Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The World Has Lost A Hero

Posted on July 14, 2019 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The world lost a hero this past Wednesday. His name is Michael Schornstein. He was 48 years and 1 day old, husband to Stephanie and father to 3 adorable children under the age of 5. He was a son and … Continue reading →

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Eleven Years Ago – Rochester, Minnesota

Posted on September 22, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Eleven years ago today, I was in the middle of my very first deployment for Congressional Affairs to a place called Rochester, Minnesota for some flooding that had occurred. It was a short deployment, only 17 days, but it exposed … Continue reading →

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Songs of Summer

Posted on June 21, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Today is June 21, 2018; the official first day of Summer 2018 (even though we hit 100 summer-like degrees already here in Austin, Texas back on June 2nd). And Summer, aside from beaches, road trips, and summer-themed drinks, is made … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day 2018

Posted on June 17, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’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 … Continue reading →

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21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Seven – Farrel-McWhirter Farm Park

Posted on June 15, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’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, … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Preparedness – Build a Go Bag or Go Kit

Posted on June 1, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The 2018 Hurricane season officially begins today and the forecast from Colorado State University calls for a slightly above-average outlook with a total of 14 named storms (we’ve already had the first named storm), seven hurricanes and three major hurricanes expected. … Continue reading →

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21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Six – Underground Seattle

Posted on May 30, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s day six of our 21st Wedding Anniversary Week and we’re exploring Underground Seattle 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 … Continue reading →

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Practicing My Portrait Photography

Posted on May 23, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

We have a couple of folks who (sadly) will be leaving our External Affairs group here in Austin tomorrow. After our going away potluck lunch today, one of them asked if there was a way to get a group photo. … Continue reading →

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21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Five – Mt. Rainier, Washington

Posted on May 21, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’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 … Continue reading →

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21st Wedding Anniversary Week – Day Four – Day Trip to Ruby Beach, Washington

Posted on May 14, 2018 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’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 … Continue reading →

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