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Tag Archives: memories
Of Life and Limb
An online dialogue between some old cops reminded this old cop of an incident from the early days of my law enforcement career. This particular episode of my time in the field was dangerous, amusing, and are-you-kidding-me all in one … Continue reading
Posted in Commitment, Ethics, Law Enforcement, Leadership, Morality, Police
Tagged bravery, compassion, illegal immigrants, law enforcement, memories, police, rescues
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Once Upon a Time . . . special deputy
Writing “Once Upon a Time . . . the news” reminded me of something only other old cops might fully appreciate. Still, I thought it might be fun to share, as it highlights a tiny bit of Fort Worth history … Continue reading
Posted in family, Law Enforcement, Old Fort Worth, Police
Tagged family, law enforcement, memories, Politics
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At the Wall
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial, or as it is more commonly known, The Wall, is something one must see to appreciate. Approaching it, or looking at it from a distance does not do the memorial justice, and finding the name you … Continue reading
Posted in National Defense, Patriotism, Veterans, Vietnam
Tagged alaska, memories, patriotism, veterans, Vietnam, Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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A Little Rugby Nostalgia
Some of my old rugby buddies and I had a bit of fun with a Facebook post about rugby last week. It made me think of a piece I wrote several years ago about my rugby family. When I wrote it, a … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Rugby, Sports, Uncategorized
Tagged Denton Texas, family, memories, rugby
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The Battle of Dripping Springs
The day dawned with a cool promise. Like many spring days in Texas, the promise was that the cool morning would not last long. Still, it was the kind of day when one might contemplate a long bike ride or … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Family Vaules, Sports
Tagged adventure, dripping springs texas, family, gaming, memories, paintball, paintball battle, travel
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Hill Country for the Holidays
What would you think if you read that Texas is home to one of the best vacation spots in the United States? You might ask what the writer was drinking when he wrote that comment. Be that as it may, … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Life, Holidays, Travel
Tagged adventure, easter, holidays, memories, travel
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Blood, Sweat and Beer
When someone mentions family, what comes to mind? Do you immediately think of mom, dad, siblings, and the cat? If you did, you are not alone. Well, the cat thing might make you a bit strange, but many of us … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Rugby, Sports
Tagged family, friendship, memories, rugby, sports, team mates
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The Dance in the Doorway
Periodically talk radio and other news sources erupt with discussions of the lack of civility and morality in society today. The impetus for these discussions may be anything from a security guard being trampled to death by shoppers stampeding into … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Manners, Uncategorized
Tagged decency, doorways, ethics, kindness, manners, memories
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North To Alaska: Remants and Remembrances
An Alaskan Cruise is something you will remember for a lifetime. Unfortunately, the human mind is not perfect and memories fade over time. The park rangers who provide commentary during a tour of Glacier Bay use the term remnants to … Continue reading
