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Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.
Novel Coronavirus
When I first heard about the Novel Coronavirus, I thought it was new book about a worldwide pandemic. Turns out, this is a “book” I don’t want to read. But we’re strapped into our chairs with our heads belted into … Continue reading
Long-Time Listener, First-Time Voter
Today 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 … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Special Days
Tagged Presidential election, Voting
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Flying The Friendly Skies of COVID-19
A week from tomorrow I fly from San Juan to Orlando, a flight I’ve taken many times in the past almost-two-years that I’ve been working here on The Enchanted Island. Regardless of whether I’ve taken the 5am flight out or … Continue reading
Posted in Health, Travel
Tagged COVID-19, Orlando, Orlando International Airport, Puerto Rico
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Happy Leap Day and Happy Birthday Superman!
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
Posted in Comic Books, Special Days
Tagged DC Comics, February 29th, Leap Day, Leap Year, Superman
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The Heart Knows What The Mind Does Not
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
Misssion Rehearsal Training at the NETC
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
Posted in Friends
Tagged Emergency Management Institute, Emergency Managers, National Emergency Training Center
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Left My Phone In The Uber
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
“Old Man Bob’s Young Boy Days” – Book Review
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
Where to Find Me Online in 2020
Where to Find Me Online and on Social Media in 2020 Continue reading
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Happy New Year, 2020!
My goals for 2020. Continue reading
