2008-07-04 11:48 | fche blog flying one thousand hours
I just passed 1000 logged flight hours, over the six years I’ve been at it.
2008-06-29 08:36 | fche blog politics courting the truth
There were two great court decisions brought to my attention this week.
Read more...2008-06-16 14:45 | fche blog eric innate knowledge
Conversation overheard today between wife and 3.5-year-old brat:
he: “What does this `blah blah blah’ mean?” (in a comic strip speech bubble)
she: “It means that this character is saying something, but no one is paying attention.”
he: “Just like Frank [says blah blah blah]?”
she: nods knowingly
2008-05-30 09:41 | fche blog politics choose Italy
SUSAN SARANDON, who appeared in three films last year and won kudos for her TV movie “Bernard and Doris,” is still not a contented soul. She says if John McCain gets elected, she will move to Italy or Canada. She adds, “It’s a critical time, but I have faith in the American people.”
2008-05-23 09:29 | fche blog politics obama the pollster
“We can’t drive our SUVs and eat as much as we want and keep our homes on 72 degrees at all times … and then just expect that other countries are going to say OK,” Obama said.
“That’s not leadership. That’s not going to happen,” he added.
How is one to understand that, except as begging for others’ approval for americans’ driving, eating, and heating habits?
2008-05-12 15:58 | fche blog flying don't worry, we're happy
While this article does talk about a Piper Aztec, and its accompanying photo is that of our very own bird, we were not involved in this incident from a few weeks back. Thanks for worrying though. The good-wish flowers may be wilting now, but the get-well cards will be nailed to our postman forever.
2008-05-12 08:54 | fche blog tech sorry boss
Life aboard an aircraft carrier, in 50ish easy-to-read pieces. Try not to read it all in one sitting, during work time.
2008-05-09 20:14 | fche blog eric request/response
Internal household mail conversation with the 3.5-year-old:
