Posts by James

For all of you who wanted more information on spatial disorientation and the Air France Flight 447 crash, the link below is one of the best articles I’ve read so far. Parts of it can be a bit technical, but I suspect that is what makes the information so interesting. Enjoy! “Null” by Fred George

Sometimes we just need a slap.   I’ve been struggling with a dilemma. Now this isn’t the first time the current circumstance reared it’s ugly mug, as a matter of fact, I’m embarrassed to say, this same issue continues to confront me over and over again. (Slow learner, I guess.)   As I walked up…

Rule of thumb to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit: double the temperature and add thirty. (35 degrees Celsius equals about 100 Fahrenheit, which has been the temperature in Tulsa for the past six weeks)   *Note to self:  Knowing metric conversions can be quite handy.   *Advice from the Jedi Master: Not so daunting are numbers when…

 There are 5280 feet in a mile.   *Note to self: When someone says, it’s only a mile away and you’re on foot, be certain to choose the shoes wisely. (Additionally, if you’re ever entertaining the thought of running a marathon, consider the fact you’ll have to run 116,160 steps on those very same feet.)…

I was standing in my designated spot waiting to board a Southwest flight to Vegas, when the man across from me smiled and nodded. “Nice shoes.” He said and tossed a glance at my simple black wedges.   I hesitated for a tick and looked at my big toe poking through the cut-out in my…

There is no benefit to bringing the damp towel from your hotel room to a business meeting (by mistake or otherwise).    *Note to self:  Slow down. If you don’t notice a soggy wad draped over your arm, just think of what else might be missed.   *Practical advice:  No cleaning person has ever died…

I was speeding along to an appointment when the red “check engine” light flashed on my dashboard. Only a few short blocks from the dealer and on the verge of needing an oil change, I rolled into the car lot and pulled up to the service entrance.   The automatic door cranked open and I…

A vegan, a diabetic and a Mormon with a gluten intolerance are coming to dinner. What do you serve? (By the way, you’ve hired an Irish caterer)   Sparkling water with a twist (Go ahead, get crazy, add the lighted ice cubes–they have no glycemic index).   Hummus and veggies   Stuffed butternut squash with…