Stats Update


With some views from the Republic of Korea today, I have now had visitors to my blog from 37 different countries and 3,247 views on 161 posts I have posted. That is pretty cool to me. Still have a ways to go to get a visit from every country on this big blue marble. Pass … Continue reading Stats Update

It Was a Good Day Today


Well, I was offered another six month stint yesterday and I accepted it today, so I will be in Washington here at the Spit at least until April 1st, 2014. I must be doing something right! I really like being here and the people I get to work with. I still am very fortunate to … Continue reading It Was a Good Day Today

Gas Prices


Not sure when it happened, but gas here in this area went up over $4 a gallon. I bought gas nine days ago at Costco and it was $3.50 a gallon. I drove past the Safeway yesterday and it was $4.09, and today I see on http://www.gasbuddy.com that it is now $4.00 at Costco. At … Continue reading Gas Prices

About Comments…


Before you post comments on any website, please be aware that these are potentially publicly viewed if a website admin approves them (such as me on this blog). They are not really personal messages to me (or ANY website you post a comment on). I have changed the settings on my blog so as to … Continue reading About Comments…

More Words of Wisdom


Somebody recently sent me an e-mail with an attachment about "22 Habits of Happy People" that I thought was worth passing along. I looked through these, and I make use of many of these habits listed. Many of these things I actually used to help me get through the challenges I faced last year with … Continue reading More Words of Wisdom