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November 6, 2016
Visit to the San Diego Zoo
My last clear memory of a visit to the San Diego zoo had been thirty years ago when my husband and I pushed my beloved, and adventurous, grandmother in a wheel chair up and down the hills of the rambling zoo. No buses (that I can remember) ran in those days inside the park. Since I was […]
November 9, 2015
A Military Wedding…A Stranger’s Surprise
A military wedding…and an act of kindness by a stranger to thank them for their service. Our niece is an United States Air Force pilot and her new husband flies for the National Guard. They had an evening wedding reception at Twin Cove Resort in Tennessee over the weekend. To get to the reception held at […]
August 21, 2015
Concrete Ships and California Beaches
While beaches, ships, and oceans fit well into the California landscape, the last thing I expected to find at Seacliff State Beach in Altos was a scuttled concrete oil tanker. Yes, you did read that correctly, the ship was made out of concrete, that heavy, friable, and not very tensile material. So that begs the […]
June 23, 2015
ARIA: The Unusual Aircraft Spawned by the Apollo Mission
In the 1960s, the US launched (pun intended) into a new frontier…space and the race for the moon. The US discovered that in order to achieve this lofty goal, it required a premier agency to oversee the program, thus the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) was created. NASA quickly noticed a need to acquire launch tracking and telemetry […]
April 15, 2015
Sirince, Turkey – Great Food in the Greek Village
Lucky are those who have Turkish friends. They are hard-working, fun-loving people who cherish family, friends, and their country, and love to discuss��its history, politics, and food. When our friends heard we planned a visit to Turkey, they invited us over for some home cooking. The husband (Turkish)��did the cooking, and after the fabulous meal, […]
July 15, 2014
A Camera’s View of the Alamo
A visit to San Antonio means a must-see stop at the iconic Alamo. The rainy weather served to highlight the stone features and added to the ambiance. Overall, the famous battle location was more than the typical tourist attraction I expected. Old stone and wood mixed with desert landscape and lush gardens created an intriguing space […]
April 14, 2014
Keep Your Eyes to the Florida Skies
Welcome to the Florida Mystery Writers Blog Hop and Sandy Parks‘ True Airspeed. “Florida is a giant bug light for crazy people.” ~Phyllis Smallman, Sleuthfest 2014 It’s no surprise to any author living in Florida that some of the craziest stories we write are actually inspired by true events in our Sunshine State. Join us in […]
Meet the Military – Women in Aviation International Conference 2014
Women and men crowded into the 2014 Women in Aviation International 25th Conference. This international event gives pilots and aviation specialists the opportunity to interface with industry and meet those with similar careers and interests. Daughters of members also had their own day to visit and be introduced to the aviation field. Did you know only 6% […]
March 17, 2014
Baton Blog Hop
Delightful author JB Lynn of the Killer Chicks invited me to participate in the Baton Blog Hop. This “hop” is of interest to readers who enjoy mystery, thrillers, suspense, or romance, and works this way: I answer a few questions about my work in progress, and then pass the baton along to three other authors. […]
January 3, 2014
2014 Wings of Blue Parachute Team Promo Video
Fresh off the presses for 2014 is the latest promo video of the Wings of Blue. They are United States Air Force Academy cadets and staff from the 98th FTS. Drop in on a USAFA football game or one of the many venues they perform at throughout the year. Are they talented and do they […]
