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Stories, lessons, and plain talk from eight decades of paying attention.

Houston 1950's
Observations September 24, 20263 min read

Houston 1950's

Growing up in 1950s Houston—oil, segregation, neighborhoods, bicycles, faith and childhood memories from a city rapidly changing.

Arctic Assault
Marine Memories September 21, 20264 min read

Arctic Assault

A Marine’s memory from the Cold War: at twenty below, your rifle would stick to your hands without gloves.