Month: September 2018

A long time ago when I was flying airplanes I realized that your actual movements to make a plane take off, fly across country, and land are virtually identical to driving a car.   It didn’t make any difference, from a physical perspective, if you were in rush hour traffic dodging commuters or strafing some lonely … Read moreFlying On Top of Tea Cups

My mother, in the later years of her life, bought a shih-tsu as a companion.  It was a wonderful dog for her.  One day she and Yuuki were at the dog park in Hawaii Kai and two German Shepherds saw the diminuative Yuuki and chased her under our table.  Yuuki was scared as would be … Read moreYuuki and Allen Toma

I remember Andy Garcia. Like it was yesterday. And, the Garcia brothers who were the Sharks.  I was a Jet.  In 1967, in San Jose, for the San Jose Civic Light Opera, we were the West Side Story of San Jose. And, yes, we had the distinction of almost going to jail for re-enacting the … Read moreMy Friend Andy Garcia

The thing that I didn’t realize about Hitler and Nazi Germany was that, even though we regard it as a horrible time in our history, it was popular with the people of Germany.  The horrible things weren’t happening to the everyday German, as long as you weren’t the targeted group.  The government played upon the … Read moreWhat’s That Buzzing Around My Head . . A Messerschmitt?

We were in the lobby of a hotel on Rue Monge in Paris.  We had just checked into the hotel and lamented the fact that the airlines had lost Nancy’s  luggage.  However, we were excited to be there . . it was Paris, after all!  And, we were going to make the best of it. … Read moreA Room In Paris

I have just dodged another bullet.  At 71 years old this is no small matter.  I have to be on my toes, concentrating to the max, and maybe I can edge my walker out of the way . . . as another bullet goes by.  Maybe. It’s sobering.  But, nobody likes a whiner, so I … Read moreDodging A Bullet

I have always been fascinated with those movies featuring poker players winning a game that I view as chance.  I realize, by the way, that I am probably wrong; but, I don’t know enough about it to make an intelligent decision.  But, it is fun to watch! And, a common theme is that someone would … Read moreThe Big Tell