Mobile test

Posted on May 10, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Testing the mobile app

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Throwback Thursday – My Mom At 6 Months Of Age

Posted on May 8, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

So, last week I mentioned that I found two photos behind a photo of me at the age of one. The first photo was of me and my father when I was four. I’d seen that photo before, but had no idea it was tucked away in the frame.

The second photo was one I had NEVER seen before; a picture of my mom when she was 6 months of age. I was completely flabbergasted when I turned it over and read the note on the back. My mom as a 6 month old infant. It was pretty incredible!

And here it is:

Mom at 6 months

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Here’s How MY Day Ended

Posted on May 4, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Driving back from the VIP tornado damage tour earlier this afternoon, a truck pulled out in front of me as I was driving on the way back to Little Rock. We hit my driver side front fender to his passenger side front fender and spun around on the 2 lane highway until we were both facing the same direction crossways of the highway.

I had some cuts on my left hand, but nothing that required stitches. My left arm and right knee were banged up and bruised and the impact of the airbag has left me feeling like I’ve been heart-punched by the legendary Ox Baker. However, that is preferable to fracturing my sternum or having arteries ripped off my heart by impact with the steering wheel. A very nice lady who identified herself as a nurse who was passing by stayed with me until the paramedics arrived. I thanked her, but wish I had gotten her name.

The driver of the other vehicle was ok, but his wife had a shoulder injury that required her to be taken to the hospital. When I was finished with being treated, filling out reports and thanking all the first responders and shaking their hands, I went over to the driver and asked him how he was. He said he was ok and that he was sorry that he “…just didn’t see you man.” As I told him, the important thing is we all walked away from it.

I’m back at the hotel room, sore and resting.

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Hello Arkansas!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

I spent most of yesterday either preparing to fly or actually flying to Little Rock, Arkansas. Got the call Wednesday afternoon around 3pm and 24 hours later I was enroute. Here’s a video showing how the clouds looked like cotton candy as we were approaching Little Rock around 7:15 pm local time.

And here’s a photo showing the sun warming up the tops of the clouds with a soft yellow radiance.

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By the time I landed, got my rental car and got checked into the hotel it was after 9pm, but I still needed to unpack, iron some clothes and wait for an almost 1 GB download to finish on my phone. That download was maps for the GPS/Navigation app I downloaded for my iPhone so I no longer have to drag a separate GPS device with me when I travel. I’m all for anything that lightens my luggage load. 🙂

Up early this morning, breakfast in the hotel restaurant and then got myself checked in, met by supervisor and some co-workers, then returned to my hotel room to work the rest of the day. I’ve been fielding calls and emails while working on some briefing documents.

I think I’m going to sleep soundly tonight. 🙂

The plan right now is that we will tour the damaged areas tomorrow, finish preparing for a large tour of the damaged areas by officials and dignitaries that takes place on Sunday, and then provide a presence during those tours when they actually take place on Sunday.

We always hit the ground running on these events.

Here’s a parting shot of an area of my desk here in the hotel room, notebook filled with call and email notes, and using my favorite kind of pen which my wonderful mother-in-law keeps me well-supplied with constantly.

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National Day of Reason

Posted on May 1, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

national_day_of_reason_logoToday is the National Day of Reason. If you’re a humanist, atheist, freethinker and/or secularist, then this day offers you an alternative to the government-sponsored observance known as the National Day of Prayer.

Here are 7 ways you can celebrate the National Day of Reason.

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Throwback Thursday – Me At Four

Posted on May 1, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

You may remember this photo from last week’s Throwback Thursday post. The photo, as you can see, came from a frame that included a pair of my shoes when I was one year old that my mother had bronzed. And yes, it desperately needs to be cleaned and polished.

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When I removed the photo above from the frame to scan it, I was surprised to find two other photos hidden behind it. The first was the photo below, taken of me with my dad when I was four years old. To the best of my knowledge this is the only photo I have of the two of us where I am this young.

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I mentioned that I found two photos hidden; next week on Throwback Thursday I’ll post the other photo, which is one I had never seen until that day last week.

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Heading To Little Rock, AR

Posted on April 30, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

arkansasFlying out to Little Rock tomorrow afternoon to assist in the tornado recovery taking place in Arkansas.

The good folks of The Natural State have endured a massive amount of damage and, even worse, a substantial loss of life. If you’re of a mind to help, monetary donations to a reputable charity of your choice can go a long way in providing relief.

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Punography

Posted on April 30, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

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Greening Up The Mountain

Posted on April 30, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Last Saturday I went with Cindy and Mountain Creek Candles to the Greening Up The Mountains Festival in Sylva, NC. She had a fairly good day for her business and I got to visit City Lights Bookstore in Sylva for the first time. Here are some photos.

Some of the crowd that crowd that came out for Greening Up The Mountain.

Some of the crowd that crowd that came out for Greening Up The Mountain.

Part of the display for Mountain Creek Candles.

Part of the display for Mountain Creek Candles.

Even Smokey Bear showed up for some photo opportunities. That's an actual National Park Ranger inside that suit.

Even Smokey Bear showed up for some photo opportunities. That’s an actual National Park Ranger inside that suit.

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Grandkids

Posted on April 26, 2014 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

During our family gathering last week, my daughter took these photos of me with three of my grandchildren. I missed my other two grandchildren, who were not able to be with us.

 

 

My oldest grandson Mikey.

My oldest grandson Mikey.

My oldest granddaughter Heather.

My oldest granddaughter Heather.

My middle granddaughter Abby.

My middle granddaughter Abby.

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