Well, if you’ve been reading my posts tonight, you will know I’m watching “All the President’s men”. Here is something that occurred to me as I’m watching (I’m about ninety minutes into it, and have about 45 mins left). Follow me while I walk you through this. Most of us all know ”Watergate” all started one evening in June, 1972. It took two yrs for “everything” to come out, and for President … [Read more...]
Watching “All the president’s men” – part one
December 22, 2018 By
Watching “All the President’s men” (1976), just started - seen it before, more than forty yrs ago. Bob Redford, and Dustin Hoffman are so, so very young! Not sure if I’m going to watch the whole thing or not... Yes, it’s a slow night at the Williams’ residence. 🎞📽📺 😉🤓 … [Read more...]
Gloating over a day off
December 21, 2018 By
It’s Friday! I have the day off! And, I was actually able to sleep an hour past the usual wake up time! [yes, it’s the little things in life that excite me] Got so much to do today, hopefully the energy level will keep up with the motivation level, and today’s accomplishments will number in the hundreds! [ok, maybe we’ll try for just “dozens” of accomplishments] First things first: let’s … [Read more...]
Nice email from friend about my FaceBook memories
December 20, 2018 By
So, I received a nice email inquiry from a special friend of mine just now. Here it is in its entirety. My response is below it. And, basically, I’m not just apologizing to my friend, but to all of you. ==== Brian, This afternoon I went on to facebook. My feed was overwhelmed by dozens of "Brian Williams shares a memory." Barely anyone else's posts got through. Do you do this? Is there a … [Read more...]
Watching a really old movie
December 17, 2018 By
In the hotel room, working on a (new) modeling project, BUT, with the tv on, which is playing “Hunt for Red October”! That movie never ever gets old. Yes, I’m pretty sure I know almost every line almost everyone says. [jk] “Somebody must have a burr up his a$$ to do a stunt like this”. “Jack, next time, just write a <…> damn memo” Etc. Etc. Etc. … [Read more...]
Model Railroaders collecting stuff
December 17, 2018 By
From an eBay auction item description. ==== “...This item is from a family member’s train Empire that was never completed. I am not a business, Just selling items from a family member’s very, very large train Empire/Hoard. A collection from a 50 + year Passion/Addiction that I am unable to use on my own Empire.“ ==== Yup. Pretty much sums it up for those of us in this hobby. Although the … [Read more...]
The drive to Appleton
December 16, 2018 By
I had a simple choice: I could either fly or drive to Appleton. The inner voice (over the shoulder), speaking in my ear said, “hey, let’s drive, it’ll be fun”. Last time I’m going to listen to that little jerk, let me tell you. Honestly, if I can do 700 mile/12 hour drives to Detroit (and back), I should be able to handle a 285 mile/4.5 hour drive. I am just beat. The first couple of hours were … [Read more...]
Quote from Madeleine Albright
December 14, 2018 By
"I don't think I have ever met someone more prepared to be president." —Madeleine Albright on Hillary #MORE #PREPARED #MoreFlippingPreparedThanYouKnowWho … [Read more...]
“New” book on Watergate – compilation of Wash. Post stories
December 14, 2018 By
I noticed a “new” book about Watergate while looking at books within Amazon’s Kindle area. It’s called “The original Watergate stories”, by “The Washington Post”. Published in 2012. Looks to be a compilation of all the Washington Post Watergate newspaper stories, written by Bob Woodward, and Carl Bernstein. The Kindle edition is only $3. So far, I’ve only read the foreward, which, although … [Read more...]
Memories of Ruby Joyce’s birth
December 13, 2018 By
A memory from a year ago. Katie McCormick ==== Got another look at the littlest little girl tonite (still at the hospital with her mom & dad). Ruby woke up a couple of times for a couple of very short two to three second periods of time. Didn’t hold her tonight, but got a very short look at her beautiful eyes before she closed them again. Ruby’s mom is pretty exhausted from lack of sleep … [Read more...]
