Oct
27
2009

Applauding Pilots

It’s not like I’m a ‘frequent flier’ but I’ve taken my fair share of flights in recent years and always find it amusing when, upon landing, the passengers see fit to applaud the work of the pilots.
Pardon me, but isn’t that what they are supposed to be doing?  Flying the plain and landing safely? 
Seriously.
On Friday [...]

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Oct
14
2009

Move On

OK, I’m a little tired of the Michael Jackson thing.
Don’t get me wrong.  I grew up “with” Michael.  We watched the Jackson 5 on t.v. regularly, enjoyed all the specials they were a part of, I even had a bit of a crush on him as a kid.
As an adult, I enjoyed his music but [...]

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Oct
11
2009

Silence

Forbes came up with a list of the quietest places in the world.  Many of which I will never see but, there were a few that didn’t make the list.

My back yard on a fall evening
Darlington provincial park mid week in September
My car with the radio off  and no traffic
When all my kids are asleep [...]

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