Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Happy Leap Day and Happy Birthday Superman!

Posted on February 29, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Leap Day Today is that day that only rolls around every four years; Leap Day. In school we were taught that every year has 365 days…except Leap Year which occurs every four years on February 29th. The reason is that … Continue reading →

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The Heart Knows What The Mind Does Not

Posted on February 27, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

The 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 … Continue reading →

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Misssion Rehearsal Training at the NETC

Posted on February 11, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Last Sunday, February 2nd, I flew to BWI to attend a week of Mission Rehearsal Training at the National Emergency Training Center/Emergency Management Institute located in Emmitsburg, MD. After a 90-minute bus drive with about 30 other students, some for … Continue reading →

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Left My Phone In The Uber

Posted on January 28, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

You know that thing you say you’ll never do? And then how you feel when you do it? That was me yesterday afternoon. Don’t be like me; prepare yourself for the inevitable. While I’ve been deployed to Puerto Rico I … Continue reading →

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“Old Man Bob’s Young Boy Days” – Book Review

Posted on January 13, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

A short, but powerful, book that looks like it is meant to be a children’s book but is in reality a book for all of us “more mature” readers and the child that remains within each of us. Bob takes … Continue reading →

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Where to Find Me Online in 2020

Posted on January 8, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Where to Find Me Online and on Social Media in 2020 Continue reading →

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Happy New Year, 2020!

Posted on January 1, 2020 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

My goals for 2020. Continue reading →

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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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