020
One of Those Days – 5/4/2020 Many of you know that May the 5th is Cinco de Mayo. How many of you know what the day before that is? OK, OK, yes, it’s May the 4th,…
The Ugly Truth
The Ugly Truth M was born in the Echo Park section of Los Angeles on May 16, 1944. I’m sure his parents thought their little baby was cute but, after that, his hard life took…
Noah Missed the Boat!
Noah Missed the Boat! Most everyone knows the biblical story of Noah, how he built a huge boat and took two of every kind of animal aboard it to replenish the earth after God destroyed…
Introverts and COVID-19
Introverts and COVID-19 Some of my extroverted friends were upset. “The governor issued a stay-at-home order. He said, ‘Shelter in place.’ We can’t go shopping. We can’t go to the club. We can’t go to…
Bubba J’s Caronavirus Journal
Bubba J’s Caronavirus Journal My old friend Bubba J. never writes. I mean NEVER. He doesn’t even text. So, you can understand how surprised I was to get a letter from him yesterday. With the…