Well, it has been 16 months to the day since my last post.
At that time I was getting ready for a great trip to the island of Bonaire (the "B" of the ABC islands) off the coast of Venezuela. This island of Dutch rule is an extraordinary place with much history.
I have been heavily work-involved during my absence. I apologize to those who might have been concerned for my extended leave with no warning. Hubris to believe I have been missed?..maybe.
I received a few emails from Ninja Alex and just now saw a comment from Pat Tillet waiting lonely for approval to publish. Beyond on that, Nancy Thompson and I have traded opinions and thoughts on Facebook and Robin Engel has commented once or twice on my FB posts. Thank you all.
I have tripped to Cozumel and Ohio twice. In two months my wife and I travel to the Maldives for 12 days of her leading a dive trip and my relaxing...on a boat for 7 of those days. A stop-over in Dubai both ways. A little disconcerting as the world turns today. At least we are far enough from Somalia to not have to worry about their pirates. I do not want to find any parts from MH370 on my trip.
I have read many books in the last 16 months. Alex's latest (and I hope not the last) was awesome. Nancy's sophomore work Leverage was just great. Period. I have read numerous books revolving around the Muslim threat and our government ignorance and ineptitude. I have become a fan of Glen Beck and his new TV network...Blaze TV. Some of the things that have been uncovered about the condition and state of our country will keep you up at night.
I have read many prepper tomes and even have a small start on a bug out bag and a plan. I am more aware as I move through society. Watching your surroundings is not paranoia it is sensible in this day and age. Avoid being a victim.
In Garland, Texas where I live, you may have heard of the shooting that occurred earlier this year at the Prophet Mohammad caricature drawing contest...this was just a couple miles from where I live. It created quite the media storm.
I'm rambling now so I will end with this...to those who actually read, I don't know yet when I will be returning on a regular basis. I would love to say it will be tomorrow. But I really don't know. I may start slowly and post once a week to ease myself back to the task.
I miss all those who regularly read and commented on what I wrote. I also miss reading all the blogs I enjoyed so much.
Until then...
May the force be with you,
Chuck
