Meet The Parents
“MEET THE PARENTS”
FROM CAP’N MERYL
Link to this week’s column at USAToday.com/travel:
USA Today Column
Al the Web Guy has provided a link to a page about
Spyware, as promised in an earlier Weekly Update.
Check it out:
Link To Spyware
A few months ago I flew to Harrisburg, PA to do an
in-studio interview with Sandy Fenton on AAA’s
show “Let’s Talk Travel.” She recently sent me
the interview on CD and Al The Web Guy has posted
it to my site. You can get to it by clicking on
the brown Media Links button at
www.fromthecockpit.com or go there directly by
clicking here:
Sandy Fenton Interview
To see a picture of Sandy Fenton and me, click
here:
Picture
After several months of trying, I was finally able
to hook up with one of my readers, Father Jeremiah
Loch. We met at one of the hotels I always use in
Chicago while I was waiting to be called out for a
trip to fly. I met with Father Jeremiah, his wife
Kay and some friends and family members for
dinner. Father Jeremiah is Russian Orthodox. For
a couple of pictures, go to
www.fromthecockpit.com, click on the Photo Gallery
and then on Last Uploads.
This has got to be one of the “coolest” Fathers
and nicest families around. Just about everyone
in the family flies so aviation was the
centerpiece of the evening. Of course, that was
pretty tough for me (NOT!). It happened to be the
53rd anniversary of Kay’s (Jeremiah’s wife)
parents.
After that, I waited on reserve and never flew at
all. This is the first time I’ve sat around for a
few days and not flown any trips. However, I made
good use of my time—-although I suppose that is a
matter of opinion—-and wrote a new poem. Rather
than subjecting all my readers to this lengthy
poem, called “The Irritated Oyster,” I’ve put just
two verses at the bottom which link to the entire
thing as well as an audio rendition. If you have
small children they might enjoy the audio
rendition. The poem itself is suitable for adults
and children. I hope so, anyway. Your feedback is
most welcome.
I am thrilled to announce I have a verbal
agreement with a world-renowned artist of
children’s books and other artwork to produce some
children’s books of my own, starting with “Ode to
a Jellyfish.” If you missed that one, it’s at
www.fromthecockpt.com/jellyfish.htm. This is
really exciting for me as I’ve never even thought
about writing a children’s book, but what the heck
and why not?
Also, I received news this evening that my book
“The World At My Feet” has been nominated for an
award for independently published books. The
award is called an “Evvy.” My second book is
under contract by a mainstream publisher but the
first one I published independently. So that’s
exciting news, at least for me.
Back to my week: From Chicago I came home to
Denver for a day, then flew to San Diego to help
celebrate my parents’ 63rd anniversary with some
of our own extended family. You can “Meet The
Parents” by going to the Photo Gallery as I
mentioned above and clicking on Latest Uploads.
You can do this from the main page where all the
albums are listed without having to go to the
United States Album. 63 years and counting! I
don’t know about you, but I think this is just
remarkable.
In fact, my latest poem (The Irritated Oyster) has
an anniversary theme and so is dedicated to my
parents. They were first to hear the entire thing
when I was visiting (I just happened to have it
with me—-go figure.
I have no idea what’s up with this whole poetry
thing and I realize maybe some or even many of you
might be put off by it. It’s coming to me rather
easily so I don’t want to chase away the thoughts.
Coming up a name for the father oyster in the
story was tough and I went to bed without having
come up with it yet. I employed what I refer to
as the “Night Shift.” I mentally “assigned” my
subconscious to come up with the perfect name for
an oyster dad as I felt confident there had to be
one. Sure enough, when I woke up in the morning
the name was waiting for me. “Stewart” or “Stew”
for short. What better name for an oyster? I
know many people who put their subconscious to
work while they’re asleep. Hey, it works for
me(sometimes).
I realize I haven’t brought you any exotic
ports-of-call or thrills or chills, but this was
my week. So, I give you the first two verses of
my latest poetic endeavor below and from here you
can click to read and/or hear all of it.
THE IRRITATED OYSTER
(For my parents, Bette & Gordon Getline)
‘Twas a beautiful day in the middle of May,
beneath a shining blue sea.
A family of oysters was gathered together enjoying
their afternoon tea.
There were peanut-butter-and jellyfish sandwiches,
oyster crackers and soup.
There was Mom and Dad and a mother-in-law and two
kids in this undersea group.
The Dad was named Stewart the mother was Pearl;
the kids were named Shelly and Ray.
The Mother of Pearl was visiting them; she was
just in town for the day.
The Dad was a happy and sensitive guy; most of his
friends called him “Stew .”
And his lovely wife Pearl was sweet as could be
and the Mother of Pearl was, too.
Irritated Oyster Poem
And with these poetic thoughts….
Until Next Time,
Maintain Airpseed!
Cap’n Meryl
http://www.flyingfearless.com
FROM CAP’N MERYL
Link to this week’s column at USAToday.com/travel:
USA Today Column
Al the Web Guy has provided a link to a page about
Spyware, as promised in an earlier Weekly Update.
Check it out:
Link To Spyware
A few months ago I flew to Harrisburg, PA to do an
in-studio interview with Sandy Fenton on AAA’s
show “Let’s Talk Travel.” She recently sent me
the interview on CD and Al The Web Guy has posted
it to my site. You can get to it by clicking on
the brown Media Links button at
www.fromthecockpit.com or go there directly by
clicking here:
Sandy Fenton Interview
To see a picture of Sandy Fenton and me, click
here:
Picture
After several months of trying, I was finally able
to hook up with one of my readers, Father Jeremiah
Loch. We met at one of the hotels I always use in
Chicago while I was waiting to be called out for a
trip to fly. I met with Father Jeremiah, his wife
Kay and some friends and family members for
dinner. Father Jeremiah is Russian Orthodox. For
a couple of pictures, go to
www.fromthecockpit.com, click on the Photo Gallery
and then on Last Uploads.
This has got to be one of the “coolest” Fathers
and nicest families around. Just about everyone
in the family flies so aviation was the
centerpiece of the evening. Of course, that was
pretty tough for me (NOT!). It happened to be the
53rd anniversary of Kay’s (Jeremiah’s wife)
parents.
After that, I waited on reserve and never flew at
all. This is the first time I’ve sat around for a
few days and not flown any trips. However, I made
good use of my time—-although I suppose that is a
matter of opinion—-and wrote a new poem. Rather
than subjecting all my readers to this lengthy
poem, called “The Irritated Oyster,” I’ve put just
two verses at the bottom which link to the entire
thing as well as an audio rendition. If you have
small children they might enjoy the audio
rendition. The poem itself is suitable for adults
and children. I hope so, anyway. Your feedback is
most welcome.
I am thrilled to announce I have a verbal
agreement with a world-renowned artist of
children’s books and other artwork to produce some
children’s books of my own, starting with “Ode to
a Jellyfish.” If you missed that one, it’s at
www.fromthecockpt.com/jellyfish.htm. This is
really exciting for me as I’ve never even thought
about writing a children’s book, but what the heck
and why not?
Also, I received news this evening that my book
“The World At My Feet” has been nominated for an
award for independently published books. The
award is called an “Evvy.” My second book is
under contract by a mainstream publisher but the
first one I published independently. So that’s
exciting news, at least for me.
Back to my week: From Chicago I came home to
Denver for a day, then flew to San Diego to help
celebrate my parents’ 63rd anniversary with some
of our own extended family. You can “Meet The
Parents” by going to the Photo Gallery as I
mentioned above and clicking on Latest Uploads.
You can do this from the main page where all the
albums are listed without having to go to the
United States Album. 63 years and counting! I
don’t know about you, but I think this is just
remarkable.
In fact, my latest poem (The Irritated Oyster) has
an anniversary theme and so is dedicated to my
parents. They were first to hear the entire thing
when I was visiting (I just happened to have it
with me—-go figure.
I have no idea what’s up with this whole poetry
thing and I realize maybe some or even many of you
might be put off by it. It’s coming to me rather
easily so I don’t want to chase away the thoughts.
Coming up a name for the father oyster in the
story was tough and I went to bed without having
come up with it yet. I employed what I refer to
as the “Night Shift.” I mentally “assigned” my
subconscious to come up with the perfect name for
an oyster dad as I felt confident there had to be
one. Sure enough, when I woke up in the morning
the name was waiting for me. “Stewart” or “Stew”
for short. What better name for an oyster? I
know many people who put their subconscious to
work while they’re asleep. Hey, it works for
me(sometimes).
I realize I haven’t brought you any exotic
ports-of-call or thrills or chills, but this was
my week. So, I give you the first two verses of
my latest poetic endeavor below and from here you
can click to read and/or hear all of it.
THE IRRITATED OYSTER
(For my parents, Bette & Gordon Getline)
‘Twas a beautiful day in the middle of May,
beneath a shining blue sea.
A family of oysters was gathered together enjoying
their afternoon tea.
There were peanut-butter-and jellyfish sandwiches,
oyster crackers and soup.
There was Mom and Dad and a mother-in-law and two
kids in this undersea group.
The Dad was named Stewart the mother was Pearl;
the kids were named Shelly and Ray.
The Mother of Pearl was visiting them; she was
just in town for the day.
The Dad was a happy and sensitive guy; most of his
friends called him “Stew .”
And his lovely wife Pearl was sweet as could be
and the Mother of Pearl was, too.
Irritated Oyster Poem
And with these poetic thoughts….
Until Next Time,
Maintain Airpseed!
Cap’n Meryl
http://www.flyingfearless.com
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