Today, we celebrate Independence Day, July 4, 1776, the day the American Colonies declared independence from the British Crown. The first battles of the American Revolutionary War had already taken place more than a year before on April 19, 1775, the Battles of Lexington and Concord in Massachusetts, and the war raged on until September 3, […]
Parker 51 Discovery
A couple of weeks ago, my wife and I were browsing through a local antique store. She loves antiques and antique shopping. I enjoy going along to search for things that recall childhood memories. As I walked past a bowl of ink pens, I noticed a Parker pen and pencil set marked “Dad”, so I knew this […]
Good-bye, 2013
Good-bye, 2013, it’s been very interesting, to say the least! The year started off well. I’m healthy. My weight is great, and I’m in pretty good shape for my age. Life at home and at work are going great. The year started out very positive. But then in April, I was diagnosed with intermediate prostate […]