A Retraction

imagesDue to the inopportune timing of this condolence post, I’ve decided to take it down, along with all comments.  Thank you for your kind support.

The Plane Truth

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Like most North American children, my kids have no firsthand knowledge of war, and for that I am eternally grateful.  They do know that their grandfather had been a pilot during the Second World War and that, as they tell it, “He went to fight that bad guy Hitler”.  It’s a subject that usually ends in quiet introspection, for all of us. Read more

Bent But Not Broken

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This story isn’t intended to be a chuckle-fest.  We all need a little perspective sometimes, especially when we’re hosting our own pity party.  Last Monday night I got a sharp, stabbing dose. Read more