by sworel | Nov 19, 2018 | 2018, Musings
During my first (of five) knee replacement surgeries, I had a period when I was awake and aware of what was going on around me. I heard the saw, felt the hammer and I distinctly remember hearing the surgeon remarking to his assistant, “Yep, that’s about right.” About...
by sworel | Nov 12, 2018 | 2018, Musings
Recently an Australian bride confessed to some pretty selfish acts. Apparently, as the wedding preparations began, she sized up her wedding party and decided she needed to make a few adjustments. Specifically, she was concerned that her own sisters might look...
by sworel | Nov 5, 2018 | 2018, Musings
I know it’s weird, but I recently had reason to take a look at the Australian Coat of Arms (perhaps Harry and Meghan’s visit had something to do with it…). If you take a look, you will notice that the crest contains two animals, the emu and the kangaroo. Yes,...
by sworel | Oct 29, 2018 | 2018, Musings
In 2013, there was a terrible airplane crash up in San Francisco. Asiana Airlines Flight 214 was in bound from Korea. The pilots misjudged the altitude of the plane and hit the seawall upon their descent. There were 291 people on board that plane and 187 of them were...
by sworel | Oct 22, 2018 | 2018, Musings
During my recent five-week RV trip around the U.S., I made a special stop at Gettysburg. I have been there several times and I love hearing the stories of the individuals who fought so valiantly on both sides that fateful July 1863. One of my favorite stories...
by sworel | Oct 15, 2018 | 2018, Musings
Back in 1828, Webster’s dictionary defined an “excuse” as an allowance for a shortcoming or an attempt to vindicate. It sure seems like the folks in our society are experts at expressing classic excuses. If we are late for an activity or meeting, we blame it on...
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