Monthly Archives: July 2013

COMMUTING

Posted on July 30, 2013 by bill

There was not a spare seat in the London bound commuter train and some people were standing. As my eyes surveyed the scene it brought to mind a wartime troop transport with exhausted battle-weary soldiers. But these were not soldiers … Continue reading →

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ENTERTAINING MYRON

Posted on July 16, 2013 by bill

At the foot of a formidable incline Arthur, in the lead, stopped and rested on his thumb-stick. ‘There is a new candidate wanting to join our group.’ He made the announcement into space as only Arthur, the big oil company’s … Continue reading →

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DECISION TIME

Posted on July 15, 2013 by bill

The cadets usually ate together in the cafeteria while the Canadian instructors and ground staff formed separate groups at mealtimes but, breakfasting late after night flying, B found himself sitting next to a Canadian sergeant who he recognized as the … Continue reading →

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WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE YOUNGER SET

Posted on July 13, 2013 by bill

In his book, Bill Gates talks about how feel-good, politically-correct teachings created a full generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world. Here is a list showing … Continue reading →

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