J M Wetherington Sr
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Birthday 2020
Monday , 6, July 2020 Family, Friends, Movies, Star Trek, Travel Comments Off on Birthday 2020This year’s birthday was a bit different, and not in a bad way. Usually I’m working somewhere on the road, but this year, thanks to COVID-19, I was able to be with some family and take a short, quarantined trip out of town. The day began with my middle granddaughter, Abby, making me a breakfast […]
Like many across the country, our home is practicing social distancing and being quarantined at home. I thought I’d share our situation and perhaps you might share yours in the comments below. Normally I am on the road working disaster response and recovery at the location of the event, but not this time. Last Wednesday […]
Long-Time Listener, First-Time Voter
Friday , 13, March 2020 Family, Special Days Comments Off on Long-Time Listener, First-Time VoterToday marked an auspicious event in my oldest grandson’s life. This long-time listener and observer of world and American politics exercised the rights afforded him by turning 18 years of age back in June of last year and became a first-time voter this morning during early voting in Florida. He’s been eagerly awaiting this opportunity […]
The Heart Knows What The Mind Does Not
Thursday , 27, February 2020 Family Comments Off on The Heart Knows What The Mind Does NotThe 17th century philosopher, Pascal, wrote “The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of.” that I have paraphrased as the heart knows what the mind does not. It’s been a nasty couple of days and my mood has reflected it, though I wasn’t quite sure why. Yesterday afternoon I had some unpleasant news shared […]
Father’s Day 2018
Sunday , 17, June 2018 Comic Books, Family, Holidays, Sports, Star Trek Comments Off on Father’s Day 2018It’s been three years since I shared my Father’s Day cards, gifts, and calls here, so I thought Father’s Day 2018 was perhaps time again. First up is this awesome cap from my youngest grandchildren, Jade and Maxwell. Cindy is going to be bringing it to me in a couple of weeks when she comes […]
21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Seven – Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park
Friday , 15, June 2018 Family, Photography, Travel 1 CommentIt’s day seven and the last day of our 21st Wedding Anniversary Week. We’re visiting Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park in Redmond, WA with Jade and Maxwell. You can click here to read about day one, here to read about day two, here to read about day three, here to read about day four, here to read […]
21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Five – Mt. Rainier, Washington
Monday , 21, May 2018 Family, Travel 1 CommentIt’s day five of our 21st Wedding Anniversary Week where we take a trip to Mt. Rainier. You can click here to read about day one, here to read about day two, here to read about day three, and here to read about day four. So you may remember that back on day two of […]
21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Four – Day Trip to Ruby Beach, Washington
Monday , 14, May 2018 Family, Photography, Travel 2 CommentsIt’s day four of our 21st Wedding Anniversary Week where we take a day trip to Ruby Beach on the West Coast of Washington in the Pacific Northwest. You can click here to read about day one, here to read about day two, and here to read about day three. Neither Cindy nor I had […]
21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day One – Seattle – Star Trek Exhibit
Sunday , 22, April 2018 Family, Star Trek, Travel 4 CommentsIt’s day one of our 21st Wedding Anniversary Week where we fly to Seattle, Washington and visit the Museum of Pop Culture Star Trek exhibit before driving to Redmond, Washington to visit our children and two youngest grandchildren. Amber and Abby dropped Cindy and I off at the Orlando International Airport at 5:30 am for […]
Yes, there really is a Panda Day, celebrated on this day. However, I’d like to take this opportunity to say Happy Panda Day to MY Panda, my granddaughter Heather who has been my Panda for many years!