Why July is so special to clan Thompson; First and foremost there is the Fourth of July, the celebration of the birth of our great nation the United States, a time when we should reflect on what our forefathers had blessed us with, a nation, though imperfect, but still one to be envied and emulated. […]
Alaska Update
A number of readers continue to contact me asking for updates in regards to Feyma and Aaron‘s work in Alaska. The readers want to know how they are doing there, what kind of work they are doing and such. I had promised to update this topic from time to time, so here is another installment. […]
Things That Make Me Wonder
Before the advent of the overpriced convenience stores like the Jiffy Mart, 7-11, Quick Stop appeared in my area of Dorchester. (Part of Boston) Back in the 1950 & 60’s we only had the corner store, ran by mom & pop “Whoever” that provided the everyday items between trips to the Stop & Shop or […]
Healthcare: Can the Philippines Help?
I have been trying to watch less US news these days (tired of the politics), but I do see some. One of the big topics these days when it comes to news from the USA is healthcare. I think most people agree that Obamacare is not working well. But, there is so much disagreement when […]
It’s All About the Technology
I wish I had grown up with Facebook and Twitter and those other forms of foolishness. But now at age 70 I have no interest in the lives of celebrities or what people ate for lunch and I’m concerned even less as to what they think. I went out into the world and found out […]
Feyma and Aaron in Alaska
Hi everybody. Aaron had an article about his job in Alaska yesterday. He wrote that last week for me to publish this week. I wanted to give everybody an update about what is going on with them now, though. Feyma and Aaron arrived in Naknek, Alaska, where they are working, last Friday, June 23. I […]