There is a Peanuts charter, drawn by Chuck Shultz, Linus Van Pelt. He was known for a quirky need to carry his security blanket. I must have that same quirk in a different form. I don't carry a blanket pressed to my right ear, but I do have a blanket. In fact, I have six! … Continue reading I Better Understand Linus
Author: Rick
Don Nowak, the Toy Man
I'd imagine every one of us, with the tractor passion, has a farm toy replica collection. Farm toys don't take up as much room as the real thing. The toys don't cost as much and easier to maintain the collection. Read the last part of that previous paragraph and then try to stop laughing! For … Continue reading Don Nowak, the Toy Man
Friends and Memories
Maybe I'm just a sentimental old fool, but lately I've been reflecting on friendship and memories. The past few year's social isolation, due to the pandemic, could be a major contributor as to why I personally cherish my tight bonds. The loss of close friends is also a factor. We make memories everyday, little realizing … Continue reading Friends and Memories
Recommended Reads
Recently, my blog was hijacked by Jack LaFountain. He has much latitude in this action considering he is the publisher and editor for my upcoming book New Perspectives that will be released in the near future. Jack is doubly forgiven since he shared his memories about aircraft. I enjoyed hearing from him, and I hope … Continue reading Recommended Reads
Flying High by guest creator, Jack LaFountain
Hello. Rick stepped out for a moment and while he’s gone, I’m hijacking his blog. Unfortunately, I know nothing about the types of machinery he discusses here—I do know a thing or two about vintage aircraft. Actual plane Well, they are vintage now. They were just elderly when I crawled around beneath, atop, and inside … Continue reading Flying High by guest creator, Jack LaFountain
A New Road
I gave hint to a new writing adventure, I'm undertaking, in the article 2022?. I wrote a book. The manuscript submission earned my first contract. Sometime, in the next year, New Perspectives will be available for purchase. It's amazing to reach the goal of being a published novelist. This wasn't an actual goal I set … Continue reading A New Road
The changing times for the Auction Gavel.
There's just something about going to auctions. The advertising leading up to the upcoming sale, can create an exciting spectacle. Auctions are a great strategy to buy or sell. Auctions have been changing in the past few years though. In the recent past, a person could take part in the proceedings without actually being on … Continue reading The changing times for the Auction Gavel.
2022?
I'm sure everyone has been hungry and have no idea what they want to eat. That would be a great analogy of my writing pursuit. Thanksgiving weekend brought me to, yet, another crossroad. I completed my first manuscript. Where do I go from here in the novelist aspect? Well, I'll tell you this much. I've … Continue reading 2022?





