Author Archives: bill

Working in Spain was a new experience for me. In the 1970’s the country was governed by Francisco Franco, a dictator and survivor of the pre-second World War era. My generational time span over-lapped with his when European dictators were hoping to … Continue reading →

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It was in a mood of bouyant optimism that he drove to the Cartorio to register the new baby. They had talked about having a third child ever since their new life in Sao Paulo had began to prosper.  They were … Continue reading →

Trying to sleep at night at the strange, land-locked part of the Brazilian Highlands where he had arrived in his job with the Gold Mining Company was proving to be somewhat of an ordeal; quite different from the tranquil, silent … Continue reading →

When the other members of the meeting laughed ironically at my comment it confirmed my suspicions that I was living in a different age. It was in the 1970’s and our family had returned from a long spell overseas and … Continue reading →

The four of them stood at the side of the road with thumbs raised for a hitch-hike back to Washington, still dazed by the recent encounter with  the bus conductor. They were on leave  after having completed their flying training in … Continue reading →

He had never for one moment considered what he was doing was smuggling. The post-World War was going through a gigantic upheaval and fortune had placed him where he flew with the other crew members to link up with those … Continue reading →

My first acquaintance with computers was  in Sao Paulo, Brazil in 1967. That year I had started working for Chrysler Corporation as a Manager of the Pre-production and Planning Department at the factory at Sao Bernardo do Campo which they … Continue reading →

The three of them had been all day on mule back during the annual boundary check and now sat their saddles, tired  and silent as they headed for home. It is easy to build up a quick cameraderie when riding … Continue reading →