Category Archives: Food for the soul

IT’S A BERRY THING–YOU WOULDN’T UNDERSTAND

Posted on July 2, 2012 by asknod

After the strawberry fiasco, you would think I’d learned my lesson. Not. My wife’s father, who passed in 2010, left me a legacy in raspberries. Just when the strawberries finally ceased production, I thought I’d get a reprieve. While puttering … Continue reading →

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FLIGHT HAZARD

Posted on July 2, 2012 by asknod

I suppose I’ll have to notify the FAA and inform them of a temporary hazard to air navigation for the summer. My tomato plants, which are safely ensconced in their own waterproof shelter this summer are threatening to become unruly and … Continue reading →

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AIR CAV FOREVER

Posted on June 22, 2012 by asknod

A SHORT DISSERTATION ON THE THEORY OF FLIGHT Back in the early 70s when I took my summer vacations in sunny Southeast Asia, we were constantly taken aback by fanatics of rotary wing aircraft. Being Air Force and sane, we … Continue reading →

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THE BATTLE OF ATHENS, TENN.–1946

Posted on June 16, 2012 by asknod

Sent in by member Bob. Something I certainly didn’t know. I’m sure everyone in Tennessee is aware of it, but I wasn’t and I only lived a whoop and a holler over the Appalachians in Virginia for most of my … Continue reading →

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HUCKLEBERRY FARM’S SURPRISE

Posted on June 8, 2012 by asknod

Every once in a while you have one of those “Awwww! How cute is that?” moments even if you’re a guy. My friends Chip and Julie took in a glue factory horse and she’s gorgeous with bad feet. One of … Continue reading →

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From My Facebook

Posted on June 6, 2012 by asknod

This is from Rebeccamarie Beque Mignonesalaiz. It is a photograph by Richie Bulldog. It is the epitome of all we feel on Memorial Day. I’m sorry I didn’t see it and post it sooner. My apologies Rebeccamarie. I forgot to … Continue reading →

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STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER

Posted on June 6, 2012 by asknod

Back in 2006, when I finished building the last house I ever want to live in, my wife directed the landscaping of the embankment in the front.   In spite of an extensive sprinkler system some of the vegetation refused … Continue reading →

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NW HABITAT FOR HUMIDITY

Posted on June 4, 2012 by asknod

While the rest of the world swelters, we in the Northwest seem destined to rust. With all the rain and cloudy days here, our temperatures have plummeted into the high 50s to the low sixties. Cupcake had to knit little … Continue reading →

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VETS IN SANTA BARBARA

Posted on June 1, 2012 by asknod

I received this from member Emo, one of my most favorite HCVets friends. She and I have a bond of being AF brats and know TAC intimately. TAC stands for Tactical Air Command and encompasses fighter aircraft, not the B-52 … Continue reading →

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GOOD NEWS

Posted on May 31, 2012 by asknod

Member Chase got his new liver yesterday evening. We won’t go into all the reasons why this was unnecessary. The operation took 8 hours and CDNEH tells me he’s doing well and the new machine has already turned over and … Continue reading →

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